Whilst performing in restaurants, it is always good to make friends with the staff. They may also like to get involved with the magic and they can help you with reveals. This was one of my favourites... You need to prepare a playing card by cutting out the number and one of the large pips on the card. You can do this with a scalpel. If you approach the table as they are taking the coffee orders, let the member of staff know what you are going to do ahead of time.. because who ever orders a cappuccino is going...

For years I have performed a folded card to box.I'm about to share a discovery to appear to remove a folded card from inside a box.For years I used to p*lm the folded MCF and basically plant the box from the table on to the p*lmed folded card and mime removing it. OK, I did it with a lot of finesse and it looked real but this new method I am about to share is much cleaner.What i'm about to explain is the method I now use and wish I created a long time ago.  Lets presume your card box is on the...

Worthwhile...You decide!! 1) Place a folded playing card in a glass.2) Fill the glass with rice... Don't let anybody see steps 1& 2.3) Have a card selected and signed.4) M*rc*ry F*ld the selected card after making it vanish.5) Shake the glass with your empty hand and watch the card rise.6) Appear to remove the card but secretly push the 'duplicate' card back in as you simultaneously appear to remove it by releasing the signed M*rc*ry F*ld C*rd.7) Make sure you cover the duplicate card with rice so it is no longer seen. Presentation... Figure that bit yourself! Joel