If you had to show ONE card trick what would it be???

Harry Lorayne · Postby **Harry Lorayne** » December 13th, 2007, 5:41 pm

Please - don't describe it for Castaway, that way he may have to buy at lease ONE of my books, and you'll be doing him a favor! HARRY LORAYNE.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » December 13th, 2007, 5:52 pm

Dave ... you have to be joking. You don't have "Close-Up Card Magic"? Shame. Go buy it.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 5:59 pm

Sorry maestroes!
One can only blow so many G's per year on magic literature, no?...One can't have it ALL can one?

(O.k., I guess if you're Bill kalush, Mike Caveney, Mike Weber, Mr. Tustin, et al you can have it all...hey--what was my original point?...)

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » December 13th, 2007, 6:06 pm

Close-Up Card Magic costs $20. Ask Santa.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 6:19 pm

I swear it will be done.

Can I get an autographed copy? :D

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 7:10 pm

Originally posted by Harry Lorayne:
Getting photos of those charts/squares,with handwriting, etc., is going to be fun! HARRY LORAYNE. [/QB]

HL,
Don't take pictures, SCAN! I have a cheap Canon USB scanner that does incredibly hires full color images. Since the art work goes directly on the "lens" there's nothing left to the imagination.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 7:14 pm

Originally posted by castawaydave:
illustrated with primitive line-drawings called something like "Magic Digest"

What? the pencil illustrations in my copy of George Anderson's Magic Digest are among the most beautiful in any magic book in my library. And the book is one of the best beginner books I've ever read.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 7:33 pm

Mr. Duncan! Is the card through the table trick in that book?

Please forgive my brusque description of the drawings in that book, as I was citing my faulty memory: I don't believe I have glimpsed at that book more than once in almost 25 years.

I am an illustrator and never wish to (undeservedly) denigrate anyone's artwork.
I just remember learning that trick when I was a kid: and how strong it has played for all these years. It really is a great example of a SIMPLE, STRAIGHT-FORWARD easy to follow effect... with no "phony histrionic bells and whistles" that might strike some as "old fashioned" (dear God how tired am I of the expression "old-school"?! But I digress..)

SO the questions is, who is credited if it appears in that book, Mr. Duncan? Mr. Benzais, Mr. Lorayne? Anonymous? I just don't remember.

But I DO know I coul dteach that trick to any random punk kid, and he could DOMINATE HIS TARGET MARKET FROM THEN ON!! :cool: ;) :p :mad: :eek: :confused: :genii: :)

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 13th, 2007, 11:29 pm

David Williamson's "Torn & Restored Transpo".

Most good card tricks can amaze lay people to a certain extent; but what "Torn & Restored Transpo" does is make them lose themselves.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 14th, 2007, 2:34 am

Originally posted by Tom Frame:
"Son of Hyper-Warp" from The Hypercard Project.

For me, it'd have to be either Hyper-Warp or its son. (Both are in that excellent book, as plugged by Tom in his post. :) )

Dave

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 14th, 2007, 4:01 am

Originally posted by George Guerra:
I would also go for card warp, particularly Warp II from Ultra Cervon (believe it's on page 88)...amazing version!

Now c'mon George, you know you're not actually supposed to perform any of the material in that book. ;)

Bob Gerdes · Postby **Bob Gerdes** » December 14th, 2007, 5:05 am

Originally posted by castawaydave:
SO the questions is, who is credited if it appears in that book, Mr. Duncan? Mr. Benzais, Mr. Lorayne? Anonymous? I just don't remember.

In Magic Digest the trick is attributed to Annemann, and can be found on page 77 as a variation of the trick called "Sheer Nerve".

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 14th, 2007, 7:43 am

Thank you. Mr. Gerdes proves I haven't completely lost it yet (har har).

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 14th, 2007, 6:19 pm

Originally posted by Adrian Kuiper:
After viewing Impression, I must agree....

Card Warp!

Adrian

hahaha....well played! :) Nice friday chuckle

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 14th, 2007, 7:57 pm

Castaway Dave--

Your original description more closely describes the Benzais version written up by Harry in 1961 (and originally published in 1962). The version in Magic Digest (published in 1976), and its accompanying illustration, indicate that the card is held up by the forefinger.

I am intrigued by the Annemann reference. Either technique is effective and essentially the same piece.

Anyone else have work in this area? (Bill--thanks for pointing out the Anderson reference...)

ajp

Larry Barnowsky · Postby **Larry Barnowsky** » December 15th, 2007, 6:48 am

The one card trick I do if I only do one is Rendezvous Aces from my new book Kingdom of the Red . It's been favorably reviewed in the book section of The Magic Cafe (which as we speak is offline). I've performed this for about 40 years and it's a proven worker and fooler. I teach it in the book and on the companion DVD.

Larry :genii:

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 15th, 2007, 8:01 am

A two card transpo in their hands with a signed card. I don't think there is a stronger effect.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 15th, 2007, 8:55 am

I would do Slydini's Helicopter Card. That is if I could...which I can't. At least not like he did it. As for Schulien's ...that restaurant was the oldest eatery in the city of Chicago dating back to the great Chicago fire. It closed a few years ago and there is an available video tape of the closing night. I, along with many others, had the pleasure of seeing Matt Schulien do the "card under the tablecloth". That effect was also on another tape of Matt performing.

Harry Lorayne · Postby **Harry Lorayne** » December 15th, 2007, 11:52 am

For over forty years now I've always started a card session for laymen - when a deck is handed to me - with my own HaLo Again. It's a perfect opener, and leads into a couple of 4-ace routines. HARRY LORAYNE.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 15th, 2007, 1:17 pm

I usually go with a combo of Twisting the Aces/Doc Daley. I always thought they go together very well.

Sean

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 15th, 2007, 1:44 pm

Originally posted by castawaydave:
Mr. Duncan! Is the card through the table trick in that book?
...snippage...
SO the questions is, who is credited if it appears in that book, Mr. Duncan? Mr. Benzais, Mr. Lorayne? Anonymous? I just don't remember.

The origin of the revelation is uncredited, and given how many names I learned from that book, I suspect Mr. Anderson believed it to be unknown.

Anneman is not specifically credited but his handling of the trick appears on page 77 of The Magic Digest. Anneman used his INDEX finger to hold the card against the underside of the table while holding the spectators wrist to position his hand. This is an interesting variation because the spectator will feel his wrist encircled by your thumb and fingers and not be able to count fingers; a subtle but masterful touch.

I believe a careful reading will show that "Sheer Nerve" is the name of a control Anneman was fond of, and not the Card Thru Table revelation. There are several revelations mentioned in that article including simply glimpsing and naming the card.

Leonard Hevia · Postby **Leonard Hevia** » December 17th, 2007, 3:38 pm

"Think of a Card"--If it was good enough for the Professor, it's good enough for me. Vernon had this effect in his repertorie long before most magicians realized its value. He was always a step ahead...

Anyone interested in this effect should purchase Tom Baxter's e-book.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 17th, 2007, 7:17 pm

I do a strong version of Out of the World but agree with Leo that Think of a Card is extremely strong. I've reviewed Tom's e-book elsewhere - http://geniimagazine.com/forum/cgi-bin/ ... 5;t=000261 - and suggest that anyone thinking of doing this effect buy and read Tom's insights.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 17th, 2007, 8:00 pm

Hey pepka:

email me at castawaydave@usa.net and we can exchange ideas about the Boomerang Card...--Have been playing with your use of "Instant Replay"...WELL DONE!

I have a couple comments about handling you, as a gourmet, just might dig...

VIVA Daryl!!:
The Puerto Rican Gambler who is neither Puerto Rican, nor a Gambler...

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » December 18th, 2007, 8:10 am

I haven't read this entire thread, so don't know if anyone else has suggested this item.

First thing is to have the deck examined by the spectator and allow him (or her) to select a card while holding the deck. Deck is returned to me.
I then have the selection returned to the deck. Perform Quick 3-Way. A ton of magic in there and it kills.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 18th, 2007, 8:56 am

Any of several versions of ACAAN, hands down, not even a second thought any longer.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 20th, 2007, 6:47 pm

Chicago Opener/Surprise--short ambitious card sequence--ending in card to envelope in wallet.

Technically more than one trick, but I've used this combo so often I could do it in my sleep so it feels like one trick.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » December 20th, 2007, 7:58 pm

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
Perform Quick 3-Way. A ton of magic in there and it kills.

I have never heard of this one. Do you have a source? Thanks.

Jim Maloney_dup1 · Postby **Jim Maloney_dup1** » December 20th, 2007, 8:29 pm

Originally posted by PierreDan:

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
[b] Perform Quick 3-Way. A ton of magic in there and it kills.
I have never heard of this one. Do you have a source? Thanks. [/b]

Here's a bunch of sources .

-Jim

Brian Marks · Postby **Brian Marks** » December 21st, 2007, 3:13 pm

Originally posted by pepka:
Hey, how can you argue with Paul Harris?

That is the one card trick I would show someone.

Brian Marks · Postby **Brian Marks** » December 21st, 2007, 3:15 pm

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
I haven't read this entire thread, so don't know if anyone else has suggested this item.

First thing is to have the deck examined by the spectator and allow him (or her) to select a card while holding the deck. Deck is returned to me.
I then have the selection returned to the deck. Perform Quick 3-Way. A ton of magic in there and it kills.

quick 3 way easily. Only though if Derrick Dingle could be resurrected to do it though.

Richard Kaufman · Postby **Richard Kaufman** » December 21st, 2007, 5:34 pm

Derek did it no better than anyone else--his method is published (correctly in the memorial issue of Genii, using the Gordon Turnover) and anyone who can handle a double card could do it just as well.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » January 7th, 2008, 5:45 pm

I have regretted not mentioning this before, PARTICULARLY if confronted with a borrowed deck: Earl Nelson's "Between Your Points of Departure".

A good vanish freaks people out, and it disappears from within their hands. A legendary trick.

Andrew Martin Portala · Postby **Andrew Martin Portala** » January 7th, 2008, 6:25 pm

Being from Toledo I am curious what Al Saal contribute to Quick 3-Way? I saw his name in The Complete Works of Derek Dingle.

castawaydave · Postby **castawaydave** » January 24th, 2008, 11:19 pm

"Stabbed Coincidence" by Larry Jennings

Tom Wolf · Postby **Tom Wolf** » January 25th, 2008, 4:57 am

I would have to vote for "Card Warp".

The audience reaction is usually incredible.

Tom Wolf

Mike Remington · Postby **Mike Remington** » July 22nd, 2008, 12:58 am

Triumph/Play It Straight Triumph (Bannon)

Gary Freed · Postby **Gary Freed** » July 22nd, 2008, 10:35 am

If I have 3 minutes,"Unshuffled" personalized with the Client's name on the side of the deck.

If I have 30 seconds, "NFW".

Gary

DrDanny · Postby **DrDanny** » July 22nd, 2008, 10:41 am

Bro. Hamman's "Acey-Deucey" is awfully strong.

CardioloJest · Postby **CardioloJest** » July 23rd, 2008, 11:00 am

A GREAT trick (from a long-forgotten [by me] beginners' book) to do for one person when you're both seated at a table is--"Card Through Table"--

Harry Lorayne, in one of his books, has a spectacular card-thru-table kind of effect that is done in totoal darkness. It's a killer.