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The Nifty Key

Credited to Jordan

Apprentice ~15 min to learn

The effect — what they see

The spectator deals and mixes the deck, then thinks of a number, secretly counts down to that position, and remembers the card waiting there. They square the deck, cut it, and only tell you the number they thought of, which seems useless to you. Yet after one more round of dealing they themselves bring you straight to their card.

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

The Nifty Key Card Trick | Feat. Card Mechanic!More 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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