A VERY clever and IMPOSSIBLE effect from the viewpoint of the spectator. As a performer you will be impressed as well. I highly recommend this. I performed this last night for a small group and not one person could figure it out and they were all fooled and amazed!
IMPOSSIBLE 1 TO 52by Eduardo Kozuch. (This is exactly what the spectator sees; honest!):
The magician displays an envelope with a prediction inside plus a boxed deck of Bicycle cards. A spectator is asked to choose a number between 1 and 52 (no force what-so-ever). He is then asked to extend his hand palm up. The cards are dumped from the box onto the spectator’s hand (the box has been in full view; no switch); the box is otherwise empty.
The spectator now counts the cards up to the number he thought of. As he counts he is able to see that all the cards are indeed different, etc. He stops at the number he selected and that card is noted. Attention is now drawn to the prediction and believe it or not, the prediction MATCHES!
There are no false moves; no palming; no deck switches; no forcing. You receive very detailed instructions with many photos, etc. plus a great gimmick, cards, etc.