The Ultimate 3-Card Monte Deception
Henry Evans' 3 Card Monte 2000 offers magicians a truly baffling and direct approach to the classic street hustle. This isn't just another routine; it's a meticulously crafted performance piece designed to leave your audience absolutely dumbfounded. Imagine presenting two 'eight of hearts' cards and one 'ace', asking a spectator to simply follow the ace. The cards are turned face down, an eight is clearly set aside to seemingly improve their odds, leaving only two cards. A 50/50 chance, right? Wrong. No matter which card they choose, the ace is never where they expect it to be, having magically swapped places with the eight that was set aside moments before. The true beauty? Everything can be immediately examined, leaving no trace of the deception behind.
A Masterclass in Misdirection and Sleight of Hand
This routine is a testament to Henry Evans' genius for creating visual and impactful magic. It takes the time-honored premise of the 3-Card Monte and elevates it with a stunning, impossible transposition. The instructions provided will walk you through the precise handling and psychology needed to execute this effect flawlessly. You'll learn the nuances that transform a mere trick into a true moment of wonder. The routine capitalizes on natural movements and clever sequencing to create an experience where the spectator feels certain they know the outcome, only to be completely fooled. This is powerful, direct magic that fits perfectly in any close-up or street magic repertoire.
What You'll Receive and What You'll Need
This product provides the comprehensive, photo-illustrated instructions for Henry Evans' 3 Card Monte 2000 routine. You'll gain access to the secrets behind this incredible effect, enabling you to perform it with skill and confidence. The routine is designed to be performed using ordinary Bicycle playing cards. Please note, as specified in the product name, the necessary secret gimmicks for performing this routine are 'not included' with this purchase. You will need to supply or construct these components yourself based on the instructions provided. This allows for personalization and ensures you have the exact tools you prefer for your performance. Master a classic, redefined by Henry Evans.
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Description
As in the classic three-card monte routine, the magician displays one “winner card” along with two others, two eight of hearts cards, for example. The magician asks a spectator to try and follow the ace. All three cards are turned face down and one of the eights is even clearly shown and set aside to better the spectator’s chances.
Now there are only two cards-there’s a 50/50 chance the spectator will find the ace! The cards are mixed, but no matter what card the spectator chooses they can’t find the ace because somehow it magically changed places with the eight that was set aside at the beginning! Everything may then be fully examined.
One of Henry’s most direct and visual routines. Comes with three normal Bicycle cards (uses any three cards), the necessary secret gimmicks and photo-illustrated instructions.
