The effect — what they see
A spectator takes a small batch of cards, writes their names privately, then buries the batch in the deck, cuts, and slips the whole pack into a pocket.
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This is a beginner-friendly effect — no sleight of hand required. It uses a prepared or special pack — see Quick Facts.
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