How to make your headphones change into a playing card | Saturday Sorcery the Hobbyist tutorial

This tutorial video, part of Saturday Sorcery, demonstrates a clever and accessible magic effect: transforming a pair of headphones into a spectator's selected playing card. The Hobbyist (Michael Shaw) guides viewers through the creation and performance of this effect, emphasizing its ease of construction and social media appeal. Beau, the host of Saturday Sorcery, introduces the segment and encourages viewers to participate in a weekly giveaway by suggesting objects they'd like to see transformed in future routines. The effect relies on a simple yet effective principle: the use of Gaff cards. Shaw explains that the concept isn't new, drawing inspiration from earlier Gaff decks like the Bicycle Gaff deck from Illusionist and Gregory Wilson's work with empty glasses. The key is to create a card that can convincingly masquerade as another object, in this case, headphones. The tutorial details a straightforward method for creating the Gaff: printing an image of the headphones onto standard printer paper, securing it to a playing card with double-stick tape, and using a flip-over motion to reveal the card. Shaw highlights the importance of misdirection and suggests focusing the spectator's attention on the emptiness of the case before the transformation. He also offers performance tips, such as emphasizing the reveal, encouraging audience interaction, and showcasing the real headphones before the switch. Ultimately, the video is a testament to the power of simple gimmicks and clever presentation, encouraging magicians to embrace creativity and experiment with everyday objects, and promoting Shaw's YouTube channel and the Saturday Sorcery community.