The Hoff by Josh Burch (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Discover "The Hoff": A Modern Card Miracle
Immerse your audience in an impossible card mystery with "The Hoff" by Josh Burch. This isn't just another card trick; it's a super clever, hands-off approach to the legendary Hofzinser Ace Problem, hailed by top magicians like Sebastian Midtvage and Nathan Kranzo. Imagine performing a profound piece of card magic that leaves spectators speechless, yet requires no complicated sleight of hand. Josh Burch is back with an approach so devious and clean, it's no wonder experts call it "the best way to do it!".
The Impossible Effect Unfolds
Here's the stunning sequence your audience will experience: You begin by producing the four aces and setting them aside. A spectator is invited to take the deck, even cutting it beneath a table to truly isolate their selection. With a mere wave of your hand, one of the aces mysteriously flips face down. When the spectator's chosen card is revealed, it impossibly matches the suit of the ace that just turned! But the miracle doesn't end there. The deck is placed back on the table, and after a magical gesture, it's spread to reveal a single face-up card in the middle. In a jaw-dropping twist, this face-up card is the ace that previously turned over. And when the original face-down card among the aces is flipped, it's none other than their selected card! A double punch that guarantees a powerful reaction every time.
Effortless Mystery, Maximum Impact
"The Hoff" is designed for maximum impact with minimal effort. This ingenious routine comes complete with specially printed Maiden Back cards that handle all the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus purely on presentation. You'll execute a killer transposition with absolutely no moves, making the magic feel truly spontaneous and impossible. As a bonus, Josh Burch also teaches a fantastic ace production that you can seamlessly incorporate into your other routines, enhancing your overall card magic repertoire. Whether you're looking for an unforgettable opener for your card set or a compelling mystery that baffles even the most discerning viewers, "The Hoff" delivers. Give your audience a card experience they'll talk about long after the performance is over.
Original Specs
"A super clever take on a classic plot. A hands-hoff handling of the ace problem that’s definitely worth checking out." - Sebastian Midtvage
"The Hofzinser Ace Problem is my favorite plot in card magic. This is the best way to do it!" - Josh Burch
"This is a great hands-off trick. Not only that but the spectator gets to make the selection in their own hands! I think Hofzinser would think this is pretty cool!!!" - Nathan Kranzo
"This is one of those 2 punch tricks, where if you don't get them in the first part, you'll knock 'em out in the second! Fantastic work and thinking from Josh as always." - Andrew Neiner
"If you have always wanted to perform the infamous Hofzinger Ace Problem, then you need to forget about the hassle and get THE HOFF!" - Cody S. Fisher
You'll fool everybody, and they never see the twist coming!
The Hoff is a hands-off miracle where the aces not only divine the card selected by the spectator, but you also get a killer transposition that requires no moves. Josh Burch is back with a killer approach to Hofzinser’s Ace Problem that your audiences will love. This is The Hoff by Josh Burch.
Here’s what happens:
The four aces are produced and then placed off to the side. A spectator takes the deck under the table and cuts the deck to select a card. With a wave of the hand, one of the aces mysteriously turns face down. When the selected card is revealed, it is discovered that the suit of the selected card matches the ace that has turned face down. The deck is placed back on the table, and after a magical gesture, the deck is spread on the table to reveal that a card has turned face up in the middle of the deck. Impossibly the face-up card in the middle of the deck is the ace that was face down, and when the face-down card between the other aces is turned over, it is discovered to be the selected card.
The Hoff comes with specially printed cards on Maiden Back cards that do all of the work for you. In addition to this amazing trick, you will also learn a fun ace production that you can use in your other routines. The Hoff is a killer opener for any card set and an engaging effect that will baffle your audience. Give your audience a card mystery that they will never forget with The Hoff by Josh Burch.
