Between more startling tricks, the following neat bit of eliminating magic may be welcome if for nothing else than its difference “face”. The selected card is noted and returned. It is necessary that the performer control it to the extent that it eventually lands 22nd from the top. This can be left to the individual prowess of each reader, but a simple and impromptu method is to start running the cards for the selection, counting them in groups of three. The card removed, keep on running along through the 21st, and hold the deck apart for the replacement after which the cards are fairly squared.
Deal the pack to the spectator and yourself, a card at a time, starting with him. Ask him if his card is among the 26 he has received. It won’t be, but don’t act surprised. Start dealing all over again, using your own pile of 26, and again starting with him. Ask if his card is among the 13 dealt to him. Be a bit more surprised when he says it is not. Keep this procedure up and finally you will have but 3 cards left in your pile. He gets the 1st and 3rd, you get the 2nd. He still hasn’t got his card, and when he names it have him turn over the one which is in front of you. Be amazed by the remarkable coincidence, and try to take credit for being a skillful card sharp.
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