SleightfulHow to do world's greatest card warp!! | Saturday Sorcery Roy Walton tutorial
In this engaging tutorial from the Saturday Sorcery series, Michael Ammar teaches Roy Walton's Card Warp, a visually stunning card trick where a signed card appears to turn inside out and back again, defying logic. The video starts with a full performance to showcase the effect's impact, followed by a detailed explanation that breaks down the routine into manageable phases, emphasizing the specific fold, turns, and rotations needed. Ammar highlights that the method is straightforward and self-working, allowing performers to focus on presentation, including the importance of smooth actions, deliberate pacing, and compelling patter to build a logical narrative that enhances the illusion. He also provides performance tips on audience management and keeping the signed card as the center of attention, making this an ideal resource for magicians looking to add a reputation-making effect to their close-up or parlor repertoire.
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Michael Ammar teaches Roy Walton's Card Warp, a classic and highly regarded trick.
The effect involves a signed card visibly turning inside out and back again, creating a strong visual illusion.
The tutorial includes a performance demonstration followed by a step-by-step explanation.
Key techniques covered are the specific fold of the card, turns, rotations, and handling for the warp effect.
Emphasis is placed on smooth, deliberate actions over speed to enhance the magical impact.
Performance tips focus on patter, storytelling, audience focus management, and making the trick self-working.
The routine is suitable for close-up or parlor settings and is described as a cornerstone piece for any magician.