Hello guys,
I wanted to share with you a concept I stumbled upon once which instantly appealed to me and got me great reactions as soon as I started applying it. I don't recall where I found it sadly, it might have been in Apocalypse. If you know anything about it, I'd be super glad to know more about the origins.
Basically you've got an evelope on the side of the table you're performing on. It's in full sight since the beginning of your performance or effect.
I usually do it as a finale for my ambitious card routine. After making the S card rise to the top multiple times, I make it vanish from the deck.
I point towards the envelope and tell him that there's one card inside (the spectator can feel the card if (s)he wants). I emphasize on the fact that it was in plain sight since the beginning and I never touched it. You know the drill.
That's when I give him the envelope, tell him that the card is inside and ask him to keep it with himself but tonever open it. That way we both created the longest magic trick ever. By never opening the envelope, we have created something impossible that will potentially live on forever.
It is extremely strong, leaves the spectators with a very personal object and it is basically bulletproof since the only possible scenarios are:
• The S doesn't want to cooperate (heckler, suspicious type) and opens the envelope on the spot. His signed card is inside. Applause for you.
• The S cooperates but opens the envelope later (curiosity), at home for example. His signed card is inside. Your reputation is still untouched.
• The S never opens the envelope and you've achieved an awesome experiment.
So, I don't want to talk about method here since it's not the point of the subreddit anyways but I wanted your thoughts and opinions on such an effect/concept. Its origins, other applications you could think of?
I'd love to see more theory discussed here on /r/magic without revealing anything. Just to see what everyone thinks and the ways they'd do certain things.
Thanks for reading!
First of all, unless there's a switch or a load that's not described here (which I feel like there has to be, but what the hell do I know?) this sounds like the cleanest card to envelope that I've ever heard of. I really wish the OP knew where he found this, because I would love to look this up.
I really love the idea of a trick that plays out over the course of days, months, or years. This honestly sounds like something Andy from The Jerx would have come up with. If you like this style of effect, definitely check out his site for more of the same. It's definitely not for everyone, but something like this can really make a lasting impression on a spectator.
As pointed out by the OP, there really is no downside to the effect. If they open the envelope immediately, the card is inside and everyone claps. If they open it later, it creates a second moment of magic. If they never open it, they have a permanent reminder of the magic.
I also like an idea posted by someone else in the thread:
I would present it as such: "I want to give you a choice. In this envelope there is only one card. I am claiming this is your signed card. You can choose to doubt me and open it, but that will ruin the magic, OR you can keep it closed forever; and whenever you feel that this world is devoid of wonder and magic you can pick up that envelope and feel the magic inside." or something like that.
I think if I were to ever perform this, that's the route I would take. I really need to start sourcing a clean card to envelope effect because I really want to try this. If anyone can point me in the right direction or tries this themselves, I would love to hear how it went.
- Andster
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