My FAVORITE Self-Working Card Trick (NEVER Touch The Deck)

[@AlexPandrea]

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[@vaderlefty]

Definitely. Could you please do some card tricks with the application of the sleights that you taught so far? E.g, DPS applicable card trick, spread Pass card trick, DP variation applied card trick. It would be dope. Btw, no1 has done a New York's Taxi theme deck. It would be dope yellow and black checkered NOC deck. Credit me for the idea @zerodotseven lol😋

[@jamesdonaldson502]

Hi Alex. I love your Videos!!! Please tell me where I can find the 2 Videos you have posted showing how to treat cards so that 2 cards can freely be shown as 1. Where 2 cards can be thrown on the table as 1 card and yet when you place the 2 cards back on the pack the top card can easily be removed. The tack spray works like roughing fluid. Had pressure on the cards keep them together, light pressure allows them to separate. If nothing else can you tell me the name of the 2 Sprays you referred to? Thank You, James.

[@robertorgeron861]

What's up bro I like that trick a lot you're killing it out here bro you're a good teacher bro I put you up there with the best teachers so far on KZbin the homie Xavier Spade Daniel Madison yourself we need more like you guys bro we love your teachings bro be safe out here standfast much love and respect bro5624747885. ..: ./:

[@brentwilliamson9594]

I supported your Kickstarter! Can’t wait for my decks!

[@rafaelgordon9261]

I have dune mine over maser

[@RazNaz]

I did it to a friend recently. At the end instead of guessing where the card is, I waited a bit (important) and then asked him to quickly give me a number between 1 and 10 (card was in 7th position). Because he subconsciously saw the 7 at the top of the stack a few seconds ago after the last open face cut, he said 7. WOW !!!! such a double impact. Not touching the cards and also he picks a number and his card is at that number. Incredible impact. Everyone was speechless. So I decided to do it again, first person did not give me the number that I wanted but the second one did so I went with him. Still huge impact. I think the fact that they see the open face card like me when they do the last cut and then I wait just a little while then ask quickly for a number, they most likely will give that number. When at one try no one gave me the number I wanted, I said the number where I think the card is and asked if anyone wants to bet on their numbers or if they think I will beat them all. Still was powerful. Love this trick.

[@ZER0--]

When asked to pick a number between 1 and 10, the most common number is 7. In cards the most popular card a woman will pick is the Queen of Hearts. I tried this once and I couldn't believe it worked. Mind blow.

[@dammyodelola2718]

Don’t do the same trick twice

[@nEthing4Her]

@@dammyodelola2718 I'll do on twice once in awhile - for impact - but I agree it's definitely pretty much best to space the time a given person sees a given trick. The more times you do it the more times you chance getting busted or screw up, haha

[@billgreen4003]

Penn and Teller signature card is the three of clubs they force many ways the Three of clubs card

[@rayreyes91]

except this will not always work

[@arghyamondal2130]

R u kidding me, 3 tutorials in 3 days, respect Alex

[@AlexPandrea]

Loyal viewer! Thanks :)

[@harleypnlegend7180]

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[@arghyamondal2130]

@@AlexPandrea u made my day man, thanks for replying, great fan

[@fupipupi]

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[@anarchy-]

It's not like that on all of these very basic card tricks tutorials have been released numerous times already on youtube lol

[@anthonywhaley1232]

I like the self working tricks, it gives me confidence

[@crucial9018]

Same 😂😂

[@kaelaneverhart5228]

Yeah not as strong effect as a sleight of hand trick

[@thenooblet9872]

Slight of hand tricks are my favs

[@IPLSHORTS-bf7uo]

I recommend u all "CARD COLLEGE LIGHT" Book for best self working things no need of sleight of hands....it's pdf is available on Google.....hope u enjoy!!!

[@jiricerny4739]

I like fake tricks when one of spectators is with me

[@kelvintiv]

Hey Alex, Although I am 70 years old I have only been doing magic for about 3months, but I have learnt so much from you and other guys like you. I personally have been avoiding self working tricks, but this one is really good. Tuhanks sooo much for everything.

[@valovanonym]

That's amazing! Good luck on your journey into card magic!

[@madhavcs1666]

The idea to teach the spectator a magic trick is just lit! This is how the community will grow .... A self working tricks is were everyone starts

[@F3PIZZA]

Yet another tutorial NOC’d out of the park.

[@paulgambino1463]

Having a repertoire of both sleight of hand and self-working is essential. You are the best. Thanks for all your help.

[@abhirup780]

For the setup you can alternate the odd numbered cards for spade,even numbers for hearts and face cards for diamonds. That way the deck looks more random and you can show it to the audience and even repeat the trick.

[@eallawson7601]

Nice variation, I will add your suggestion. Also you can reverse the order of the setup, then when stopping the cuts at the indicator card, subtract the value of that card from 13 and add 1. In this way it's more difficult for the spectator to find a relationship between the indicator card and the location of the chosen card (works for every indicator except 7 ....... 13 - 7 + 1 = 7).

[@itssparkjosef]

This is awesome! I can't believe there's a self working card trick that has a strong effect like this.

[@toiomagician]

The trick is great! And, what's even better imo, is that it can be evolved (with a different stack, fake shuffles n stuff) into a true miracle. Thanks for sharing Alex!

[@ananthu659]

threeee tutorials in three days. This is heaven

[@52papers26]

Yep

[@ananthu659]

@@buzattopedro ok calm down bud . He gives you such nice tutorials and you like to call it marketing wow

[@sorcerywithnayan9135]

Yes man .

[@ananthu659]

@@sorcerywithnayan9135 what do you agree witth me or what

[@sorcerywithnayan9135]

@@ananthu659 yes with you brother.

[@waywardboundband8716]

I think tricks like this, will always have a place in magic. Especially when you can make your own variations of it. I started doing card magic in the summer of 2019 to help regain control of my hands after. I had my third heat stroke and died and I have some nerve damage from the defibrillator. So magic has helped me a lot! My wife loves seeing me perform new card tricks! So yes. They have a place in magic always. Thank you for sharing your magic with us!

[@daveedmunds4609]

I've always been a sleight-of-hand 'purist', but self-working tricks of this high-calibre are a welcome break in a performance for the magician and the spectators, even though they don't realise it. So, yes!

[@tarzanmonkeyman2967]

First off, let me just start by saying "thank you" to Alex for creating these videos. I have learned so much and I do believe I have become a better magician and performer from watching/studying them. One recurring theme that I keep bumping up against is the following: "Sometimes I the audience is more interested/impressed with a self-working/simple trick then one that requires complicated sleight-of-hand." As someone who enjoys the challenge of complicated sleights, this can be frustrating. But when I think about it further it's actually a compliment - that is, it means that I am performing my sleight so well that they seem natural.

[@mikehughes957]

As long as the effect is strong and the story fun then self-working tricks allow you to concentrate more on the presentation. As a part of your set, it isn't bad but not all self-working.

[@Jakub-tw4ue]

I'm so glad that you're posting more videos. I always learn something, thanks

[@AlexPandrea]

Thanks, trying to post more often! I think this holiday season will be filled with content :)

[@chrisannablemagic]

Loved this! Thanks for sharing it 👍🏻. Can’t wait for the luxury NOCs!!

[@jlmagicillusions9368]

I love doing selfworking tricks because you can then focus more on your Presentation Greets from Germany

[@AlexPandrea]

Hope you are doing well in Germany! Thanks for the comment!

[@skibbiethegamecat9057]

I find that people who don’t know anything about card tricks love to learn simple self working tricks they can do for others, and it feels great to teach someone something they think is a “secret”, and it’s also great to then watch them perform it and get that reaction from someone else.

[@AlexPandrea]

Yea, I always feel giving certain spectators a "sneak peek" into the world of secrets can be very special for both the performance and for the particular spectator. Especially if you build it up in the correct way.

[@ryanjeffords6325]

I’ve performed a lot over the last 5 years or so. I can count on one hand how many self working tricks I’ve seen from a spectator that I would consider to be pretty good. I’m not a huge fan of these, but I can honestly say that this one was pretty good. I’ll be anxious to try this one and see if I can put my own spin on it. Thanks Alex!

[@ALPHA2304Kaveesh]

You are telling lie, you Are not magician, you are Lazy boy

[@RazNaz]

Instead of using the traditional single “key card”, using a “key stack” opens up so many new trick possibilities and reveals. Love it. Awesome.

[@arya6085]

Explain please?

[@ryuga2852]

@@arya6085 should i explain or have u found the answer

[@dduaneb]

I like self-working card tricks if (as you stated) they can seem like something other than just a clever way to find a card. Also I like that they are clean, and give you the freedom to do a good presentation more easily.

[@AlexPandrea]

Yea, I always suggest building a repertoire with some very easy effects and trying to learn to build presentation around it and making it powerful rather than trying to learn a hard effect and lacking on performance.

[@DanteOokami]

Thank you, I've been trying to find more tricks to do for the kids. I shall practice and try this one.

[@ljpa_69]

Amazing! Just been doing card magics for a week or so, but love to look at u guys, the pros, and trying to catch up as much as I can. This trick is really good and I’ll be following u from now on. Br, Patrik from Sweden

[@Bostonaholic]

I like how you explained different ways to play out the trick if things don't work out quite as planned.

[@ptrichie71]

I think self working tricks are good when you just starting out with magic as there's no slights or awkward cardistry moves to worry about while you're building confidence up! But as some have pointed out they're only self working if you know they're self working! You can blow some people away with a simple card trick that happens on its own!

[@kingrobert1st]

Self working tricks should be your bread and butter. Dai Vernon would have said that I'm sure.

[@TUFRIDEGPGT]

Self-working tricks only seems self-working because you know the effect. They have a great place in magic. Especially for the magician that comes up with the effect in the first place.

[@nancyanderson5320]

Alex I use this trick when someone ask me to do a magic trick, easy to do and impressive. I carry a de k always ready with this set up just in case. You can also do a false shuffle to protect the order. Good one!

[@hughbo52]

Way cool man. Looking for some simple ones to do for my grandsons. Thanks.

[@HWPcville]

I had to laugh at 9:25. In showing different ways to reveal the selected card you casually mention just palming the card. That was so slick I couldn't even see you doing it in slow motion. How did you palm a card from the middle of the deck? Very well done! Thanks for posting.

[@andrewcharles459]

I'm no magician and never will be, but I like to have a few card tricks just for fun. This is one of them. Thanks!

[@CristianKirk]

This is a pretty clever use for key cards, can't believe I've never heard about it. Thanks a lot.

[@mukundmetta5113]

Yayy!! Mr. Pandrea is on a roll!! 3 videos in 3 days!!!!🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@AlexPandrea]

Can we go for more? :)))

[@mukundmetta5113]

@@AlexPandrea Oh hell yeah!!! 🙏🙏

[@pjgamage]

U are luxurious and very understandable when teaching.I watched many of your videos.And those are great sir......

[@chinmaychoudhary2990]

Self working tricks are very good and Alex you are the best .

[@MertYarayan]

3 tutorials in 3 days 😮😮 i love ur channel Alex. İm watching from Turkey ♡

[@barrymendonca2672]

Hi Alex, thanks for all your card wizardry! You make it all look so real! Yeah, lots of these self working card tricks have profound effects on a spectator one of which is “out of this world”! This trick is so simple but blows people’s mind!

[@anushkadas3491]

Thanks for the trick Alex ........this is definitely going into my routine.....And u are absolutely smashing with 3 tutorials in a row......AM A BIG FAN....😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊...AM A 12 YEAR OLD KID

[@mukundmetta5113]

I personally love self working tricks because there are different level for each trick and you can perform them to all types of audiences (sometimes even magicians). The amazement we get from self working tricks would be amazing!! And these could be of a lot of help to beginner magicians.👍

[@RobertBallMagician]

Wonderful Lazy man's card trick tutorial.👍👍😊😊👍👍😊😊. Great Alex.🤜🤛

[@MrKeith75]

I love this trick. Thank you as always Alex!!! Cannot wait for the luxury release. I’m grabbing 3 of each deck. A couple to open and one of each for my collection. You’re the greatest man!!!

[@mallikamanthi999giri7]

You r a king in card magic bro👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@markwagner1328]

Alex i love self working effects. They allow me to concentrate on better presentations.

[@audiemuniz6445]

I watched so many video from you with card tricks all of them always are very good! Thanks!

[@krisley5178]

That was a great trick! Self-working or not. Can't believe I haven't seen that one before. Well done Sir! 👍👍👍

[@eyewaves...]

Prior to viewing 'how part' - brilliant trick, No idea whatsoever. After the view: Indeed so obvious, but could not think about that myself.. Super cool as a warm up trick..Thank you for sharing the magic mantra.

[@samuell.hodgesjr.1577]

I will enjoy this. Very clever using multiple key cards in numeric order. And using a, ("simi) self-working" card trick for a lazy man's card trick presentation. Thanks, Teacher Alex for sharing.

[@camdix3250]

There IS a need for these types of effects. Well disguised "self-working" card tricks can be very entertaining. John Bannon's work is one example. However, in one manner of speaking no trick is self-working. All tricks require thought and presentation and timing. In that sense, they all require work. I know, I'm being picky. Here there just aren't any secret moves. I like them because I struggle with nervousness. The harder I try, the more my hands shake. Bad for sleights! So, the Lazy Man's is wonderful - thank you so much. Best wishes.

[@guitarconcepts8850]

Alex I have watched you for years. You are so good. I really hope you are making good money doing this ....

[@WhiskyD710]

Since I’m still so new learning the sleights, I find these self working ones ‘doable’ for now while I’m still mastering a couple of the ‘good’ moves. Thanks for all the tutorials. I’m learning a lot.

[@AlexPandrea]

Thanks for watching Jason! Confident you'll learn very quickly!

[@WhiskyD710]

@@AlexPandrea workin on your flick shift now. I also like it better than the erdnase. Keeping it under cover is tricky.

[@williamwinters3303]

Hinestly one of the easiest looking to do and best looking tricks ive seen

[@micksan7052]

Bravo! Easy to learn and it was fun. And I am the absolute beginner and was able to do this. Thank you!

[@crazynewstv6858]

I’m the one of your fans, I’ve watch almost all of your video toturial. I loved street magic so much. Watching here from the land of the rising sun Japan 🇯🇵

[@johnmenard2794]

I absolutely love self working. I'm not that great at cardestry and slight of hand so these types of tricks work perfectly for me. Thank you for your channel.

[@rosskennedy1960]

You mentioned the "21" card trick. I found this interesting since it was one of my first tricks. Even though most people think it is the most boring trick, i still use it 40+ years later, But with a twist. I do this trick blindfolded! To do this, i use 3 piles of 7 cards facedown (makes sure audience believes i can't see the cards) I pick up each pile and fan them to spectator asking them to remember 1 card Then follow the routine for the normal "21" card trick. Again fanning each 7 card pack to spectator, asking which pile their card is in. To reveal their card, i take one ofvtge two piles NOT containing their card, square it up, THEN take the pile containing their card and deal this pile one at a time on top of squared up pile. I deal these cards so the first is outjogged towards the spectator and the next card is injogged towards me. This continues (outjog - injog) the remaining 5 cards. Then square up last pile and place on top. Pick up entire pile of cards by the middle of the long sides of the deck. (Thumb on one side, fingers on other side) Starting with the short end of the deck with the 4 outjogged cards (when you outjog and injog, one end will have 4 cards sticking out and other end will have 3) With the 4 cards outjogged end, tap this gently on the table pushing these 4 cards back into the deck Turn deck end for end and repeat with 3 cards outjogged end. At this point you should now have 3 -4 sticking out of the deck. Flip the deck once more, and with one quick tap drive thses cards back into the deck. This will leave their selected card as the only one sticking out of the deck Hopefully i have explained this well. This gets amazing reactions ands shows how even simple self-working tricks can be an i tegral part of your show with the right presentation

[@ujjwalmandal2101]

coolest trick I ever seen.Thank you Alex Pandrea

[@arjunmg7952]

Wow this is a really good effect,one can do so much stuff with this. Thank you for the tutorial

[@O_CRUX_AVE]

👍 Great trick and taught well. THANK YOU 😊

[@blackbeardmagic3185]

Thank you for this one. I added it to my arsenal right away.

[@pageluvva]

I am a beginner and this is truly an amazing first trick. Hey Alex many thanks.

[@benjones3946]

thanks for sharing this gem man!

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks for watching Ben! I appreciate it :)

[@evanerichards]

Rather than using all the spades how about using the first thirttren cards of mnemonica or some other stack. That way the deck can be examined afterwards.

[@artax5005]

Yep, this is the way I always did in the past :)

[@evanerichards]

@@artax5005 Nice

[@Alfredogile]

Three tutorials... you're the only one ! Amazing ! ❤️♦️♣️♠️

[@AlexPandrea]

Trying here 😅

[@danilaird4340]

I love the self working card tricks a lot. I do them mostly. This is a really good effect.

[@alexmurray6515]

Thank you for this mysterious effect, the people can cut and they don't know what really happen inside the deck. And I will watching the others link you hanged below, and will suscribe right now. Thanks!

[@alexmurray6515]

In 9:25 there are a magic hide card in the palm of hand! Thank you for this no perceptible fact.

[@enertiastudios1074]

This is very well done tutorial. the secret is hidden with the spectator doing all the work. Set up is hidden with the very quick intro.

[@stephengarner8628]

I believe that self working card tricks are important. No matter how good a person gets with out knowing what to say, why you are saying it you will never gain that practice of other people around you. My first trick was way back when I was young. I did OK but my nerves were bad. Fast forward to now and yes I still get nervous which is why I use self working card magic to open up with. I can see how people react and relax into slight of hand. My point is start with what you know and have done so many times you could do it blindfolded. Thanks for reading. Last point, I love your teaching methods where you cover what can go wrong just brilliant.

[@mckennyah]

Alex is BACK at it again. Yoyoyo Alex!!! 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@RalfvandeSand]

I love the Lazy Man's Card Trick. Also, check out Harry Lorayne's performance. Classic, right? Thx for the tutorial, Alex!

[@JCMagic]

Hey Alex, great content!! I feel that self working tricks are good on two levels. First, as an opener to get the cards in the spectators hands and make them feel more involved. Two, as a way to set a baseline for the performance. Once the self working effect is done the deck can be shuffled and go right into a routine. It can also establish early on the personality of the audience so you also know what tricks you can do and the kind of patter you can use. Since the first trick is self working it gives you time to really see what's going on. Thanks again!! We appreciate everything you do!!

[@michaelmccaver7520]

What a lovely simple trick thank you

[@charcoaljohnson2237]

Hey Alex I would just like to say thank you. You have helped be gain the confidence to do magic to people and thank you for teaching us all of these great tricks. 🙃

[@AnonymousAnonymous-rr6kx]

The simplicity is amazing!

[@robertz937]

I love your videos Alex I wish I could have a deck of card because I don't have any good ones

[@patrickperkins5256]

That's another incredible trick with great instruction

[@billysimmons2887]

This is a really great trick Alex thanks for the video and the tutorial I really like it a lot I will be using this one take care of yourself thumbs-up catch you later your friend in Magic mr. Simmons

[@TheSkullunit]

Excellent trick thanks for teaching it. Nice presentation.

[@CarlOkoye]

The tutorials got me checking of they were from YT recommendations...3 in 3 days...sooo goood

[@AlexPandrea]

Thanks for watching!

[@ahmadmaulanaa406]

This is the trick that I was looking for finally found it too😁👌 greetings from INDONESIA🇮🇩 

[@darrenhadden1037]

I really like this trick and other self working tricks. Magician foolers are hard to find and truthfully I only perform to layman. I would love to see more borrowed shuffled deck tricks if possible and self workers. thanks

[@whiteravenkou5370]

loved your thoughts at the end of the video! Thanx for sharing x

[@brianrayburn5430]

My first card trick! Thank you!

[@safitaher4822]

when I was doing this tutorial and he teaches it and he pulls out a random card (jack of diamonds) I got the exact same card!

[@randayehya1114]

Thankyou you really really helped me

[@doodlearmy6640]

Your friend Spidey gave links to your awesome channel and that's how I am now a new addition to your subscribers

[@woopiwoo1]

Thank you so much Alex for putting out great videos! I love your tutorials, your magic and your talks about how something should be done. I have learned so much from you and you inspire me!

[@AlexPandrea]

I love hearing that. Thanks Miles! More to come soon!

[@CardsharpChris]

Hello, Alex! That was a good one. I feel that there is a place for self-working effects in a routine for variety. They should be used sparingly, but they are fine. I do like to embellish those types of tricks with other ideas. Like when the chosen card ended up on top of the deck, you could show the card and then roll into an Ambitious Card or whatever. You know, jazz it up.

[@AlexPandrea]

Thanks for the comment Chris! Definitely agree - there is a lot of customization especially with this effect. If they happen to cut it back up to the top I ask them to pick up the deck and hold it between their hands - and do the ambitious card in their hands. One phase. Killer.

[@erniejohnson8200]

I do think self-working card tricks have a place in magicians' repertoire, especially when combined with different props/gimmicks, which can further serve to enhance the process. For instance, my mind is working overtime thinking how to use Mental Dice with this.......hmmm.

[@dennissmith4382]

Great self working trick and your presentation always is great !

[@lenardtan7169]

Great trick👏👏

[@thepassivegamerps4263]

The hustle, creativity, and understanding of yourself and your spectators is in my opinion way more impressive to me than any method for any type of effect, be it self working or not. Subtlety and nuance to control the crowd is immensely important, and I’d bet you magicians could “get by” on a double lift if that’s all you had in your bag of tricks. Being competent in your performance and process, confident (trusting of others), and understanding of the crowd and what they desire from your performance is equally as important, and really proves to those around you that you’re truly an authority on magic. The effect is hardly the most important thing imo and I think that’s why so many magicians have been giving a new spin and twist of similar methods that’ve been used for so long. Under the right circumstances and in front of the right crowd any trick can work - albeit some obviously are more entertaining than others.

[@ALPHA2304Kaveesh]

Time takin comment= free time, no work , lazy boi

[@randayehya1114]

Thankyou a lot you are from my top channel theankyouuuu♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ZGBrickfilms]

Nice tutorial Alex, this effect seems like it could work some real miracles with how hands off it is!

[@Lukipela]

Great Trick

[@shadowshark97]

Liked even before i watch the video

[@keithsangzuala9377]

Thank you Alex very nice trick 👍👍

[@simonwood6745]

there are some good self working card tricks which i like, i wouldn't perform them at a gig but if im chilling with friends or family i throw some in as they tend to be fun

[@mezamax93]

Thanks for the videos, Alex. You've been a big part of my journey into magic. And you can bet I'm going to be picking up some of the luxury cards 😏

[@gregorylacomble]

Thanks, very nice effect indeed, especially by using a mem deck for the "key cards". I totally agree with what you say at the end of the video: my favourite effects are based on intuition, connexion, ("mnemonicosis" is probably my favourite effect) and i like to present them as different as "card trick". That doesn't mean card tricks are not good btw ^^