[Magic Video] Route 1 by David Forrest

Behold! David Forrest’s Route 1: A mind-blowing card trick where spectators name ANY card & number, and with a blue deck from the start, it appears! Self-working magic! ✨

Product information

Route 1 by David Forrest – The Ultimate Card Magic Experience

Prepare to amaze your audience with Route 1, an ingenious card magic routine by David Forrest. This method is so seamless, it will leave everyone wondering how it’s even possible!

How It Works

Start by displaying a blue-backed deck and placing it aside in your pocket. Then, pull out a red deck and perform your most impressive tricks to set the stage. Just as you’re about to wrap up, suggest an experiment—a bold and daring feat. Ask a spectator to think of any card and then any number between 1 and 52. These choices are written on the back of a Joker, left in full view for everyone to see.

You propose that, through shuffling and cutting, you’ll position their chosen card at the exact number they named. When they seem skeptical, remind them of the blue deck from earlier. Hand that deck to a spectator, who counts cards face-up one by one. The tension builds as the last card is revealed—it’s the exact card they were thinking of!

Why Choose Route 1?

Route 1 is almost entirely self-working, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The 14-page manuscript provides a simple guide to creating a gimmick that does nothing and everything at the same time. Here’s what makes it a must-have:

• No memorized decks or memory work required
• No indexes or palming needed
• The spectator counts the cards themselves
• Uses a completely normal deck—no duplicates or gaffed cards
• No cards left in the case or near misses
• Works with any card and any number
• Guaranteed to succeed every single time!

NOTE: This is a digital download. The gimmick is not included.