The effect centers around the illusion of manipulating time by making a prediction about a spectator's card selection. The prediction is revealed to be blank even though the spectator thought he saw the magician write the prediction. This subtly suggests that we have moved backward through time to a point before the prediction was written down. Next, the spectator's freely chosen card turns out to be blank as well. The prediction was correct! This happens with a normal deck of cards. The effect creates a sense that the past, present, and future have been merged through mysterious forces.
The supplied script emphasizes the mystery of time, questioning its linearity and whether it can be manipulated. The cards on the table, the card in hand, and cards in the deck are presented as representing the past, present, and future. The entire effect aims to give the impression that time itself is being controlled.
- Easy to do
- No sleight of hand
- No disappearing ink etc.
- No Force
- The deck is clean; you can use it for another effect
- Instant reset
- The spectator can stop wherever they want
1st edition 2024, PDF 9 pages.
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