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Dustin Marks

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Dustin Marks was a professional blackjack player and blackjack dealer in Las Vegas during the 1980's. After retiring, he wrote the books: Cheating at Blackjack and Cheating at Blackjack Squared.

Dustin's main focus on Lybrary.com is card magic. Many of his effects rely on clever principles instead of difficult sleight of hand. He has published eBooks on popular card principles, such as: The Corner Short Card, The Rosetta False Shuffle, Double Backers and Equivoque. Dustin still lives in Las Vegas.

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Chance vs Choice by Dustin Marks

Effect: Spectator 1 shuffles the deck, takes it under the table and looks at any card. Spectator 2 just thinks of a card. The magician reveals the name of spectator #1 card and the name and position in the deck of spectator #2 thought of card!

This is the strongest effect I have ever created! An effect that dives deep into the timeless mystery of chance versus choice.

This routine combines two classic principles of magic into an amazing new weapon: a third principle that can be used with other card effects. And just when you think it can’t go further, a brand-new principle is introduced—pushing...

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Attention Misdirection and Creating of False Memories by Dustin Marks

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"I found myself underlining so many passages - especially around how perception becomes reality, and how spectators' confidence in a false memory can actually strengthen the magic." - Gaia Elisa Rossi

This eBook, written in layman's terms does a deep dive into two of the most powerful psychological weapons available to magicians: Attention Misdirection and the creation of False Memories. These principles form the foundation of truly mysterious magical experiences that leave audiences genuinely astonished. ...

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Marked Deck Mystery by Dustin Marks

Effect: After the spectator shuffles and cuts about 13 cards, he tries to guess the color of each card. The magician reveals how many cards were correctly guessed by the spectator, the identity of the bottom card of the red packet, and finally the bottom three cards of the other packet.

Do you have a marked deck that you don't use or are afraid to use? This effect is for you. It was constructed so that the spectator never suspects a marked deck. If you are asked to do a trick, this is a fun go-to effect you can do. There's no setup, no sleight of hand, and multiple reveals.

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Synchronicity and Intuition by Dustin Marks

Effect: The spectator uses their intuition to produce multiple matching card pairs from two seemingly mixed decks. The magician barely touches the cards, making the effect seem even more impossible.

Imagine this: Your spectator freely cuts both decks, chooses one, and deals cards face down, stopping when they want (no force). You do the same with the other deck. Initially, the cards don't match – but this is by design! Then, through an astounding twist, the spectator's intuition takes over. They try again, and miraculously, not only do the cards match, but two more pairs match as well. ...

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Out of Chaos Comes Order by Dustin Marks

This effect is a professional routine strong enough to close your show. It ingeniously hides one of the most powerful secrets in card magic: the Stacked Deck. The magician never touches the deck, eliminating all possible solutions. The spectator shuffles the deck twice or three times, eliminating the possibility of a stacked deck. When the magician reveals the identity of a card at a position freely selected by the spectator, it eliminates marked cards. During the routine, the spectator unknowingly gives the magician all the information they need!

The "Out of Chaos Comes Order" effect is...

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The Ultimate Forcing Method by Dustin Marks

Introducing The Ultimate Forcing Method - a groundbreaking method for card magic that combines a floating key card with the unique properties of shuffling face-up and face-down cards. It's a "hands-off miracle" where the magician never touches the cards.

Here's why you will want to add this to your act:

  • Spectator Involvement: The spectator does everything. They shuffle face-up into face-down cards, cut the deck multiple times, and ultimately remove the forced cards themselves. This creates an illusory sense of complete randomness, making it seem impossible for you to have any knowledge...
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4 Effects by Dustin Marks

4 Brand New Effects. I have not published these effects anywhere.

  • Structured Procedure and Setup: Each effect is meticulously detailed with specific setups and methods. Most setups are minimal.
  • Audience Management & Psychological Play: The magician's actions, patter, and even the "illogical" elements are designed to manage spectator perception and prevent suspicion.
  • Apparent Fairness: Despite the deception, the goal is often to make the trick appear as if "magic was real," minimizing suspicious movements.
  • Building Impossibility: Effects are structured to eliminate perceived solutions,...
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Miracles with Double Facers by Dustin Marks

We have all heard of double-facers. They seem odd and dangerous. This eBook provides an in-depth analysis of double-facers (DF) and how they can enhance the success and deception of your routines.

This eBook is a comprehensive guide explaining DF principles, how to safely handle DFs, strategies, and 7 specific magical effects. This is the secret weapon that hides in plain sight. Double-facers are not known to the public. Discover how double-facers combine with double-backers to create miracles.

7 Effects:

  • A Monte Effect
  • A Mysterious Open Prediction
  • A Great Indicator Card
  • A Wild...
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Miracles with Double Backers by Dustin Marks

We have all heard of double backers. They seem odd and not very useful. This eBook offers a comprehensive perspective on the power of double backers (DB), and how they can elevate the impact and deception of your routines.

  • This secret weapon hides in plain sight
  • Double backers are generally not known by the public
  • Simplify complex effects using a double backer
  • Double lifts are more deceptive and look more natural
  • Hands off Forces – The magician never touches the deck! And you can force more than one card
  • Seamless Transitions: Utilize the DB to create the illusion that a spectator's...
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Four Forces by Dustin Marks

Forcing a card is one of the strongest moves you can do. When the spectator handles the cards and the magician seemingly never touches the cards, you have a miracle waiting to happen. The reveal can be as extravagant as you want. All of these forces require no sleight of hand and are not well known. They can be done with the spectator's deck.

1st edition 2025, PDF 12 pages.

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The Mystery of the Cards and the Dice by Dustin Marks

Effect: The spectator shuffles and cuts a regular deck, then chooses four cards, placing them under the table. After he picks one card by its position (top card, second card, third card, or bottom card) and moves the cards by an imaginary roll of the dice, the magician - without seeing or touching the cards - reveals the chosen card's identity.

If you have a client or friend you want to impress, this is the effect, plus you give them a souvenir.

  • Two Methods: one method, no setup, totally impromptu
  • Two presentations: one presentation the spectator chooses the card with his name on it. ...
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Impossible Coincidence by Dustin Marks

Effect: Two decks are examined and shuffled by spectators. A card is freely chosen from a third deck The Queen of Hearts (QH) and turned face up. The (QH), mysteriously appears at the same position in the two independently shuffled decks. The magician seemingly never touched the cards.

Imagine: Two spectators each shuffle a deck. From a third deck, a card - the Queen of Hearts (QH) - is freely chosen and turned face up. With seemingly no involvement from the magician, both spectators are instructed to count down to the same specific number of cards in their shuffled decks. The unbelievable...

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Aces of Certainty by Dustin Marks

Spectator shuffles the deck. The magician immediately produces two of the aces. Spectator shuffles again. The spectator cuts to an ace. The final ace is found under impossible conditions.

This is not another cut the aces where the magician shows off his skill. The Gilbreath Principle meets corner short cards.

  • Easy to do
  • The spectator shuffles the deck numerous times
  • Minimal sleight of hand
  • 5-second reset
  • No duplicate aces
  • No double facers
  • No rough and smooth
  • A very deceptive force that could become your favorite

1st edition 2025, PDF 11 pages.

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Blackjack Double Deception by Dustin Marks

The two black aces visually change places with the two red aces and then instantly change into two Blackjacks.

  • Great Opener: A lot of visual magic happens in 30 seconds
  • Simplicity: Only four cards are used; easy to do; no table is needed; packs very small
  • Impact: Surprise ending
  • Practicality: 2-second reset; perfect for table hopping
  • Spectator Engagement: The spectator just watches, no picking a card, no remembering anything; just visual magic
  • One Simple Move: The Flustration Count

1st edition 2025, PDF 11 pages.

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The Prophetic Revelation by Dustin Marks

Effect: A written prediction that the spectator has their finger on changes places with the card the spectator saw in the deck. A vanish, transposition, and a prediction all in less than 60 seconds.

Imagine this: Your spectator places their finger on a card they believe contains a written prediction. They then select a card from the deck. When the dust settles, the card they selected has vanished from the deck, and the very card under their finger, the one they thought was the prediction, is revealed to be their selected card. Meanwhile, the prediction card appears in the deck, proving...

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Two Card Persuasion by Dustin Marks

The magician repeatedly influences the spectator to correctly guess the color (red or black) of a hidden playing card.

Imagine carrying just two cards and engaging your spectator in an effect based on persuasion and influence. With just two cards, you can make the spectator believe you have the power to influence his decisions at will.

The effect provides an understanding of persuasion for the spectator and, at the same time, aims to create rapport with them. Once rapport is established, the spectator may be interested in seeing your additional effects.

If you are looking for something...

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Miracles with the Bottom Card by Dustin Marks

Imagine this: the spectator shuffles their deck, and without touching the deck, you have control over their freely selected card.

You can create powerful miracles for your spectators by simply knowing the bottom card. Learn simple, deceptive techniques to gain this crucial information that creates wonders. Learn key strategies for secretly obtaining the identity of the bottom card, techniques for controlling spectator-selected cards relative to the key card, methods for forcing the bottom card, and numerous reveals.

When the bottom card is known, it acts as a key card tracking the location...

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Fantasy Vacation Prediction by Dustin Marks

Effect: The spectator chooses cards based on their vacation preferences (Hawaii or The Alps - Red or White Wine - Tour or Show) and eliminates other cards until only one card remains, becoming the spectator's chosen card, aka their travel companion. A hidden prediction correctly identifies the selected card, which is the only blank card in the deck and the spectator's three vacation choices. This effect is achieved without psychological forces.

This effect has an emotional appeal to the spectator, as they make choices about their fantasy vacation. Strong enough to be your closure.

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Second Chance Collection by Dustin Marks

Introducing my Second Chance Collection - a carefully selected set of six individual eBooks ready for rediscovery. While these gems didn't sell well when first appearing on Lybrary.com, I'm confident you will perform these effects if you give them a chance. I'm offering this complete collection at over 50% off the regular price.

And here's what makes this deal even better - I'm including my bestseller for Free: 103 Tips and Resources for Magicians. This eBook alone is worth the price. It will save you time and money.

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The General Card Principle by Dustin Marks

The magician reveals thoughts that four spectators are only thinking of without anything being written down or asking any questions.

If you are not familiar with the General Card Principle, it will change the way you think about and perform magic. It is that strong. The General Card Principle is not an effect; it is a principle that, when fully understood, creates miracles that have no explanations. It is one of the most powerful principles in magic. Once you fully understand the General Card Principle, you will have an aha moment.

This eBook presents a mind-blowing effect utilizing the...

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Family Friend Foe Fake by Dustin Marks

Effect: The spectator secretly writes the first names of a family member on one business card, a friend on another card, a foe on the third card, and finally a person he has never met on the final card. The cards are mixed by the spectator. The magician identifies the name that corresponds to the correct category (Family, Friend, Foe, Fake). He does this two more times. For the kicker, the magician reveals the name written on the final card without ever seeing the name.

  • Your New EDC: small, powerful, and easy to perform.
  • Four Amazing Reveals: You deliver not one, but four distinct moments...
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Gilbreath with Words by Dustin Marks

Effect: The magician shows the spectator a unique deck of cards, each bearing a different word. The spectator riffle shuffles the deck. The magician turns away as the spectator takes the top five cards and creates a sentence using those words on the cards. Different sentences can be created by the spectator. Without asking any questions, the magician reveals the exact sentence created by the spectator.

Unlock the power of words with Gilbreath with Words - amaze your audience with your knowledge of the future!

Gilbreath with Words is a powerful and baffling effect that will leave your...

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What to Say and Do and What Not to Say and Do by Dustin Marks

This eBook offers practical tips for magicians to enhance their performances. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication and engaging presentation to make magic effects more impactful and deceptive. The eBook offers specific suggestions on what to say and do, covering topics like misdirection, audience interaction, and handling potential issues. It stresses the value of showing rather than telling, using casual language for important actions, and minimizing dead time. Furthermore, it touches upon psychological principles to influence spectator choices and create stronger magical experiences. ...

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The Jokers Are In On It by Dustin Marks

Effect: One spectator merely thinks of a card. A second spectator deals cards face down, stopping absolutely anywhere they choose. The card they stop at is the first spectator's exact thought of card. Easy to do, no complicated procedures, instant reset.

Here's why "The Jokers Are In On It" is a must-have for your repertoire:

Spectator Shuffles the Deck: The spectator shuffles before and after thinking of their card, making any suspicion of magician manipulation impossible. This reinforces the feeling of fairness.

Minimal Magician Handling: You seemingly only touch the deck to remove...

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The Journey to Destiny by Dustin Marks

Effect: A prediction is placed face down on the table. The cards are shuffled, and the spectator cuts the deck. The spectator makes all the choices, yet the prediction clearly names four specific cards and their final positions: who is holding which card, the identity of the card on the table, and the top card of the deck.

Are you looking for a powerful card and easy effect that will leave your audience stunned and questioning the very nature of their choices? Look no further! The Journey to Destiny is a mind-blowing prediction effect that appears to give the spectator complete control,...

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The Force by Dustin Marks

A version of the Cut Deeper Force that provides reason and logic as to why the cards are turned over.

The Ultimate Hands-Off Force.

Imagine this: Your spectator shuffles their own deck. You never touch the deck, yet you manage to have them freely select a card you already know. Then, for an even more astonishing finish, you can reveal the exact position of their chosen card within the deck.

This isn't a dream – it's the reality of The Force, a revolutionary technique that puts the power of card control unknowingly into your spectator's hands.

Utterly Deceptive: The spectator shuffles...

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The Corner Short Card: A Seminal Work by Dustin Marks

This eBook covers the topic of corner short cards in depth, including what they are, how to create them, their impressive capabilities, and 14 very ingenious effects using them. If you're new to the concept of a corner short card, you will discover a powerful tool that will soon become a part of your arsenal. Corner short cards are the secret weapon of many of the top card experts. These weapons help magicians control cards in an invisible way to create miracles.

If you don't have a corner short card in your deck, you are missing out. The versatility of the corner short card is only limited...

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One Extra Card by Dustin Marks

Featuring an unexpected and impossible prediction. A spectator selects a card and shuffles it back into the deck while the magician's back is turned. The magician then identifies the spectator's card and reveals a duplicate of that card already present in the deck before the effect began.

  • Easy to do
  • No force of any kind
  • All 52 cards are different
  • No Multiple Outs
  • Works 100% of the time
  • No fishing
  • No electronics
  • No mirrors or shiners
  • No dual reality
  • No stooges
  • No switches

Note: You will need to buy a corner rounder ($12).

1st edition 2025, PDF 10 pages.

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Master of the Poker Game by Dustin Marks

Effect: The magician, demonstrating remarkable foresight and confidence in his abilities, cuts to the exact poker hand revealed by a secret prediction after the spectator shuffles the deck.

For those seeking a more realistic version of the classic 10-card poker demonstration, this presentation offers enhanced credibility and realism. The spectator thoroughly shuffles the deck both before and during the demonstration. The spectator cuts the deck taking the card he cuts to. Magician does the same. This is repeated until both have 5 cards that form a poker hand.

The demonstration concludes...

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Spectator's False Cut by Dustin Marks

The most deceptive false cut is when the spectator cuts the deck. This false cut is one of the most convincing false cuts of all the false cuts. It looks so innocent and fair.

This technique utilizes a simple triple cut sequence that maintains the order of the deck as the spectator cuts. It does this without the complexity often associated with other false cuts. There is no shift, pass, or similar involved. The magician simply cuts the deck one handed at the end of the cutting sequence and the spectator carries the cut.

Learn step by step how to perform this amazingly deceptive false...

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Self-Working Wild Card Prediction by Dustin Marks

Effect: A prediction identifies both the freely selected card (Wild Card) and its precise location in the deck, despite the deck (52 cards) being thoroughly shuffled by the spectator after the prediction was made. The routine is framed within the context of a card game. The spectator chooses the specific card game, number of players, the Wild Card, and they deal the game. The magician never touches the cards.

Are you looking for a killer prediction effect that'll knock their socks off and is easy to do? Well, you're in luck - this is exactly what you need. This effect represents the pinnacle...

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Backwards in Time by Dustin Marks

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. ...

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Shapes in Your Mind by Dustin Marks

Effect: In this demonstration of mind reading, a spectator simply thinks of one shape from a selection of seven distinct shapes. The spectator keeps their chosen shape private. Through the process where the spectator secretly spells out their chosen shape, the magician reveals the shape they had only moments ago held in their mind.

Here's what makes this effect so special: by using geometric shapes instead of regular playing cards, and adapting a clever principle from the gambling world into mind reading, we've created something truly different. It's not only astonishing to your audience,...

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Total Recall Meets Shufflebored by Dustin Marks

This is a combination of Shufflebored and Joshua Jay's Total Recall effect. Think Shufflebored with no setup and the spectators shuffle the cards. There is only one minor sleight, if you can call it a sleight, and no setup. There is some easy memory work. The reset is instant, and the deck is clean. The prediction AH card has three other predictions.

New: A timeline of the events is included making it quicker and easier to learn the effect.

Two .jpgs of the prediction AH card are included, front and back. You can print it on a blank playing card, index card etc.

Q1: What is the effect...

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Fate: a card mystery that cannot be explained by Dustin Marks

This is without a doubt the most powerful effect in my repertoire. The reactions it consistently generates from audiences are nothing short of astounding, and what makes it even more remarkable is it's easy to do. The psychological principles throughout this effect are truly fascinating - from the way it plays with expectations to how it builds and releases tension. Each of these psychological elements has been carefully crafted to create maximum impact, and these same principles can be effectively applied to enhance numerous other effects in your performances.

Effect: In this compelling...

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Multiple Outs Prediction by Dustin Marks

Are you looking for a fun effect to perform that leaves the spectator in awe? This is an effect for you. You are in complete control all the time, yet it appears the spectator makes all the choices. You relax and focus on your presentation rather than worrying about the method. This approach incorporates multiple outs into a card trick without relying on suspicious props or your pockets as an out. This method provides multiple options to easily handle different outcomes based on what your spectator chooses.

  • Easy to do
  • No sleight of hand
  • No card indexes
  • No using your pockets as an out ...
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