Learn To Do Magic Card Tricks
Do A Card Trick Like David Blaine by Magic Teacher
Do A Card Trick Like David Blaine
When some folks try to learn magic they purchase a card trick, read the secret and then try to perform it without any consideration to presentation. Many magicians argue that it is the result of what they call “David Blaine magic”. Many suggest that David Blain just does tricks and does not present magic. I disagree and if you watch his TV Magic Shows (David Blaine: Fearless is a good compilation) you’ll find that Blaine presents his magic based on his surroundings. By that I mean that if he is presenting a card trick to a farm boy in the Midwest he changes his presentational style to fit that situation. If he does a card trick for a group of firemen in New York City his presentation changes to reflect that situation.
This is what magicians call “the real work”. Blaine performs in keeping with his situation, because ultimately he knows what his goals are. He understands that the important part is how the audience is affected. Also he knows what he needs to do to get that effect. Most importantly he knows himself. If you are going to learn magic and do awesome Card Tricks you will have know the same things that David Blaine knows.
These secrets apply to everything; card tricks, business and life. Personal fulfillment comes from have a goal, knowing how to get it and personal self honesty. It seems like common sense, but you will find that common sense is not so common.
Here’s An Amazing Card Trick
To your audience this will seem impossible because you (seemingly) never touch the deck of cards.
The effect: Some cards are shuffled. The deck is placed on top of the table and the magician does not touch them.
Your volunteer is told to cut the deck into two piles and the two halves, one on top of the other so as to mark the location of the cut.
The magician then tells the spectator that he has been studying body language and non-verbal communication. He claims that he can tell about a person based on how they answer a few questions.
“It’s almost like mind reading. Allow me to demonstrate. Remove the upper portion of the deck, where you marked the cut.”
The volunteer does this. The magician asks him to memorize the bottom card of that packet of cards. The volunteer is then asked to shuffle the deck, losing the selected card in the process.
“What is your favorite type of pet? What is your favorite type of car? What is your favorite song?”
The volunteer answers each question and the magician watches intently. After a few moments he correctly reveals the name of the selected card.
How does the trick work?
Well you’re doing something called the “cross-cut force.” During the shuffling you took a glimpse at the bottom card of the deck and you memorized that card. This is the force card and you will be directing the proceedings in such a way that they must select that card.
You simply tell them to cut the cards into two piles. You must remember which pile is which. Point to the bottom pile and tell them to place it across the other pile of cards. Your excuse is to mark the location of the cut.
Now all you have to do is distract their minds for a few moments with the non-verbal communication patter from above and then have them pick up the crossed portion of cards and look at the bottom card of that pile. Have them shuffle everything together and go on with the routine as described.
Just remember to practice what you are going to say and do so that you know what you want to achieve and how you are going to achieve it. Good luck with your new card trick and remember there’s more to come.
About the Author
I am a semi-professional magician who has spent a life time mastering the art of magic. My hope is to elevate the art by teaching magic instead of exposing secrets. I’m writng a series of magic articles. Visit my free blog at http://easy2domagic.blogspot.com/
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