Ebook - In Plain Sight by Mick Ayres
Description & Effect
Unraveling a Decades-Old Mystery
Imagine a challenge that stumped even the most brilliant minds in magic for over half a century. In the 1940s, the ingenious Paul Curry introduced his 'Unsolved Card Problem,' an effect so profound it seemed impossible. A shuffled deck, a freely chosen stopping point, a prediction openly displayed — yet, the predicted card vanishes, only to reappear as the sole face-down card among a sea of face-up cards, matching your initial forecast perfectly. Curry himself, despite his genius, never presented an adequate solution before his passing, leaving behind what became known as "Curry's Open Prediction Challenge." This elusive puzzle has haunted conjurers, daring them to crack its code and make history.
Introducing "In Plain Sight": The Definitive Solution
The quest ends now. "In Plain Sight," a groundbreaking collaboration between Mick Ayres and the intriguing paranormalist Jim Callahan, finally delivers the elegant and deceptive solution to Curry's formidable challenge. This isn't just another card trick; it's a meticulously crafted theatrical experience that allows you to share this captivating narrative with your audience and, in doing so, etch your name into the annals of magic history. Prepare to present an effect that transcends mere illusion, transforming it into an unforgettable event that will leave your audience gasping.
Why "In Plain Sight" Stands Apart
What makes "In Plain Sight" truly revolutionary is its accessibility combined with its staggering impact. Forget years of demanding practice; there is absolutely no challenging sleight-of-hand involved. This ingenious method focuses on presentation and psychological subtleties, making it achievable for magicians of all skill levels. The dramatic reveal and the perception of impossible fairness—with a guest freely shuffling and dealing—have repeatedly earned standing ovations. Furthermore, its unique construction allows for the presentation to be repeated without ever diminishing the profound mystery or the sense of wonder, making it a powerful opener or closer for any performance.
Command Your Audience's Attention
With "In Plain Sight," you're not just performing a trick; you're orchestrating an experience. You're offering your audience a piece of magic history, brought to life through a presentation so clean and direct, it defies explanation. Elevate your magic, captivate your spectators, and join the ranks of those who have finally conquered Paul Curry's legendary "Open Prediction Challenge." This is your opportunity to add a truly powerful, reputation-making piece to your repertoire, ensuring your performances are remembered long after the applause fades.
Original Specs
In the 1940's Paul Curry challenged conjurors everywhere with his 'Unsolved Card Problem' by describing an amazing effect: A household deck of cards is shuffled by a guest. Next, you openly write the name of a card and show it to the audience. Your guest now deals cards face up, stops at a place of her own choosing, and now deals a single card face down to the table. She now deals the rest of the deck face up until all the cards are on the table. Your predicted card has not been seen. The guest turns over the single face down card...it matches your prediction!
Unfortunately, Paul Curry passed away before coming up with an adequate solution to this daunting presentation...known today as "Curry's Open Prediction Challenge". Will Curry's elusive proposal ever be solved? Yes!
In Plain Sight, a creative collaboration between myself and the controversial paranormalist Jim Callahan, allows you to share this captivating tale with your audience and make history at the same time by solving Curry's Challenge. This dramatic presentation has earned standing ovations repeatedly. Why? Because, to your audience, In Plain Sight is not just an effect...it is an unforgettable event.
There is absolutely no challenging sleight-of-hand involved. The presentation allows for repetition without diminishing the mystery.
