Predicting Their Card

Predicting Their Card magic trick tutorial — performance preview

Category: Sleight of Hand · Difficulty: 3/5

Write a prediction. Seal it in an envelope. Hand it to a spectator. They name any card. You're right. Every time.

You'll Need This to Perform the Trick

Magicians' Forcing Deck + Sealed Envelope Set — A pre-printed forcing deck and sealed-envelope kit — perform this baffler with zero practice. Reset in seconds.

Step-by-Step Performance Guide

  1. 1. Write the Prediction — On a small card, write the name of a playing card. Seal the prediction in an envelope. Hand the envelope to a volunteer to hold.
  2. 2. Spread the Deck — Spread a deck of cards face-down. Tell the volunteer to point to any card.
  3. 3. Reveal Their Choice — Turn over the chosen card. It's the Six of Diamonds.
  4. 4. Reveal Your Prediction — Have the volunteer open the envelope. The prediction reads: 'Six of Diamonds.' You're right.

The Secret Behind the Trick

  1. 1. The Forcing Deck — The deck is a forcing deck — every single card is the Six of Diamonds. The volunteer can pick any card and they'll always pick the Six.
  2. 2. Switch the Deck — Don't let the audience handle the deck *after* the force. Smoothly switch it back to a normal deck for any follow-up routine — or pocket it.
  3. 3. Sell the Reveal — The slow reveal of the prediction is everything. Open the envelope dramatically. Read the prediction aloud. Pause. Let the audience react before you say a word.

Tags: card prediction, forcing deck, magic prediction, easy magic trick