Listen up, my magical friends! Today we're going to learn a trick that's been around for ages. First, you'll ask someone to pick a card. Then, you'll hide their card in the deck and make it reappear later. It's going to be awesome!
The Secret Magic Move: Remembering a Card
Here's the secret: Remember another card in the deck and put it near the spectator's card. When it's time to find their card, just look for the one you remember. It's like having a special key to unlock the magic!
What You'll Need: A Deck of Cards
To make the magic happen, grab a deck of cards. They're like your magical tools!
Getting Ready: Sneaky Preparation
Before you start the trick, peek at the bottom card of the deck and remember it. Let's say it's the Seven of Hearts. This card is going to help you with the trick, so keep it in mind!
Choosing the Special Card
Now, ask someone to pick a card. In our story, let's pretend they chose the ace of spades. But here's the fun part: You don't know which card they picked! The card you're focused on is still the Seven of Hearts at the bottom of the deck.
Returning the Chosen Card
Have the person put their card, the ace of spades, back in the deck. Cut the deck to complete the trick. Now, take the bottom card (the Seven of Hearts) and place it on top of their card.
Picture this: The Seven of Hearts is going to sit right on top of the ace of spades. But remember, you still don't know that the spectator's card is the ace of spades!
Shuffling the Magic
Give the deck a couple cuts. Even if you cut the cards up, it won't change the order. The special card you remembered is still next to the chosen card. Isn't that cool?
Finding the Spectator's Card
Here's the trick: Look at the cards facing you and search for the card you remembered, the Seven of Hearts. When you spot it, the card beneath it will be the spectator's card, the ace of spades in our story.
If you see the Seven of Hearts at the bottom of the deck, that means the spectator's card is now on top. The cutting moved the cards around, but you can still find their card!
Showing Off the Magic: Bringing the Card to the Top
Now, cut the cards in your hand and move the selected card to the top of the deck.
If the spectator's card is already on top after the cutting, then you're all set. You don't have to do anything else.
Ask the person to tell you the name of their card. Then, flip over the top card of the deck to reveal their card right there on top. Ta-da! The magic is complete!
You can amaze your friends with a few tricks like this. But I'm always available to come and entertain your group as well. Great Scott "It Must Be Magic!"
