Introduction
Magic tricks have always been fascinating to people. The ability to perform something inexplicable and seemingly impossible is a great source of entertainment. One of the most popular magic tricks is the rising card trick. In this trick, a spectator selects a card and places it back into the deck. The magician then causes that card to rise to the top of the deck, seemingly on its own. In this article, we will give you a step by step guide on how to perform the rising card trick.
Preparation
Before you start performing the trick, you need to prepare the deck of cards. Take one card and cut a small notch on one side of the card. This notch will allow you to grip the card easily and make it rise to the top of the deck. You also need to set up the deck in a specific way. Place the notched card on top of the deck and then place the card that you want to force on top of that. This card will be the one that the spectator selects.
Forcing the Card
Now that the deck is prepared, you need to force the spectator to select the card that you want them to. To do this, hold the deck face down and ask the spectator to select a card. When they do, hold the deck in your left hand and use your right hand to peel off the top card, revealing the notched card underneath. Place the selected card on top of the notched card and then push the cards back together. The notched card will grip the selected card, making it easy to control.
The Trick
Now comes the fun part - performing the trick. Hold the deck in your left hand and ask the spectator to place their hand on top of the deck. Place your right hand on top of their hand and apply pressure to the top of the deck. The pressure will cause the notched card to rise up, bringing the selected card with it. The card will appear to rise on its own, impressing your audience.
Revealing the Card
Once the card has risen to the top of the deck, you can reveal it to the spectator. You can either ask them to remove their hand and reveal the card yourself, or you can ask them to do it. Either way, the card will appear to have risen to the top of the deck by itself.
Variations
There are many variations of the rising card trick that you can try. One popular variation is to have the selected card rise out of the deck vertically, rather than horizontally. This can be achieved by placing a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of the selected card and then pressing it onto the top of the deck. When pressure is applied to the deck, the card will rise up vertically.
Conclusion
The rising card trick is a classic magic trick that always amazes audiences. With a little bit of preparation and practice, you can easily learn how to perform this trick and impress your friends and family. Remember to keep the notched card hidden and to apply pressure slowly and steadily to make the trick more convincing. Have fun practicing and performing!
