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

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This tutorial teaches a easy to do self-working card trick called The Lazy Man's Card Trick. It's one of my favorite easy card tricks to perform and even teach spectators. Watch until the end for some theory on how to perform these type of tricks.
Credit and History: In Close-Up Card Magic, Harry Lorayne notes that Al Koran taught him the trick and that the original concept came from Prof. Jack Miller. Koran published his version in Abra No. 450 (September 11, 1954) as The Lazy Magician Does A Card Trick.
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[@vaderlefty]

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[@jamesdonaldson502]

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[@robertorgeron861]

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[@rafaelgordon9261]

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[@arghyamondal2130]

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[@AlexPandrea]

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[@arghyamondal2130]

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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

[@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

[@rayreyes8044]

except this will not always work

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@paulgambino1463]

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

[@F3PIZZA]

Yet another tutorial NOC’d out of the park.

[@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!

[@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).

[@chrisannablemagic]

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

[@itssparkjosef]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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.👍

[@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. 🙃

[@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.

[@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!

[@AnonymousAnonymous-rr6kx]

The simplicity is amazing!

[@MertYarayan]

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

[@Bostonaholic]

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

[@micksan7052]

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

[@CristianKirk]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@arjunmg7952]

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

[@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.

[@benjones3946]

thanks for sharing this gem man!

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks for watching Ben! I appreciate it :)

[@whiteravenkou5370]

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

[@ujjwalmandal2101]

coolest trick I ever seen.Thank you Alex Pandrea

[@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!

[@krisley5178]

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

[@crazysister1677]

simple trick always brings incredible effect love this

[@hansen704]

Great cardtrick. Thanks. Alex 👍

[@O_CRUX_AVE]

👍 Great trick and taught well. THANK YOU 😊

[@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 😏

[@ZGBrickfilms]

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

[@markwagner1328]

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

[@RobertBallMagician]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@DanteOokami]

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

[@hughbo52]

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

[@mallikamanthi999giri7]

You r a king in card magic bro👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@danilaird4340]

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

[@mckennyah]

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

[@dennissmith4382]

Great self working trick and your presentation always is great !

[@chinmaychoudhary2990]

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

[@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

[@pageluvva]

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

[@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!

[@Alfredogile]

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

[@AlexPandrea]

Trying here 😅

[@pjgamage]

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

[@brianrayburn5430]

My first card trick! Thank you!

[@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.

[@michaelmccaver7520]

What a lovely simple trick thank you

[@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.

[@vinodkumar-ex9ql]

Thanks for teaching ❤️❤️

[@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 🇯🇵

[@audiemuniz6445]

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

[@mukundmetta5113]

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

[@AlexPandrea]

Can we go for more? :)))

[@mukundmetta5113]

@@AlexPandrea Oh hell yeah!!! 🙏🙏

[@TheSkullunit]

Excellent trick thanks for teaching it. Nice presentation.

[@guitarconcepts8850]

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

[@jharnamehta2318]

Love the trick!!!!!!

[@patrickperkins5256]

That's another incredible trick with great instruction

[@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

[@danielpayne7414]

This was really great

[@ramdasgurav346]

This trick is so great

[@blackbeardmagic3185]

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

[@diegom7624]

Love the deck! Just got it

[@lenardtan7169]

Great trick👏👏

[@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

[@randayehya1114]

Thankyou you really really helped me

[@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.

[@CarlOkoye]

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

[@AlexPandrea]

Thanks for watching!

[@jpcgordon]

So good!

[@umimiyamoto5228]

Can’t wait for the nocs!!

[@AlexPandrea]

Me neither I'm probably a little too excited haha :)

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

Thanks for sharing, love this one!,👍

[@MaarCeeloo]

Haha i just did it with my spectator's hands 😂 great fun. Fanx Alex

[@randayehya1114]

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

[@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!!

[@Hephaestus9999]

Selfworking trick for me is the best hope you post more:)

[@keithsangzuala9377]

Thank you Alex very nice trick 👍👍

[@tonyrazzano9912]

Great! Thank you!

[@kunalbansal4475]

Yoo love this 😀

[@ahmadmaulanaa406]

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

[@sidwhitten7126]

It's a great trick,thank you!

[@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.

[@noemitessacunden1735]

Great video, great trick!

[@romeoestrella6021]

Fantastic idea

[@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.

[@smalllxrd2749]

You're awesome man.....I wish u a good luck

[@martinroberts4733]

Excellent.

[@recabalbero2072]

It is very good. Very well explained fully satisfied