LESSON 01 · PLAYING CARDS
The Key Card
Someone chooses a card. You find it without asking a single question.
A little wonder, wherever you are
Welcome to
John’s Magic Class.
A few well-kept secrets. A little practice. And the pleasure of giving someone a moment they can’t quite explain. Revisit the tricks from class, learn at your own pace, and share a little wonder with friends and family.
Find your first trick
With your host, John Ekin
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All seven illustrated lessons. Eight pages, ready to print in black and white.
Your collection of little impossibilities
Seven secrets to make your own.
Simple props. Clear steps.
Start with whichever catches your eye.
LESSON 02 · PLAYING CARDS
The Twenty-One Card Mystery
Your helper merely points to a column. Three deals later, you know their card.
LESSON 03 · HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS
The Jumping Rubber Band
A band jumps from your index and middle fingers to your ring and little fingers.
LESSON 04 · HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS
The Restored Toothpick
A toothpick is wrapped in a handkerchief and broken. You open the cloth and reveal it whole.
LESSON 05 · HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS
The Vanishing Coin
A covered glass slides over a coin. When the cover comes away, the coin has vanished.
LESSON 06 · A LITTLE MIND READING
The Gray Elephant in Denmark
A few sums. An imaginary journey. Can you name their destination?
LESSON 07 · EVERYDAY OBJECTS
The Linking Paper Clips
Two separate clips. One folded bill. A surprising connection.
A note before you begin
The real magic is in the sharing.
Take your time. Try each move a few times on your own. Then find someone you’d like to surprise. A smile is a very good place to start.