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How to do an impromptu haunted deck!! | Saturday Sorcery Jamie Daws tutorial

Jamie Daws teaches his impromptu haunted deck routine called 'Scared' in this engaging tutorial, where a selected card appears to visibly penetrate the deck from the center using only standard sleight of hand and no setup. He demonstrates the trick with a performance, then explains the method, which includes a false shuffle and cut sequence along with a push-through flourish to create the illusion. Emphasizing the impromptu nature, Jamie offers tips on pacing and presentation to enhance the mystery, making it a powerful addition to any magician's repertoire for spontaneous performances.

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Key points

  • Trick is completely impromptu and can be performed with a borrowed, shuffled deck.

  • Uses a false shuffle and cut sequence to maintain control of a key card.

  • Involves a push-through flourish to create the visual illusion of card penetration.

  • Designed for strong visual impact and practical performance with minimal requirements.

  • Part of the Saturday Sorcery series offering free weekly magic trick tutorials.