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How to vanish a deck of cards | Saturday Sorcery the Hobbyist tutorial

This tutorial video features Michael Shaw, known as The Hobbyist, demonstrating a card vanish as part of the Saturday Sorcery series. The video begins with a performance, followed by a detailed explanation of the method, which involves a combination of misdirection and palming. The Hobbyist emphasizes the importance of practice, smooth handling, and a confident demeanor to sell the illusion. He suggests incorporating a story or patter to further distract the audience and highlights the importance of angle. The video also includes a reminder about a Discord contest hosted by Murphy's Magic and directs viewers to other related content, making it a valuable resource for magicians of all skill levels seeking a practical and deceptive card vanish.

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Key points

  • The tutorial demonstrates a card vanish by Michael Shaw (The Hobbyist).

  • The method involves a combination of misdirection and palming.

  • Practice and smooth handling are key to a seamless performance.

  • Incorporating a story or patter can enhance the presentation.

  • The angle of performance is important for maintaining the illusion.

  • There's a Discord contest hosted by Murphy's Magic with a winner announced next Saturday.

  • Prize winners have 7 days to claim their prize.