So, in the example above, the secret prediction was the seven of spades and the remaining three cards he flipped over were the seven of hearts, seven of clubs, and seven of diamonds. To start the trick, have the trickee pick a random card. First, you shuffle the deck and have the spectator pick a card. You pretend you can’t find the card the spectator has picked so you have to ask them what card it was. Now, turn over the top card of each deck. Effective card magic tricks rely on specific maneuvers, also known as "sleight of hand" that help create illusions for the audience. As SOON AS the cards are face-down in the left hand, with my left thumb across the back of the deck and my right fingers still holding the outer edge of the deck, I use my right thumb to quickly count the top three cards. Incorrect email or username/password combination. Line up the edges of the two cards so that it looks like you are holding just one card in your hand. 12 years ago They are a method, not a mechanical invention. (Grammar Nazi's note- The title should be 'How to Perform the World's Most Awesome Card Trick), 8 years ago Placing the First Card     Take the top card off the deck, explaining that the Jack was searching the first floor of the bank, and place the card near the bottom of the deck. Last update: April 5th, 2012. You fold the duplicate card into thirds along the length and the middle. Luckily, the heat won't be on this double much longer, as you are about to drop the big on on them. As you deal the cards into four piles, the fourth and second piles will match, as well as the first and third. To rob the bank, they are going to break in from the roof. Did you make this project? patent law says you can't patent a recipe. Now, ask the trickee for a number between one and 30. What makes it seem impossible though is the fact that the trickee is doing most of the work. But by doing it this way it is easy to keep the two Aces appearing as one, and keep the cards away from pesky spectators. As you are pulling down with your middle finger, push the back card forward with your thumb. In effect you are simply taking the double from the top and moving it to the bottom of the stack. Your account was created. 8. (If it’s not and they say “no,” that’s ok; just keep going until they find it.) Just watch the rest of the video for the whole tutorial. Then, the spectator will choose any card from the deck. You can do this with the three Face Down cards to reveal the Two, Three and Four of Spades. After that, you put the duplicate in the box. Sort through the deck until you find the one that’s turned around. It will be the only card turned around. Begin spelling the first card, "ACE", as you say each letter remove the top card and place it on the bottom of your deck of thirteen cards. Now, you have to pretend to be putting the ripped pieces into the deck, while you’re actually holding them against its back with your thumb. Instead, we are going to show the A.S. as turning face up, the same way as we showed the "Ace of hearts" to turn face down: by thumbing off the top 3 cards one at a time into the left hand, ending with a "double" on the right side of the fan.