How to Do a Basic Card Trick

Deck Of Cards

Card tricks are a great way to entertain your friends and family. With a little practice, you can amaze them with your skill. In this article, we???ll show you how to do a basic card trick that will leave your audience wondering how you did it!

What You???ll Need

Deck Of Cards

To perform this trick, you???ll need a deck of cards. Any deck will do, but it???s best to use a new deck so that the cards are easier to handle.

Step 1: The Setup

Shuffle Cards

Shuffle the deck of cards thoroughly. This will ensure that the cards are random and not in any particular order.

Step 2: The Trick

Card Trick

Ask someone to pick a card from the deck. Tell them to look at the card and remember it, but not to show it to you or anyone else.

Step 3: The Reveal

Card Reveal

Now, take the deck of cards and look through it until you find the card that the person picked. Place it on top of the deck.

Step 4: The Shuffle

Card Shuffle

Shuffle the deck, making sure that you keep the chosen card on top. You can shuffle the cards any way you like, just make sure that the chosen card stays on top.

Step 5: The Reveal, Part 2

Card Reveal

Now, ask the person to tell you what their card was. You can either ask them to say it out loud or write it down on a piece of paper. Whatever they do, make sure that you don???t see their card.

Step 6: The Magic

Card Magic

Take the deck of cards and fan them out in your hand. Look for the card that is on top of the deck, which should be the chosen card. Pull it out and show it to the person. They will be amazed that you were able to find their card!

Conclusion

With a little practice, you can perform this basic card trick with ease. Remember to shuffle the deck thoroughly and keep the chosen card on top. Your audience will be amazed at your skill and wonder how you did it!

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