Magic tricks have fascinated people for centuries. The ability to make something appear or disappear, levitate or transform has always been a source of wonder and amazement. One of the most popular magic tricks is the signed card in wallet trick. In this trick, the magician gets a spectator to sign a card, and then makes it appear in their wallet, which has been in their pocket the whole time. This article will explain how this trick is done and some variations that can be used to make it even more impressive.
The Basic Trick
The signed card in wallet trick is a classic of magic. Here's how it works:
- The magician gets a spectator to sign a card, usually a playing card, with a marker.
- The magician takes the signed card and puts it back into the deck.
- The magician then takes out their wallet, which has been in their pocket the whole time, and shows it to the spectator.
- The magician opens the wallet and takes out the signed card, which has somehow magically appeared inside.
This trick is relatively easy to do, but it does require some preparation and practice. The key to the trick is to make sure that the spectator's signed card ends up in the wallet without them noticing. There are several ways to do this.
The Palm
One way to get the signed card into the wallet is to use a technique called "the palm." This technique involves hiding the card in the palm of your hand and then transferring it to the wallet without the spectator noticing.
Here's how to do it:
- After the spectator has signed the card, hold it in your hand with the signature facing down.
- As you put the card back into the deck, secretly palm it in your hand. This means that you hide it in the palm of your hand without the spectator noticing.
- Take out your wallet and show it to the spectator. As you do this, turn your hand over so that the card is now face up in your palm.
- Open the wallet and transfer the card from your palm to the wallet, making sure that the signature is still visible.
The Switch
Another way to get the signed card into the wallet is to use a technique called "the switch." This technique involves switching the signed card for a duplicate card that is already in the wallet.
Here's how to do it:
- Before the trick, prepare a duplicate card that is already in your wallet, either by using a duplicate card or by writing the spectator's name on a blank card.
- After the spectator has signed the card, put it back in the deck and secretly take out the duplicate card from your wallet.
- Show the spectator your wallet and open it to reveal the duplicate card.
- Take out the duplicate card and switch it for the signed card in the deck.
- Show the signed card in the wallet and let the spectator take it out to examine it.
Variations
There are many variations of the signed card in wallet trick that can be used to make it even more impressive. Here are a few:
- Instead of using a wallet, use a sealed envelope that has been in the spectator's possession the whole time.
- Use a clear plastic wallet that allows the spectator to see the signed card inside before it is removed.
- Make the signed card appear in a place other than the wallet, such as a locked box or a sealed bottle.
- Have the spectator hold onto the wallet the entire time, and make the signed card appear inside without ever touching the wallet.
Conclusion
The signed card in wallet trick is a classic of magic that never fails to impress. With a little preparation and practice, anyone can learn how to perform this trick and leave their audience amazed. Whether you use the palm or switch technique, or one of the many variations of the trick, the signed card in wallet is sure to be a hit.
