David Blaines Card
Through Window Trick
By Flyin Brian
Effect :
The
performer asks the spectator to pick a card without him seeing the
face and replace it in the pack.
The
pack is then shuffled and the performer is apparently unsuccesful in
locating the card.
After a few attempts, the cards are thrown against a window in a fit
of rage. On looking at the window, the chosen card is seen to be
sticking to it, even more surprising is the fact that the card is on
the inside of the window.
Preparation :
You
will need two identical packs of cards
and a willing helper.
Method:
This
trick should be performed in an area with a large window nearby and
with the spectator facing away from the window.
The
spectator is asked to choose a card from a pack, memorise it and
without showing you, replace the card in the pack.
The
pack is then shuffled and and a couple of attempts at "is this your
card " tried followed by a look of disbelief when the spectator tells
you that it is not their card (this is all part
of the act as you dont even need to know the card).
After a few attempts you fake an angry outburst and making sure the
cards are squared up throw the pack broadside at the window, where
they will hit the window and fall to the ground, except the
chosen card which is sticking to the
window.
Your
helper was already positioned behind the window and spectator and had
an identical pack of cards. He was able to see the chosen card and
took the duplicate from his pack.
A
small piece of looped sticky tape or magicians wax was attached to the
duplicate card and it was stuck to the inside of the window.
The
helper should then have walked away from the window.
This
trick creates a real surprise but it is important to pick up the
fallen cards quickly and to pocket the original chosen card. |
