The effect — what they see
This is the foundation lesson for a whole family of mysteries: a spectator shuffles freely, yet you locate a chosen card every time. Because the secret lives in the deck's own back design, the effect feels utterly fair and impossible. Mastering this principle unlocks dozens of striking discoveries and predictions.
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A little rehearsal will do it; nothing difficult to handle. It uses a prepared or special pack — see Quick Facts.
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