The performer introduces a photograph with a bill wrapped around it. A playing card is freely selected (and it really is a free choice – they can touch ANY card they want.) The card is left sticking out of the pack and the performer explains that in the photo, there’s also one card sticking out of a deck of cards. And if the card in the photo doesn’t match the spectator’s selected card, they get to keep the money. But when the photo is revealed, everybody sees that the card in the photo is face down! So, while the spectator holds the photo, the magician performs a double impossibility. Not only does the card in the photo turn face up, it also matches the freely selected card. And the photo CAN be closely examined.
But once you learn the secrets to the effect, you’ll be able to perform the same amazing effect with ANY brand of cards in the world.Â
BONUS TRICK:Â
PHOTO FINISH – Jay includes the printed gimmicks, and the detailed explanation, for his ‘Photo Finish’ effect, featuring a show showstopping revelation of 5 selected playing cards.
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