How to Do Easy Card Tricks

Instructions Step 1: Create a trick card Create a trick card, also known as the money card, by cutting off the corner of the Ace of Spades at a forty-five degree angle so you have about one quarter of the card. TIP: A red Queen is often used as the money card, in which case …

Instructions Step 1: Show cards Fan the three Monte cards, showing only the corner of the Ace and Two, and display them to the spectator. Keep the Three of Clubs on the top, since that is the only non-gimmicked card, and the Ace of Hearts with the gimmicked corner on the bottom. Step 2: Place …

Instructions Step 1: Put double-backed cards on ends of deck Square the cards with the double-backed cards on the top and bottom, the blue sides facing the same direction. Step 2: Arrange the Queens in the middle of the deck Arrange the Queens between the double-backed cards, with all blue backs facing the same direction. …

Instructions Step 1: Stack the cards in your hand Square the three cards in your hand with the random card on top, the red Ace in the middle, and the black Ace on the bottom. Step 2: Show the red Ace Perform a double-lift, grabbing the top and middle cards together, pulling the two cards …

Instructions Step 1: Tear one card Before you begin, tear off the top right quarter from a card of the same suit as the card you’ll be using for the trick. Using your thumb, hold this piece on the lower inside corner of the performance card. Step 2: Fold the card Hold the intact performance …

Instructions Step 1: Arrange deck so the cards all show one color Arrange the deck of cards so that all of the red sides of the cards are face up and the blue sides are face down. TIP: Double-backed decks can be purchased at most magic shops, or make your own by gluing together two …

Instructions Step 1: Change iPhone background to plain Select a plain black background for your iPhone. This will help the card stand out more at the end of the trick. Step 2: Adjust Magicard settings Go into the Magicard settings menu and adjust settings such as touch and click on display of the card, as …

Instructions Step 1: Look at top card Look at the top card of the deck before you perform the trick. Step 2: Put deck under handkerchief Show your audience the deck of cards; face down in your palm. Step 3: Put handkerchief over deck Place a handkerchief over the deck while turning it so the …

Instructions Step 1: Shuffle the cards Glimpse at the bottom card, and then shuffle the deck several times, keeping the same card at the bottom. Remember the bottom card – this is your pick, but don’t tell the audience. Step 2: Ask participant to name two suits Ask the participant to name two of the …

Instructions Step 1: Glue two cards Glue the fronts of two cards together so the backs are showing. This is the trick card that you will put in your wallet. TIP: Sneak it into someone else’s wallet and then perform the trick for them to make it even more impressive. Step 2: Shuffle Shuffle and …

Instructions Step 1: Fold two cards Fold two cards in half with the faces on the outside Step 2: Glue the cards together Apply glue to half of the back of each card, and then glue the halves together so the faces of the cards form two right angles and the backs unfold to look …

Instructions Step 1: Fold cards Ask a volunteer to fold and make a crease lengthwise in the King, and another volunteer to fold and make a crosswise crease in the Six. TIP: Use ordinary business cards to dispel any notion of using trick cards. Just don’t give them back. Step 2: Rip the card Make …

Instructions Step 1: Have a spectator pick a card Have a spectator pick a card but retain the bottom 12 cards. These are gimmick cards containing magnetic weights that raise any card touching them. Step 2: Place card in the deck Take the spectator’s card and replace it in the deck. Step 3: Cut deck …

Instructions Step 1: Make the gimmick card Place the glued cards between two heavy books to keep them flat. Leave them there for an hour to let the glue dry. Step 2: Place the gimmick card Place the gimmick card on top of the deck. Make sure the color facing up is the same color …

Instructions Step 1: Tape string Tape one end of the invisible string to one corner of the card. Step 2: Wrap card Wind the string lengthwise around the card numerous times, moving towards the opposite end of the card to make a bed for the match. Step 3: Tape string Tape the other end of …

Instructions Step 1: Glue one deck face to face Take one whole deck and glue each card face to face so you have half a deck of double-backed cards. Step 2: Add half of regular deck Discard half of the other deck, leaving half a deck of regular cards and half a deck of double-sided …

Instructions Step 1: Shuffle the cards Have the volunteer shuffle the cards, and then choose one. Step 2: Have them pick one Ask them to return the deck, and turn your back so you won’t see their card. Tell them to remember what it is. Step 3: Look at the bottom card While your back …

Instructions Step 1: Set it up Before your audience arrives, tuck the duplicate card into the bottom of the envelope… And fold the envelope over so the side with the writing is covered. Now put the three cards into the top part of the folded envelope, and stick the whole package in your pocket. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Choose a card Have a spectator choose a card, memorize it, and return it to the deck. Step 2: Mark the return point Mark where they returned the card by using your pinky to create a slight space over it. Step 3: Bring it to the top Do a quick shuffle, secretly …

Instructions Step 1: Set up the trick Set up the trick before your audience arrives. Fan out the red-backed deck of cards face up in front of you.Then find the blue-backed card that matches the red-backed card at the end of the deck… Put it face up on top of the matching red card. Now …

Instructions Step 1: Cradle the deck Use your left hand to cradle the deck from below. With your palm facing up, extend your index finger in front of the deck. Use the rest of your fingers to grip the deck from the bottom. Step 2: Grip the deck With your right hand, use an overhand …

Instructions Step 1: Explain Tell the participant you are going to use mind control to make a card magically rise to the top of a deck. Step 2: Perform a double lift As you’re talking, perform a double lift — that is, pretend you are taking just the top card from the top of the …

Instructions Step 1: Separate the top two cards Rifle through a deck of cards in your left hand as you chat with your audience. Separate the top two cards from the deck and hold the break with your pinky. Step 2: Square the deck in your hand Square the deck and cup it between your …