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Learn How To Make A Card Appear In Someone's Pocket ( Tutorial)

This tutorial offers a glimpse into 'Pocket Roulette,' a larger project by Garren Clark and Yanik Bart, focusing on the art of making a card appear in someone's pocket. The video emphasizes boldness and seizing opportunities as key to successful body loading, even if it means a slight exposure. It's not about a rigid system, but a fluid approach to exploiting moments. The creators demonstrate several techniques, including hoodie pocket loading, mic cord misdirection, under-the-watch loading, the 'folded card' approach, and finger palm loading. Practical tips are shared, such as utilizing teamwork, time misdirection, normalizing touch, and maintaining confidence. They highlight that if a load goes wrong, it's simply a trick that didn't work, and there's no need to panic. The 'Pocket Roulette' gimmick resets quickly and is integrated into a standard deck of cards. Ultimately, the creators encourage magicians to be proactive, observant, and to embrace the 'earth-shattering' reactions audiences have when a card mysteriously appears in their pocket.

Key points

  • The core concept is about being confident and seizing opportunities.

  • If a load goes wrong, it's simply a trick that didn't work.

  • The 'Pocket Roulette' gimmick resets in just two seconds.

  • Hoodie pocket loading is presented as a prime target.

  • Utilizing a microphone as a distraction can create opportunities for loading.

  • Normalizing touch through casual interactions can reduce suspicion.

  • Teamwork with an assistant can create excellent misdirection.