DO INSANE MAGIC CARD TRICK WITH ANYONE'S NAME! (Astound Your Friends!)

[@noahcarver1707]

Just performed this one at a buisness thing, The people had name tags so I didn't even have to ask their name! it was awesome!

[@theotruong5843]

Mr. Sankey, what if I set up the red card at the very bottom and the prediction second from the bottom? Riffle shuffle to keep the bottom two, neck-tie second deal, bottom pink count, swing cut, and finish it up with a clean riffle force? That would eliminate the suspicious moment of finding the red card and the pocket switch.

[@detodounpoco37]

Keep the good work Jay. You are the BEST magic teacher in KZbin. Your profound observations make this site a better place for Magicians learning how to keep the tricks behind and do MAGIC.

[@SankeyMagic]

Sounds like you and me are on the same bus. Lucky me!

[@DerKnebelini]

If you can find an excuse for the question you ask them you can predict anything on the card like for example their pets name, their best friends name, their mothers or fathers name or their job or their favourite food or their favourite free time activity etc... Be creative :) Thank You Jay for uploading this incredibly great trick! Definitely gonna add it to my repertoire!

[@ddyoder]

"One handed gestures have a dark history" - that was good. Thanks for sharing this trick and bringing your humor to your subscribers

[@SankeyMagic]

I figure we both bring our humanity to each other amigo.

[@interestedlen8823]

Thank you Jay. Beautifully presented, very generous lesson, stay well.

[@LuisCruz-un2ny]

Wow!!!! Been learning magic from you for over 20 years. The only way in those days to access to what you had to offer was to wait for you to come down for a convention or to buy your videos. Amazing trick. Thank you.

[@filipbaader]

Here's the thing. What if the card you write their name was the only red one in a blue deck. You could palm it in or something after the shuffle. You would say its a red card, but it would be the only red-backed card in the deck.

[@detectivejonesw]

Filip Baader that is real nice

[@BenAllenGoogle]

Thats actually a really good idea

[@personal61319]

LOL "...and I even had a sense of what their name...might.....be.....baaaravvissss" hilarious XD

[@SankeyMagic]

I know, right? Chris really threw me for a loop with that one.

[@binhdo9752]

Awesome routine! We met over 25 years ago in Sacramento at an A1 convention. I have been a huge fan since and LOVE performing Back in Time. Thanks for sharing your work and merry Christmas!

[@MrPantera123456]

Great trick as usual SankeyMagic. My one question is what if the name given seems really hard to spell or you’ve never heard it and don’t know the spelling. Showing that card at the end with the name spelled way off wouldn’t be as good. Have you ever run into this and if so how do you get around that?

[@ryanwhite7619]

Great video again! If I had to change my name I would choose Jay because it might make me half as good as you preforming magic.

[@debosshsn1015]

Chris lets do something weird Everything on your channel is amazingly weird Great vid Never dissapointing👌👌👌

[@thechrissyb]

Even weirder to watch when my name is Chris :-)

[@19Ignotus81]

Jay Sankey...I don`t know what it is about your voice....but it is very soothing...is this something you have activly aimed for and pursued, or is it just how you have been all your life?

[@coleprivett4651]

Jay you have the coolest glasses i swear. Every single pair I see you wear is so unique and awesome lol

[@edwinolson1127]

Perhaps use a black marker with a blue cap, with the pocketed red/black cards written in blue. That way your red/black prediction looks like it was written with the marker you have in your hand, and the name card looks like it was written with a completely different marker that's not even on the table.

[@ulrichenevoldsen8371]

what do you do if they let you go past the card with the name on when they choose a card? I think I need to watch the choosing part one more time.

[@andrewc.5813]

One thing, jay, you never come up with use less things, I like that.

[@SankeyMagic]

hey, I try my best - really.

[@Narx9]

Thanks for inventing this awesome trick!

[@moritzsundermann5879]

@SankeyMagic The back site of the chosen card can even be red, so you would have a three step surprise version, where the reaction gets bigger every step 😉

[@xanadu1215]

WOW Any Planet! This is GREAT for Restaurant work. Thank you Jay!

[@ooohla9872]

This is so good ! Great great trick !!!

[@toddbarker7804]

Great trick something fresh to practice nice one 👍

[@gthibodeau5967]

I would change my name to What. I'm already using that for a gaming app. So, when my friends asked "What is your name", I say ,"Yes". or, "absolutely" . I've had fun with this. oh, how I wish Bud and Lou were still around....

[@marvinirving9393]

Who's on first?

[@willramsay1522]

Unbelievable, my head as a magician and spectator was just amazed.

[@AndrewShepherdLEGO]

Yay now I get to have friends

[@SankeyMagic]

#fingerscrossed

[@oldpajamajones7218]

Woah, this is a good 'un...thanks Jay! Also, a genuinely lovely thought at the end of the video; that kind of thing can really make a difference to someone's day (it's crazy how much).

[@michaelreeve9979]

Wasn't Chris saying Barabus ... as in the bible?

[@mangaboss1411]

My friend brought up the one-ahead principle to me the other day, so it's funny that you post something like this! Really good trick, I'm gonna use this a lot.

[@Josh0222]

What if you do this trick in front of your friends and you obviously know all of their names? What is a good casual way to use a different name, say their middle name, without bringing to much attention asking for their middle name?

[@mattadore4521]

Didn't go through all the comments... Great trick... Only thing I would improve on is the control of the font/writing style of the prediction/name. If the prediction is nice and uniform (like in the tutorial), the new written name should be the same style :)

[@TheWaitingOne09]

Hey Jay! I noticed you wearing that Empire hat a lot, and I was just thinking... To keep the creative wheels a-turnin', I wonder if you could come up with a paintball-related magic trick... Might be fun!

[@fredwood2033]

I also love the fact that you fooled Penn and Teller allowing them to think they'd figured you out, That's absolutely hilarious!

[@danieloringel1025]

Jay where would a good place for an intermediate to advanced 12 year old magician to perform and possibly make money.

[@sergelopez799]

Ok so interesting enough I am going to this open mic for magicians for a magic show restaurant and I’m putting together a mentalist routine and I really like this one cause I won’t know anyone there and it’s perfect

[@davidhoffman8125]

This is the most genius use of the one step ahead

[@IanMoyse1]

Great stuff as usual

[@coreyhill2554]

Ive spent 2 hrs watching ur videos. And ive done a few of your tricks. You arw amazing

[@normblack3464]

Great stuff... And Jay, "Thank you" :-) You can call me Tungsten.

[@SankeyMagic]

Thx Tungsten!

[@robsonparr5903]

I actually look forward to see these videos, and I think everyone can see why

[@SankeyMagic]

Lovely comment amigo. THX.

[@tendopainnagato9337]

Aah I've been waiting for a video from jay and here it is. Really liked the words you said towards the end, definitely something to be appreciated apart from the crazy awesome trick that can be done anytime

[@SankeyMagic]

Speaking of appreciation...thanks so much!

[@tendopainnagato9337]

SankeyMagic thank YOU jay

[@walterjohnson8127]

Great trick! You could also make your prediction the name of someone you technically didn't get introduced to (Let's say Karen), and when you move from person to person doing tricks, you do this one for them. Or do other tricks like coins, etc. and then do this as your first card trick. That way you get a double-whammy by it being the only card in the deck with their name, and you didn't even "know" their name. Then your banter could be "I wrote something on a card this morning before I came here today..." So you thought of their name, and still haven't been introduced to them yet. Not necessary, but I think I'll try that addition when I can. Thanks!

[@fadingac3]

I would change my name to Jay because I LOVE Jay Sankey. God Bless you Jay, Chris, And Jay's Family and Chris's Family

[@SankeyMagic]

Thanks for that - and I definitely wish all the best for you and your family too!

[@nathanbiffle8246]

One of my favorite tricks

[@ZGBrickfilms]

This is such an easy and cool trick!

[@SankeyMagic]

Thanks. There's just something about the STRUCTURE and presentation that really creates an inexplicable experience of people. I kinda created it on instinct (if that makes any sense.)

[@hirstj86]

Man this rocks, I'm tempted too add something tho. How about the card they pick also had a red back!? Also, so would love a reconstruction set! That would be sweeeet!

[@SankeyMagic]

Yeah....the red back is cool idea....for me it wouldn't feel right. Seems to make it more of a kind of....'trick.' But that's me. YOU...you should try it - see how it flies and feels.

[@hirstj86]

Absolutely, after sleeping on it I can see where your coming from. It would drastically alter the flow and is probably quite unnecessary. That being said, I will still have a play and see what happens. Maybe if I like the end result il share a video with you;) Thanks for the feedback Jay, always appreciated!

[@hirstj86]

Ok, you were right! Been playing with it for a few hours through the day and it just seems to come across more as an afterthought than a good kicker. It doesn't add enough to warrant the extra risk with the overly complicated handling either! Il just leave both as they are!

[@CameronBrtnik]

Beautiful effect! Great way to make a *name* for yourself ;)

[@cklenetsky]

I'd change my name to Gary...because people keep thinking that's what my name is (or Corey or Casey). Love this effect, btw. It looks to be a great worker.

[@bartholeycorriolant4610]

I love ur channel and ur tricks

[@joemudd2778]

2nd comment and jay ur such an inspiration and ur site has rly helped me prepare for Britain's got talent so thx

[@SankeyMagic]

Awesome. Break a leg!

[@joemudd2778]

Hey jay I would change my name to Grawlix as that is the name for the symbols used to say swear words in kids books

[@whatwethinktv2238]

+SankeyMagic You are awesome God given gift. #Please reply

[@damnrights_gaming5332]

Like the trick but I can't do it cuz I'm illiterate I was wondering how long have you played paintball for knows the Hat

[@waltt_]

Thanks your tutorial

[@jax9769]

Great stuff!

[@MinayaIsaac]

Graffiti? Sick video Jay.

[@CarlSchmittz]

Love this trick!

[@stevenw3017]

I don't know if I could change my name. If I had to maybe Sono, as I've used that online for years.

[@jamesw8523]

I would go by Puck , as in Robin Goodfellow, the classical Trickster who would help your family with chores around the house, only for them to be undone when you irritate him, getting travelers lost, or generally just being a comic nuisance.

[@SankeyMagic]

LOL.

[@Nickgiorgio111]

i always love your tricks...they are insane!

[@nmp3120]

I could be cheap and say Jay because I think you're a fantastic magician but I guess I'd go with Joe. My grandfather's name was Joseph and he left Poland to come to the US because things were so bad in Poland. How many of us would move to a country where we didn't speak the language to seek our fortunes?

[@SankeyMagic]

Fantastic question. And I suspect your grandfather was indeed, QUITE A PERSON. #respect #strength

[@sorrylagging3083]

Is it suspicious, if I ask how to write their name first?

[@SankeyMagic]

Yeah, I think so. :) I've performed this with MANY odd names, and people laugh at the spelling, but they are still super FREAKED that I had ANY sense of the name of the person "I would meet that day."

[@kingstrikers23]

Depending on the name you might be able to get away with saying something like the following. What's your name? "Caitlyn" Ahh what a pretty name, with a do you spell it "The right way or the wrong way"? aka with a C or a K and then whatever way they tell you, you obviously say "Ahh so the right way!" it's a nice little compliment and you get them to help you with spelling.

[@gonecoastal4]

You can always play it off as a feeling or a sense, sometimes something close but not exact can be just as powerful. Take the Barabbas, even spelled incorrectly it is close enough to get the reaction and kinda lends credibility that you are still not perfect.

[@sorrylagging3083]

Thank you for your help!

[@Cardtrix8]

League of Plays yes

[@RishiSingh-wx6ny]

You are awesome dude

[@jzibell1]

Not a critique at all. Just a question. Couldn't this be done where you "predict" and then force the exact card they'd stop at and not just the suit? Great Vid. Thanks.

[@SankeyMagic]

Yes - you could do that, but then it wouldn't instantly re-set and you couldn't do it again and again at a party, etc.

[@jzibell1]

Of course! Thanks.

[@adamemac]

That Bravis, always the trickster! Awesome trick, Jay! I like how personal it is.. can't get much more personal then to have someone's name written on a card! Especially if their name is Bravis!! Haha

[@TheRemyRomano]

That is awesome!

[@Downlock1]

i love the X Files t-shirt you have there!

[@jeremycovert3654]

I learned the performance and loved this one I might even do this a couple of times tonight but i'm confused as to why everyone is picking a new name for themselves.....

[@SankeyMagic]

Gotta read the contest question I ask in the description.

[@jeremycovert3654]

SankeyMagic The one place I didn't look..hell i even rewatched the video. damn I'm dumb lol

[@TheSvartdemon]

What if they say stop at the near end of the deck?

[@detectivejonesw]

Bravissimo jay Bravis... Hmm sounds like bravas as in patatas bravas which is making me hungry. Anyone if I could change my first name to anything I would change it to my second name which is Dominic because I feel like it fits me pretty well

[@chazM6116]

I thought the name was 'Barabbas' who was released by Pontius Pilate in a customary pardon before the feast of Passover.

[@finiridetailing9160]

Brilliant trick and thanks for sharing. I still think your most impressive trick is how you look younger now than in the footage of you when you had hair 😀👍

[@SankeyMagic]

Ta da!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@olivercox5512]

What a great vid also what a great trick

[@UmarAlFarooq]

Awesome!

[@bradley8937]

My name is on that card Bro your good lol

[@juno7496]

I would change my name to "dumpling", because it's humble and comforting :) Who doesn't love a dumpling? thanks for the video

[@SankeyMagic]

Tasty!

[@ezrapollack9590]

sanky cause ur awesome

[@boomtrousers]

Very cool trick, as always! I would change my first name to Roland, because that is the name of my dog, and I think it might confuse him. Or maybe it would only confuse me. Who knows?

[@SankeyMagic]

Now I'M confused!

[@fenlet6062]

Great trick, but I hate using cards because they're so cliche. I'm going to try to think of how I might do a paper variation of this. :)

[@8ofclubs958]

I would change my name into Baravis, just because it sounds so nice!

[@muzaffarahmed26]

Super trick!!! :)

[@SankeyMagic]

Thanks MASter!

[@ChrisThomasCdn]

Jay, I'd change my name to Bud or Buddy, that way when someone says "Sup Buddy", they would be actually saying my name.

[@xibidit]

only canadians say that :p

[@robertwindshade7629]

Lol, too true.

[@paritoshpal8566]

Sir you are great

[@ryneencarnacion407]

As much as I love my name and the gentleman I'm named after, I would probably do the simple change from Ryne to Ryan. Seeing as how that's what everyone wants to call me anyway. Again, I love my name, but it would have been much easier going through life with at least one name people can pronounce.

[@Yk-mm6xt]

Bravis because it's such a cool name

[@Themeparkhero]

I would change my first name to Ira, cause its fun and more unique then Kyle and it was another name my parents wanted to name me

[@JIMuser-vh3Zxx]

Superb superb

[@owentraverse5679]

I would change mine to John because I like it and it was my great grand dads name

[@rosamontero946]

Nice shuffle jay;)

[@Mafon2]

Why not having "you picked red card" card 2nd from the bottom right from the start? Oh, ok, so you can shuffle the deck... I dunno, I don't like when the magician hides something in a pocket.

[@garbagegooba1865]

I would change my name to Chris just because it‘s a nice name and many nice persons have it. :)

[@Faceman4292]

Jay, I love you man but is there any point buying your DVDs anymore since you're giving everything away on this channel for free?

[@SankeyMagic]

Great question. Between all the cool gimmicks and far more advanced dvds and tutorials - more fans than ever are placing orders on my merch site.

[@Faceman4292]

SankeyMagic I know. I'm one of them xD I just hope your fans appreciate these gems you're giving away.

[@SankeyMagic]

They definitely seem to. My fans ROCK!

[@marquesmcbride6614]

Is this an old video?

[@thebuttermaster51]

Idk id pick Hector cause it's my dad's name and sounds nice

[@anonymityonyoutube]

Love your humor, love your tricks, and love your videos. In fact, you're one of the few magician videos I always watch the entire way through. However, if you removed the cursing, I could watch the videos with my 5 and 7 year old learning magicians! Great work, sir. Looking forward to future videos!

[@terrylugo2474]

i still dont get out to predict the right name if its only one person there and you dont know them

[@shaestewart5054]

I would change my name to Brad! Because, well, I just like Brad. Lol.

[@detectivejonesw]

Gotta say tho for some reason a lot of top magicians are called David, even going back to Dai Vernon's real name

[@vasavi6559]

I would make it..... VINYASA..... Because it means design ( in my language)

[@sangeetabatra1943]

Let's say their name is CHECHE

[@lapatsu5260]

I would change my name to Jaakko, because when I was a kid, I used to call myself by that when I was playing

[@SankeyMagic]

Very cool! The things we tell ourselves when we were kids....so special.