World’s GREATEST Self-Working Card Trick!

[@steventaputoro]

This is such a fun trick to perform. It’s crazy to think it’s even possible! Screenshot the setup to your phone incase you need to setup again. Enjoy!

[@randomhartbrothers]

You air are a hero! Well done indeed and Thank you. I'm making this tonight lol

[@ThePrufessa]

I hate self working card tricks. Because you can always just tell that the deck was pre arranged.

[@DeanPaulVelo]

One of the best card trick ever!💯 It's absolutely mind blowing!👌 I salute you for sharing this trick🫡 Thank you so much for this free amazing trick🙏🏻

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

Crazy to think this is even possible? Would be way crazier if basic maths suddenly decided to stop working. 😂

[@CptnKase]

@@EvenTheDogAgrees As per my other comment, if you are into maths its kinda straight forward (look up "sequence and series" on wiki if you were interested in the logic behind it) but when executed well it definitely looked good (again as i said in my other comment that you were a bit rude about).

[@Oeugh]

You know, usually these "Best card trick EVER" type videos on KZbin are total clickbait or just a simple old trick, but this one was indeed the strongest self-working card trick I've ever seen, this is so powerful, thank you for teaching this!

[@steventaputoro]

My pleasure mate 👌🏽

[@CaughtCrazy]

Hey just curious have you seen the one where you can let them cut 6 times, then deal out 6 ascending Full Houses and yourself a Straight Flush, it a self working so you probably have, but if not look it up you will Love it, it's always a show stopper, Love your channel bud, keep up the great content

[@barryg1373]

You know I've been doing magic since I have been 6 years old........cards have always been my forte.......I am now 65 and I can honestly say this is one of the best self working card effects I've seen or done. When you can keep doing a card effect such as this one and keep amazing yourself, that's a great sign its' time to add this to your set......what a joy this is......thanks

[@redcloak5230]

What better ones have you seen. I am 17 so I am still dedicated to learning magic. Please share your wisdom.

[@Reptex_cs]

It's very simple though. I'm surprised it impresses people so much

[@redcloak5230]

@@Reptex_cs My man, laymen are very logical sometimes. When laymen are incredibly smart it is pretty fun. When you get someone who knows enough about what is possible in the world, and then they see something like this, there minds are going to be blown. They don't know all the slights us magicians do

[@Reptex_cs]

@@redcloak5230 well, you better hope they're not incredibly smart, as you say.

[@redcloak5230]

@@Reptex_cs if there really smart, it will still fool them. I am sure magicians today could probably fool people like Albert Einstein

[@mrpink7395]

My uncle showed me this and a few other math based card tricks in the late 80’s. This is the first I’ve seen this done outside of my family. Nice job on his video. Cheers! 🍻

[@roger7918]

Of all the YT videos of tricks I've watched - and there's been dozens and dozens - this one is one of my favourites. Thanks so much!

[@bvbarlow]

Fantastic! I've learned a bunch of card tricks from you and I don't go anywhere without all of my card decks. I especially like entertaining the staff on cruise ships as we walk around. Those folks are so busy working that they really appreciate being entertained for a couple minutes.

[@magicrev]

This is a trick by Cameron Francis called 'Convergence' Just making sure the right people get credit for their creativity. 😊

[@meatblanketcomedy6998]

Wait a second. There's an online magician who gives credit to the original magician? You got to be kidding me.... this guy is a joke.

[@mrpink7395]

This trick is way older then Cameron. 😂

[@magicrev]

@@mrpink7395 Any references or sources to back that claim up?

[@binnsbrian]

Just enjoy the trick.

[@qj0n]

@@magicrev people mention here in the comments seeing this trick as early as the '80, so I'd assume it's unlikely (unless he created it as a teenager)

[@jimmyispromo]

I've been doing this trick for years, but this setup is completely different and better. Switching to this.

[@markkennedy5955]

Best trick ever taught for free on KZbin! Hands down!!!!!

[@rogerbivins9144]

Beautiful concept! I could imagine expanding this setup into any # of scenarios but for its simplicity, this version is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@donmago]

Fabulously fun and very magical!!! Recommend stating and showing that the top card of the face down blue deck is the QC and the bottom card (face card of the deck) of the face down blue deck is the QS, detail but adds clarity. Our local Sarasota Florida magician group meets every Tuesday evening at IHOP and we share our learned magic and critiques...this one is a really big winner. Thanks for sharing. I know you will not regret sharing this as the legacy of all magicians is when a magician 70- years from now says something like, "I learned this one is from Steveb Taputoro. Add to that the wonderfully brightened audiences. How can it be better then that!

[@brianmendenhall8387]

Can I ask why you point out the top and bottom cards are the QS and QC? I was thinking just spread it face down and then ribbon fourish spread it face up, letting them glance that it is all mixed up. You can't let them stare too long as to possibly discover the pattern. Love to know your thoughts!

[@donmago]

My comment was for the magicians to ensure their Sy Stebbins deck was stacked correctly, not to show the spectators. I already had a Sy Stebbins deck and simply cut it to use for this trick. This was also a comment for Steve.

[@kevinogracia1615]

Very cool. I just turned 65 and have loved magic since I was a kid. Right on. Peace on earth.

[@vipars888magic]

I have always been interested in magic for many years in particular card tricks. I have seen many and only perform a few. This is one that I will be adding to my list .... a very clever and smart trick

[@TheCyberadam26]

This is a FANTASTIC routine, Steven! Thank you so much for sharing it with the community. It's amazing how the combination of a stack and CHSD can produce an effect that will knock your audience over with amazement. I look forward to adding this to my repetoire.

[@thomasadkins7159]

If you really thought this thing up and taught it to yourself -- even if you based upon something else that has some similarity -- my hat's off to you! You are a really gifted teacher, my friend.

[@shelly.4129]

Thanks Steven, This is one of the best card tricks I’ve seen in a long time. Love it. I tried it out and was very impressed. Amazing.

[@horaceflorea]

It's just amazing and you are such a nice teacher. Never did any card trick but I love watching, I'll start doing it with my family

[@charlielewis3261]

This is great, I'm just getting in to performing for people after learning and practicing just for myself. I really enjoy card magic but lack confidence. Thanks for sharing, I might have to do this one at the Christmas party if I can get the confidence to do some tricks

[@mathewerven9]

I think I will add this to my other two tricks I've been using for decades. Thanks man!

[@SmithLord117]

I burst out laughing when the trick worked the first time, which I think is a great sign that a magic trick rocks. Thanks for the tutorial Steven that was brilliant.

[@robertboudreau1493]

Nice trick. Quick tought and tips about the Stibbing. If you going throught face up , it's possible that more alert people might notice the red/black pattern. I have seen it before. So if you do it face down, you have to change the order but get the same result with a bigger build up 😊 thank for the share!

[@daimagic]

I'd like to ask, what kind of camera are you using? I think your video is very clear!

[@misterclownface]

You are in the year 2024.

[@joannahoyle7625]

Thank you for sharing. I know a lot of tricks and stacked deck ones always seem a bit of a farce, but the beauty of this I think, is that you can shuffle the numbered one and therefore you can get away with the blue one being stacked. My questions are how the Hell does it work? and who the Hell discovers these things? Genius!

[@DeanPaulVelo]

One of the best card trick ever!💯 It's absolutely mind blowing!👌 I salute you for sharing this trick🫡 Thank you so much for this free amazing trick🙏🏻

[@mrg2384]

Absolutely brilliant,much appreciated for sharing,last week I attended my cousins funeral Christopher halliwell who passed away suddenly aged 52,so as a fitting way to remember the formula CHSD ,Christopher Halliwell sadly died.

[@dertigerbauch]

Love your trick, so simple and enjoyable. Thank you very much for sharing this gem.

[@drhiteshbhatt1179]

Very nice trick and you are the best teacher.... Where is the link to detail explanation of arrangement of boxed deck?

[@craftymagic9547]

Every now and again, something special comes along, and this trick is definitely one of those. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@steventaputoro]

You’re welcome mate 🙏🏽

[@claudepapillon]

Thank you for this. The simpleness of it and the logic is marvellous. Be bless!

[@davidcoe795]

I absolutely love this trick , I have used it loads with all my family and friends and people down the gym lol , it gets great reactions , I still can’t understand how it works , the blue deck is set up , but the red cards can be shuffled they can pick any card and place it anywhere in the deck and then everytime the card is in the same position as the blue deck , just blows my mind but I love it 😀👍

[@steventaputoro]

That’s awesome David!

[@darrenhadden1037]

A+ 🎉 I love ACAAN tricks and this is worth the effort setting up. Thanks for sharing this gem 💎 Steve

[@michelemoneywell8765]

@Steven Taputoro You are so wonderful for sharing the trick. It's a great one-- very impressive, no sleight of hand needed, and fairly easy to do. Great for a beginner like me. Thank you so much! (It would be easier to mark the red cards if they were in Ace-King order by suit with the corresponding number next to it.) Viewers: Pause at 5:01.

[@fingersmaster]

Great trick ! Thx. I have a question, though : every time I have customised a deck like this (Detour de Force, for example) using Sharpies or any other marker, the ink on each card's back has eventually made an orange mirror mark on the cards' faces, even after letting them dry for a day or two before assembling the deck. So, please, if anyone knows a method to avoid this problem, I am interested. Thanks a million.

[@Geo4tune]

This will become my favorite magic trick. Thank you!

[@pmgaudio]

AWESOME TRICK cannot wait to try it.. I just started learning Crad magic the last year or so and thi sone will DEFINATLEY be in the bag!!!

[@Marcia_Toms]

Wow! Incredible. Thank you so much for this. I’m just starting to learn the past few weeks.

[@natec7734]

Thanks for sharing bud. Ill try this for my daughter who loves magic tricks.

[@noThankyou-g5c]

i bought a very similar trick from daniel ortiz a year ago. made me the coolest uncle ever. this one is even easier and maybe even more impressive! now i can keep the magic alive 😅

[@michieltummers1303]

Can this be done with a mnemonica stack and if so what would the numbers/cards look like? :)

[@JoelSolomon-q5x]

Chur Bro! This is an incredible trick Steve. I’ve run though it a few times and feeling very confident about it. I’ll have to go out now to find a willing audience and leave them as stunned mullets. Keep up the good work and thank you so much. 👍👍👍

[@matiasgonzalez9243]

One of the best tricks! Is there any chance of using the Shocked stack instead of Chased? Thanks

[@mo4u1]

Mind blowing that this could even work!! What a great gift to your Magical friends that will last a lifetime__ Thank You Steve

[@bpbp8597]

Hmmm.... Thinking through this trick. Could it be done by memorizing the cards & numbers, but making the numbers hidden on the backs of the red cards? That might make it a bit more complicated, though.

[@SprignXI-XI]

I think the number mark is required in order to perform this trick in a shorter time, since explaining to other people the value of each card by number is a long process.

[@generic53]

Thx. It would be interesting to know where YOU learned it.

[@ervinkaur3470]

I don’t get the stack in the blue deck. It does not follow the Si Stebbins as described in the video. Could you explain the blue stack logic?

[@kevinneedham3828]

I just set up my decks. Thank you so very much for sharing!! This is amazing!!!!

[@fumikoshaw]

Yup, creative, impossible, clean, fun, and so worth the set-up! I'm adding a steal of chased card for spec to shuffle even more or just shuffling myself and retaining btm card. Is that overkill? hahaha! I love practicing tricks that fool myself!!! You made a lot of people happy by sharing your gems with us! A part of you will be taken around the world! this one reached the land of Aloha in Hawaii! wishing you a magical life!

[@steventaputoro]

Aloha! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏽

[@Magicmarts]

Hi, awesome trick and turorial Steven as always! Just have a question. The stack you said on the blued deck is Si Stebbins? I know the Si Stebbins stack and they are usually done in cyclical of 3s -- the blue deck isn't. I noticed though that in the red deck you are using the Si Stebbins stack in 3s as part of your method to determining the indicator card with number at the back. Why is this so? Am a little confused *\_(“,)_/* because I use or know a different Si Stebbins stack from what you posted here. Please help clarify. Thanks.

[@rogerrugg9184]

^This. Doesn't seem to be Sy Stebbins stack that I've used in other tricks. Even had to double check that I hadn't messed up my stack...I'm certain it works as described but...🤷‍♂️

[@Magicmarts]

@@rogerrugg9184 I guess in the absence of a reply from Steven himself then we would just have to assume that the trick will work as advertised, so to speak. But the blue deck is NOT Si Stebbins stack to the best of my knowledge.

[@rogerrugg9184]

@@Magicmarts did the setup last night and works as taught, guess the Sy Stebbins under pinnings just makes it more mysterious instead of flipping a card and going right to it...still pretty amazing...👍

[@Magicmarts]

Yes, unfortunately no reply from Steven until now. I am preparing the stack and labels as indicated in the video and am sure it will work as advertised. The only thing is that I got me confused *\_(“,)_/* is when Steven said that stack is in Si Stebbins when he should not have mentioned that in the first place -- maybe he should have just said a special stack. The Si Stebbins should be used only to determine the key card indicator on the red deck -- that's it. Thanks everyone!

[@justintemp]

Which card is first on the table? The first one or last one listed on the list in the pop up?

[@robjacks2748]

Great trick. However this doesn't seem to be a Si Stebbins stack. Is there more than 1 version?

[@robertthejack]

Did I hear you say it was a Si Stebbins stack? If so I thought the cards would be alternative red and black throughout the deck.

[@aquapony]

You use Si Stebbins to determine the card to use from the number deck, but the other deck is in no particular order (other than it makes sure the numbers always work).

[@abdullahford4169]

Wow, wonderful trick. Would you please show hot you stacked the Blue cardsk shown at timestamp 5:06. I tried to use the Si Stebbins stack method and it does not give me that order as shown by you. Thank you.

[@gheorghepretenaru2945]

This one is among Top 5 trick and the Best one among the doable tricks which requires no dexterity

[@bluetone11]

Thank you Steven, for taking the time to make this tutorial of a very clever routine. ♣♥♠♦

[@dr.sergiorozzelle2488]

When you stack the blue deck is the QC on the top or bottom of the deck?

[@JonathanBarouch]

Beautiful trick, and thank you so much for the tutorial!

[@steventaputoro]

You are so welcome!

[@tobiascrow2792]

Another 5 minute stand up ovation for such a mind-blowing trick!

[@jferrandiz]

Why not to use Si Stebins order in the blue deck? That would require to write different numbers in the back of the cards of the red deck, but will allow to continue a routine with the blue deck. What you think?

[@rivs2439]

What happens/what do you do if the person shuffles the red deck instead of dealing them down?

[@AIRDriger]

Powerfull. Simple to prepare and perform. Cool one. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnb3166]

One of best acaan I used it all the time . Do know any more acaan you can shown us or prediction card trick . Great channel 👍👍

[@jerrymaurer5309]

Need to sacrifice two decks to make this miracle happen!! Can’t wait to make it happen!!!

[@johnlynch3653]

Thank you for taking the time to share. Just mind blowingly brilliant 👍

[@stanstevens3783]

How do you number the cards and correlate with the order in the blue deck?

[@steventaputoro]

It’s all explained.

[@fjrd845]

Buenas noches. Me parece un efecto BRUTAL y ASOMBROSO y acompañado de una buena presentación sería un IMPOSIBLE, realmente MÁGICO. Muchas gracias Steven por mostrarlo, has ganado un seguidor. Saludos desde España.

[@dfsfsfdsaf6511]

Nice. Only problem is when you do the trick for the same card twice and the number card is also "coincidentally" the same.

[@laurenlewis4189]

Liking and commenting as requested, before you explain the trick. Here's my prediction of how it's done: the blue deck is arranged specially beforehand: each card is placed at a known position (the number of cards is 52 minus the number on its back away from the top of the deck); each card has a counterpart (they add up to 52 on their backs--5 of clubs had 33, 8 of hearts had 19). When you were pretending to be searching for the 5 of clubs, you were actually looking for the 8 of hearts first; I'm guessing the counterparts always add to 13 to make it easy to remember, and the suits are paired such that hearts and clubs go together. Then, when you're dealing cards down to "pick the place in the deck to put the 5" you're placing the 8 of hearts on top of it regardless where they choose (because it is on the bottom of the deck in your hand). Then it's only a matter of showmanship to pretend like it randomly ended up being next to the 19.

[@joechip4822]

While the effect is actually great, the difficult part is when the card you determine by adding three to the one that was selected comes a lot later in the red deck after the selected one. I currently don't see me convincingly look for this card, and find and place it at the bottom after I already separated out the named card - by simply claiming 'look, all cards are different'. This may work many times with enough practice - but clearly will also fail sometimes and look suspicious at least in an instant repeat.

[@bigblueeyes0606]

Hi is the blue stack correct as the 10 of hearts is followed by the 6 of hearts thx

[@dfsfsfdsaf6511]

I think so. The 10H is the 20th card and the 6H the 21th in the blue stack. 10+3=K (10->J->Q->K) and S comes after H in CHSD. So the numbered red card should be KS. And looking at the red table, the KS should have the number 20 on it's back. The next card in the table (the 21th) is 9S which would also be appropriate for the 6H according to the formula.

[@tommaguzzi1723]

What do you count picture cards as?

[@johnleggett-q2k]

I use Stebbins a lot so this is a great addition. Thanks for sharing!

[@RonQ36]

Thanks for sharing this trick. I will show it to friends and family. Just a thought, in your example of 43 would it be proper to deduct 43 from 52 and only have to count 10 cards. Just so you know I'm smiling and I'm not a smart ass. I will be 89 in February and my time is short. (I hope I didn't jinx myself) Someone else may have asked the same question but I didn't take the time to read all the replies.

[@MrGabe999]

Thanks a lot! I’m supposed to be at work but I’m pulling over to buy two decks of cards and will be late now!

[@steventaputoro]

😂 this is gold

[@seanfaherty]

great trick I generally stick to impromptu tricks but this is lovely

[@SheikhSalahUddinNoor]

Really Incredible! Thanks fo sharing.

[@lggp]

So whats the story/principle behind the order in which the red cards are marked?

[@The_Card_Magician]

On a different note. I’m going to make a tutorial soon using my method for this trick . It will cover all the info on how the effect is done .

[@hrxmotive8311]

No principle. You can mark it anyway but blue cards should be stacked in that planned order as well.

[@ebwjehvuufsjehf]

What happens if someone picks a card 8, 9 10, jack, queen or king. How do you add three to it? Can they only pick a card below 8?

[@ikcikor3670]

I'd assume you just circle back to ace, 2, 3 and so on

[@ebwjehvuufsjehf]

@@ikcikor3670 Thanks for your reply. I obviously wasn't paying attention to the video, he does actually describe that situation towards the end.

[@ArturArutiunian]

So cool! Thanks for sharing this trick!

[@jessebrockman8782]

Just stumbled on this and you, sir, have earned a sub. Such a great trick

[@JoshuaJackson-n2u]

O. M. G. Steven this was so friggin good. Ive never seen such a mind boggling trick which is actually set up.

[@steventaputoro]

Thanks Joshua 🙏🏽

[@thiagorfpinheiro]

An idea for you guys (using a table): - Spectators shuffle the red deck and name a card. - You spread the cards on a table and tell spectators to touch and take their chosen card. - While they search for their card, you locate "your" card and then cut the deck in the desired position. Tip: While spreading the cards you touch every single card in the table, trying to "help" them locating their card, but in fact you are locating your card and preparing yourself for cutting the deck.

[@Movietuff]

You read my mind

[@martinplace4748]

Mmm don't follow it, sorry.

[@Movietuff]

@@martinplace4748 maybe better to do like I end up doing. I spread the cards on the table and after the spectator removes their card, I split them in the spot of the correct card, and ask them to gather up the piles. They didn't suspect a thing.

[@Movietuff]

@@martinplace4748 anyways I don't approve Steves way of doing it it.

[@Movietuff]

@@martinplace4748 best tricks are the ones where spectator handles the cards as much as possible.

[@MurderMostFowl]

If they pick the Jack of Hearts, are you looking for the Ace of Spades or the Ace of Hearts? I think it’s spades , right? You add the 3 to get Ace and then change the suit, right? This is an awesome trick! Thanks for the great video!

[@wlmcardmagic-k3o]

if they name a jack do you go to the ace plus the next suit ,example if they choose jack of spades do you go to the ace of diamonds

[@thequantaleaper]

Just my luck... my first time trying this one on someone I needed to find the Jack of Spades and it was the LAST CARD IN THE DECK! It looked so odd just dropping that one down and then the rest on top!

[@mrjoeyman]

Lol, and what if they ask you to shuffle the blue deck? Or grab it to shuffle it when you remove them from the box?

[@iratozer9622]

Very nice trick. Thanks I was taught a really good one too when I was young.

[@bunglebush]

Such an amazing trick and such an amazingly nice guy to teach it!!

[@mufmuncher123]

Cheers Steve you always go the extra mile and explain very well. Thanks. 🥳👍🥳

[@steventaputoro]

Anytime mate. Thanks for the support 🙏🏽

[@jorgelopeztomasello7097]

Excelente juego!!! Genial el tutorial!! Felicitaciones!! Muchísimas gracias!! Un abrazo muy fuerte desde Argentina

[@steventaputoro]

Gracias mi hermano!

[@steveothemagician3001]

outstanding- a guy performed this last night at our Magic club meeting. all set up to go. thanks for sharing

[@MicheleMangini-ds5tw]

If I have order Spades/Hearts/Clubs/Diamond in my mind for sistebbins wich is the order of blue deck?Thanks!

[@brianmendenhall8387]

If I'm not mistaken I believe the blue deck is set in Stebbins and the red. deck with numbers is and should be shuffled by them.

[@MicheleMangini-ds5tw]

Blue deck is not in sistebbins order…

[@brianmendenhall8387]

@@MicheleMangini-ds5tw are you sure? I'll have to watch it over again. The red is completely shuffled

[@Jose-qr9to]

Hola amigo. Una rutina muy bella. Me puedes decir el autor. Gracias un saludo.

[@geoffsawle957]

how can this trick work when the blue pack cards have a perminant fixed position

[@steventaputoro]

Try it out and you’ll see it does ☺️

[@JohnWick-kv1bz]

Not quite at the end of the video but I'm assuming if you get the king queen or Jack that it would go in order as of the number 10 card Jack is 11 Queen is a 12 and king would be 13

[@brettmeyer8699]

What did you call the name of the stack of the blue deck?

[@eul6097]

Si Stebbins stack

[@YourModulesMayVary]

@@eul6097it doesn’t look like any Stebbin setup I’ve seen before?

[@simonsallen]

@@YourModulesMayVary I thought the same. I am familiar with the Si Stebbings set up but did not see that in the blue deck.

[@josephsisson]

Neither deck is in Si Stebbins stack. The red deck (with numbers on the back) can be shuffled, therefore it is not in a stack. The numerical sequence of the red deck is not Si Stebbins. The Si Stebinns principle of adding 3 to the value of the card and progressing one position in the CHaSeD sequence of the suits, comes into play after they freely name any card in the deck.

[@brianmendenhall8387]

​@@josephsissonthanks for clearing that up! I love this trick even more now that they can freely name any card. Makes it so much stronger

[@LadiesnGentlman]

If one must add three to the participant’s selection, what happens when they choose a high card, like a Jack or King?

[@steventaputoro]

Watch the whole tutorial.

[@z2nice1983]

This is pretty cool. I'm going to buy some extra decks tomorrow to try this out.

[@oscar.gandara]

Thank you for sharing, awesome!

[@megalantern13]

This is a really nice trick using the Si Stebbins stack. Very well done and looks seamless. 5 Stars!

[@modusponens18]

That order is not Si Stebbins tho!

[@JeanMoreau4573]

​​​​@@modusponens18I compleetly agree with you, the order displayed for the blue deck is not that of a Si Stebbins stack ! Furthermore, this trick not a strict ACAAN, although it may seems like one.

[@davidwelch311]

​@modusponens18 I agree. I commented on that about 5 days ago and dm'd Steven regarding it. I've heard nothing back from him yet.

[@The_Card_Magician]

It’s a great trick . I came up with my own handling for this trick . It’s not better by any means just suits my style better .

[@LiamsComment]

I will be back to watch this after I have two decks of cards. Until then, I liked and commented. Have a great day and thanks!