Imagine this: A spectator shuffles a regular blue-backed deck and freely selects any card - no forcing, no restrictions. That card is immediately sealed inside an envelope, in full view. On the table, untouched from the beginning, lies a wallet - secured by elastic bands. Inside, the spectator discovers another sealed envelope. The envelope in the wallet is opened and a red-backed card is extracted. The spectator's blue-backed card is taken out from the envelope, two different cards from two different places. No envelope switch (only two envelopes used). No sleights. No clue. Yet when both cards are turned over ... they are perfectly identical.
Why it's a modern classic:
- The spectator does the shuffling and selection.
- The card is placed in the envelope by the magician using just one finger - no palming, no funny moves.
- The second envelope has been locked in the wallet from the start.
Includes complete routine, presentation tips, and professional insights. Why performers love it:
- Self-working - focus entirely on presentation
- No gimmicked wallet - fully examinable
- No gimmicked decks
- No gimmicked envelopes
- Packs flat, plays big - ideal for walkaround, parlour, and intimate performances
Arthur Carter's clever method uses simple props (two envelopes, a wallet, and a subtle preparation) to create an effect that feels impossible. It's the kind of trick that gets gasps - and leaves no trace behind. A true gem from the golden era of magic - now available for modern performers!
1st digital edition 2025, PDF 4 pages.
word count: 867 which is equivalent to 3 standard pages of text