On 2004-12-13 13:08, matinex wrote:
I've heard a lot of great stuff about Effortless Card Magic. But everywhere I've looked, it's out of stock. Duffie's web site says it's out of print. Does anybody know where I can get a copy? Or might it return to print sometime soon?

-Dave

On 2005-04-27 05:43, doiron wrote:
Check out Card Secrets Unlocked.

Although a cliche, one effect alone is worth the price of the book: Miracle Thot!

I've performed it several times in the last two weeks for lay people and members of my magic club with terrific responses.

In brief, a card is selected simply by having the spec look at the fan of cards and think of one. After some verbal by-play the magi produces an envelope with a prediction in it. The spec takes the face up deck and deals the cards one at a time on the table until he comes to his merely thought-of card.

Two "surprises" occur - 1) the card in the envelope matches the selection, and 2) the card the spec removed from the deck is the only one with a different coloured back.

Obviously, to avoid tipping the method, I've omitted a couple of very minor points but, in essence, the above description is what the audience will remember. A stunner, in my humble opinion.

Rod