Introduction: The Changing Ace
Learn how to build a simple gimmick to change an ace of diamonds into and ace of spades!
Step 1: What You Need
You will need four cards:
A King of Spades
A Queen of Spades
An Ace of Spades
An Ace of Diamonds
Step 2: Cut the Card (literally)
Position the Ace of Diamonds at, lets say, 30 degrees. Draw a line and cut it in two. Then cut 3/4 of a centimeter of the bottom of the card.
Step 3: Tape the Card on the Queen
Place a piece of clear tape on the back of the sliver. Bend back the tape and stick it on at an angle that looks like you are fanning it out.
Step 4: Baffle Your Audiance
Now slip the Ace of Spaces under the sliver so that most of it is still sticking out. Cover it with the King and show everyone your cards.
Step 5: Now for the "magic"
Take the middle card our (Ace of Spades) and make sure nobody see it. Show the audiance that you took a card still hiding the flap. They think you took out the ace of diamonds. Now pick up the ace of spades. It magiclly changed!
15 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
Not a bad trick, but if someone wants to look at the cards, you're blown. That and i don't like the idea of wrecking a whole deck for one card
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
you are worried about a 2 buck deck of cards for a good trick? ok
13 years ago on Step 5
i dont really get it hmmmmmm oh well
13 years ago on Introduction
Hey, you just stole the idea for the shark www.magicgeek.com/theshark
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
@bassmonkey
this is nothing like the shark, this is a basic monte gimmick while the shark is a very complex gimmick
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
You sir have no idea what your talking about, the shark is on of themost simple gimmicks i've ever come across, I well admit that this isn't a copy, but if you want to say something stupid like that, well, don't!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
i'm not trying 2 start a fight but the shark is a bit complex compared 2 other gimmick card change effects
these monte gimmicks r rly easy 2 make, making the shark takes some time 2 make, it takes carefull glueing, cutting and placement
but getting away from both of these, i'm having trouble making a blink card, any help any1?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
hey sorry about coming off so strong there, here's a very usefull video on how to make it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49wSJMZL6Wk
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
oops! here try this www.youtube.com/watch
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
it's a good vid but i need a pro blink card vid
i'm having trouble with the dental dam overall
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
oh... i don't know what you meen...
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
a pro made blink card has a latex hinge inside it which is what makes it looks like an instant change. dental dam is supposedly the best 4 making this latex hinge
any1 else have any tips with this?
16 years ago
i am into magic to and I have to say that that is not a bad idea. good job
Reply 16 years ago
I'll probably put some more up so keep posted!
16 years ago
Though it's nothing fancy, it's something that every aspiring magician can do to impress their friends.