This trick is included in the VHS program “Les Etoiles de la Magie Moderne: Boris Wild” (Stars of Modern Magic: Boris Wild), published by Mayette Magie in 1997. The spectator shuffles the deck and then cuts to a card. The magician then chooses a card at random from the deck and the spectator’s card then changes into the mate of the magician’s card. At the end, the spectator's card ends up mysteriously sandwiched between the two mates! To buy a Boris Wild Marked Deck (Phoenix Edition) click here.  

A card chosen by a spectator ends up at the number determined by that same spectator. A very interesting variation on the ACAAN (Any Card At Any Number) theme. To buy a regular deck of cards click here.  

The magician claims to have psychic powers and the ability to see into the future. He places two cards face down on the table: these are his two prediction cards. A spectator chooses two cards: one is picked at random, and the other is freely thought of. The predictions are revealed: they are the twin cards of the chosen cards! To buy a regular deck of cards click here.  

Dominique Duvivier explains a simple but effective method for learning the identity of a card chosen under laboratory conditions, then how to control it and finally reveal it, even though the spectator has checked the deck and shuffled it before and after choosing the card. To buy an ordinary deck of cards click here.  

The spectators choose four cards under very clear conditions, since they are the ones performing the actions. These cards have been predicted in advance by the magician! Everything is handed out for examination at the end of the trick. To buy: - a regular red-backed deck of cards click here. - a single red double back card > click here. - a single regular blue-backed card > click here.  

A card freely thought by a spectator mysteriously materializes between two Jokers! To buy: - a regular deck of cards click here. - a blank backed deck click here.  

A card freely thought by a spectator was predicted clearly and flawlessly! Exceptional! To buy: - a regular deck of cards  click here. - somesingle cardsa blank backed deck  click here.  

The magician holds a four of a kind in Aces in his hands. The cards magically turn face up one by one at first, then all together in a second step. Then the Ace of Spades disappears and reappears. It is then shown that the four Aces now each have a different back! Everything is handed out for examination.  

The magician explains that when he goes to a casino, he “steals” one of the cards and gives it a casino rating from A to Z, which he has marked on the back of each card. He shows that he has a dozen cards, which are thoroughly shuffled face up and face down, both by himself and by a spectator. Five cards are randomly selected by a spectator, who is really lucky, as the cards spell out the word “Lucky”! And when these cards are turned over, they form a royal flush in spades! Success guaranteed!  

After thoroughly shuffling the deck, the spectator deals the cards one by one onto the table; the card on which he stops is the one that the magician had predicted in advance, thanks to his intuition! To buy an ordinary deck of cards click here.  

Dominique Duvivier demonstrates a new Eddy Taytelbaum wonder (no explanation). A miniature temple contains six blocks of different colors. A spectator freely chooses two colors. The blocks are enclosed in the “pagoda”, and blocked by a stick. Despite these impossible conditions, the two chosen blocks mysteriously escape from the temple. Everything handed for examination before and after the trick! Another jewel of craftsmanship!  

Like ACAAN, this effect is considered the Holy Grail of card magic. This version is completely impromptu, is performed with a normal deck, and the icing on the cake is that the “predicted” card is freely chosen by the spectator at the beginning of the trick! To buy a regular deck of cards click here.  

JeanLuc Bertrand shares his version of the “Card in the Cigarette”, an extremely powerful finale to your close-up performance. He explains his very personal way of setting up the trick, the simple techniques he uses, and his presentation. To buy an ordinary deck of cards click here.  

Peter Din is a specialist in magic for kids. In this interview (in several parts), he answers the question: Why magic for kids? More than that, he explains the “how”, and his vision of this particular type of show. Here he shares his invaluable advice, explaining how he handles his entire audience - children, of course... but parents too. As a bonus, you'll find the performance of his “Cut and Restored Balloon Trick”, which he created in honour of Raymond Devos!  

A red card is set aside. In a blue-backed deck, a card is chosen by a spectator under laboratory conditions... and when the prediction card is shown... it's the same card! A real killer! To buy: - a regular deck of cards click here. - a regular single card click here. - some repositionable Adhesive Dots click here.  

Basic technique: named after its inventor Arturo de Ascanio y Navaz, this counting technique shows 4 cards, but hides a fifth one. To buy an ordinary deck of cards click here.