A Classic Chan Canasta Trick

This is one of my favourite pieces as of late. My favourite part is that she knows what card is where, without even knowing how she does!
Intuition is a funny thing.

[@BarryAllenMagic]

Nicely performed mate - from the repertoire of my Hero. I just don't get how Mentalists these days overlook Chan Canasta's brilliance. The guy became a TV superstar here in the UK; before making a worldwide reputation with 2 packs of cards and borrowed books. Everything was about the presentation with Chan. He put the authenticity into Mentalism by taking chances and getting things wrong - it made it REAL. Mentalists these days just haven't got the iron bollocks to follow his lead. Everything has to be 100% accurate - which to my way of thinking, isn't just the 'too perfect theory' BUT is also patronising; particularly to an intelligent audience. If someone is a Magician then fine; but as a professional Mentalist, you have to make it real. Let me give an example. I performed this very effect myself, countless times, only a few weeks ago whilst table-hopping at a party. I use Chan's suit order (CDHS) and for some reason (just possibly in auto-pilot mode), I miscalled the value of the first card at one table. Do you know the response? "Yes........but you still got the suit correct". Even at my age, after many years, I learnt a valuable lesson.

[@mackinleys.delusions]

Absolutely! I love Chan's work. He was incredible. And I'm with you on the idea of taking chances. Another of my heroes, Docc Hilford, always says a Mentalist should be 85% right. Thanks for the lovely comment! I appreciate it.

[@CEDtalks85]

This was nicely done!

[@mackinleys.delusions]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it.

[@CEDtalks85]

@@mackinleys.delusions you’re welcome. Keep posting performances. These routines are awesome!

[@mackinleys.delusions]

@@CEDtalks85 I appreciate that so much! Keep an eye out for more!