Credit It Card Magic Trick
An easy trick depending on one simple move but which can leave anyone not familiar with the basics of card magic, dumbfounded.
Effect : The fact that a deck of cards can act as a cash machine if placed in the right hands is explained to your audience. You then explain that you will demonstrate the fact and with a swift move show that the deck has indeed credited your card.
This credit card style trick shows that even basic magic techniques can be made into entertaining close up magic. Watch how its done in the magic video below.
The above sleight depends on mastering the double lift which is one of the most useful moves used by card magicians.
Although relatively simple top do, it is worthwhile spending some time to make the move as smooth as possible.
Your patience should be rewarded many times over. This is because if you are a regular performer you should find that this will be one of your most versatile and commonly used card sleights. As a beginner magician this simple sleight will form the basis of hundreds of clever card routines and even some that could be a real reputation maker.