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
unsuccessful 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. Here is one explanation of the trick.
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Preparation : You will need two identical packs of
cards and a willing helper.
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Method : This magic 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,
memorize 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 magic act as you
don''t 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.
