Effect: A spectator freely selects a card and loses the card in the deck. The spectator cuts a packet of cards and places it face down on the table. The cards are eliminated in a very fair manner until only one card remains. That card is not the spectator card, but a prediction revealing the location of the spectator's card in the deck.
Description:
The PATEO Principle appears to give the spectator control over how items are eliminated. In reality the magician is in control during the entire process.
One of the major disadvantages is that it can be a long procedure. The other major downside is that some spectators see the outcome before the reveal happens.
I have eliminated both disadvantages. Once you understand the process and the simple secret, you can shortcut the process while "seemingly" allowing the spectator even more control.
I am a big believer in changing an expected outcome to a totally unexpected conclusion. I have done this using the PATEO Principle, and I believe you will like what I have done. The spectator never sees it coming, and it is easy to do.
You can use my methods in other effects.
Included is an awesome effect using the PATEO Principle with my new additions.
- Absolutely, positively, no equivocate
- Minimal sleight of hand
- No math
- Easy to do
- No switches
- No apps
1st edition 2025, PDF 18 pages
word count: 2771 which is equivalent to 11 standard pages of text
