Ebook - The Magnetized Cards by Gary Plants
Description & Effect
Unveiling The Magnetized Cards
Step into a realm of pure astonishment with "The Magnetized Cards" by Gary Plants, a masterful reimagining of a classic effect that has captivated audiences for decades. Imagine placing several playing cards onto your open palm in a casual, circular arrangement. With a slow, deliberate turn, your hand is inverted, yet the cards defy gravity, mysteriously clinging to your flesh as if held by an unseen magnetic force. The audience watches, bewildered, as this impossible tableau holds. Then, at your command, all of the cards instantly and completely drop from your palm, clattering onto the table, leaving spectators utterly speechless. This is not just a trick; it’s an elegant demonstration of visual impossibility designed to leave a lasting impression.
A Revolutionary Method
What makes Gary Plants' approach truly revolutionary is the sheer ingenuity behind the deception. Unlike previous incarnations of this baffling illusion, "The Magnetized Cards" employs absolutely no pins, threads, wires, loops, or *even magnets*. Yes, you read that correctly – despite the evocative name, the secret relies on a clever, innovative methodology entirely devoid of the very tools one might suspect. This pristine, gimmick-free approach ensures a clean presentation and eliminates any concerns about difficult setups or suspicious handling, making it a dream for close-up performers who demand maximum impact with minimal fuss.
Audience-Tested Excellence
This incredible effect, an acknowledged favorite of legendary magician Nate Leipzig, has been brought into the modern era with Gary Plants' brilliant methodology. It's not just a theoretical wonder; it's a proven crowd-pleaser. Professional magicians have been "having a ball" performing "The Magnetized Cards" in high-profile venues like the Houdini Lounge in the Monte Carlo Resort, garnering reactions that "leave nothing to be desired." Testimonials even recount stories of performances preceding the magician at the Magic Castle, leading to eager requests to witness this phenomenon firsthand. Hailed as one of the best card tricks of its time, its impact is undeniable.
Why This Trick Stands Out
"The Magnetized Cards" offers a perfect blend of visual mystery, professional deception, and incredible audience engagement. It's an illusion that looks truly magical, defies logical explanation, and empowers you to perform a classic with a revolutionary, clean secret. Perfect for close-up settings, this routine provides a memorable moment of magic that will solidify your reputation as a master of the impossible. Experience the power of an effect that transcends simple trickery, leaving an indelible mark on every audience member.
Original Specs
Effect: A favorite effect of Nate Leipzig, yet Gary’s method is revolutionary in that there’s not a pin, thread or wire loop, or even a magnet employed.
Cards are placed onto the magician’s palm in a circular pattern. The hand is slowly turned over and the cards mysteriously cling, as though magnetized, to the magician’s palm. When the magician desires, all of the cards immediately drop from the palm to the table.
Next on my list are Gary Plants’ two new card tricks, “The Impossible Close-up Rising Card,” and “The Magnetized Cards” (Marketplace November 2000). I’ve been having a ball with these two tricks, performing them in the Houdini Lounge in the Monte Carlo Resort. The audience reaction leaves nothing to be desired. In fact, when I visited the Magic Castle one evening in late October, I discovered that stories about my performance of these two tricks had preceded me. I had several requests to perform these at the Castle. These are the best two card tricks of 2000. Nothing else even comes close.
