Card in Pocket

Effect:

The magician puts the whole deck into his pocket and eventually pulls out the one "freely" chosen card by the volunteer.

Secret:

This is a psychological force. First, look at either the top or bottom card in the deck and remember it.

You will force them to pick this card. Here's how it works.

Choose a color...red or black.

Let's assume the card is the seven of diamonds. If they say red say Great! and move on. If they say black, say "Great! that leaves...Red..right"

"Okay red it is"

Now let's decide if we want it high or low. "When I snap my fingers you say high 7,8,9,10, Jack, Queen, King or low Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6"

If they say low, say Great! Low is elimanted! If they say Red, say "Great! Red it is!"

Are you getting the hang of this?

Then just have them name a few different cards in the last step. Proceed as you did above. Narrow it down to the one card.

Remember, stay excited about their choices, don't ever hesitate. Although this trick has a simple secret, it is very difficult to do flawlessly and without pause or hesitation.

In the end, pull the one card out of your pocket as you pretend to feel around the shuffled deck for it.

Voila! The seven of diamonds!