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A Count Down Mystery

Apprentice ~15 min to learn

The effect — what they see

A spectator shuffles, thinks of any number from one to twenty-six, and while your back is turned deals to that number, notes the card there, and buries everything with a cut. When you return you somehow know both the secret number and the chosen card, then deal straight to it for a clean finish.

Can I learn this now?

A little rehearsal will do it; nothing difficult to handle. It works with a borrowed, shuffled deck.

Watch it performed

Countdown Mystery Card Trick Performance and TutorialMore on YouTube

Read the effect first

Magic is best when the secret stays a surprise. When you're ready to learn how it works, step into Learn Mode — the method, setup, and practice plan are waiting.

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