Magic Tricks

I've found this effect to be a real fooler. I've performed it a few times already, and it has been quite successful. I agree with some of the posts I've seen elsewhere, that it's really for an informal setting, like a gathering of friends, or even a house party.

A lot has been written about Rick Lax and the mathematical methods he uses in some of his releases. While there is certainly a mathematical element to this, it's not the focus, nor does it take anything away from the effect.

This effect reminds me a lot of Bob Hummer's Fantastrik - but that used way more mental calculations - and did not have the added benefit of the participant naming the number.

This trick is easy to perform, is baffling, and I believe entertaining. Rick's touches with the invisible card bit is the kind of detail that really elevates this trick to more than simply a math-based card trick.

John