Blog entries from franklin tagged Street Magic

David Blaine Thought Card Revealed

John Franklin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Effect:

David approaches a passer-by and asks that they hold a pack of cards and to merely think of any card that is in the pack.

"Are you thinking of one ?" - "Not the Ace of Spades ! " - "Think of another ."

"OK - got one ? - Yes ? - OK, I want you to visualise your card turning around, can you do that ?"

"What's the name of your card ?"

The spectators announces his 'Thought card' - "The 5 of Diamonds".

David takes the pack fRead More...

Palm Penetration Free Tutorial

John Franklin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The Effect:

You ask the spectator to hold out his or her hand palm up. You in turn place your hand on top of theirs, palm down. With your other free hand, you place a quarter or other coin on top of your hand and explain to the spectator that with one quick slap of the coin, you will make it pass through your hand and into theirs!

The Materials:

Materials needed: 2 identical coins, a small piece of transparent adhesive tape or magician's wax, ( for advancedRead More...