Enchanting bidding wars: Witch hat auction on Ebay

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share something interesting that I came across on eBay today. I was scrolling through the website, searching for unique and quirky items, when I stumbled upon a listing for a **witch hat**. Yes, you read that right - a witch hat. Now, this isn't just your ordinary witch hat. It's not your typical black, pointy hat that you might associate with Halloween costumes. No, this witch hat is something truly special.

No, this witch hat is something truly special. The description mentions that it is an authentic, vintage hat from the 18th century. Can you imagine that? A witch hat from the 1700s! The seller claims that this hat has quite the intriguing history.

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After being away from magic since my teens, I’m eager to get back to it. I’d like to master six or eight of the absolute strongest card effects that I could do almost in any situation (with un-gaffed or just lightly gaffed cards.)

Though there are thousands of “tricks,” there really aren’t that many different effects (color change, restored card, assembly, etc.) So, without repeating effects too much, this is the list I’ve compiled.

Mostly proven classics (with some contemporary refinements,) heavy on the Vernon catalog. Listed pretty much in order of impressiveness.

1. Ambitious Card (Daryl’s version)

2. Twisting the Aces (with a deck color change finish)

3. Out of This World

5. A Monte (two card, in spectator’s hand)

6. A Torn and Restored (probably Guy Hollingworth’s)

7. Twisted Sisters

8. Maybe a card to pocket or assembly

My question: Have I chosen the best material or can you helpful folks offer better suggestions?

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This is a good question. My own personal opinion is that the strongest effect depends a lot on the personality of the performer.

For example, the 21 card trick is not particularly strong, but when John Cornelius does it, or when Chuck Smith does it, and each of them eliminates all of the "Which row is it in?" nonsense and immediately identifies the card -- that's pretty strong!

Out of This World is a strong trick for the layman.

The Rising Card is strong.

The Signed Card in the Sealed Envelope is strong.

A lot has to do with the "sell."

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Chris Kenner has a very good version of the 21 card trick in his book Totally Out of Control. I have been exploring Out of this World for a very long time now. Through my research and experimenting I found these to be the most effective: Derren Brown's Handling found on his devil's picturebook, The original paul curry handling, Galaxy (AOA book 3). For a twist on OOTW that isn't really OOTW but looks like an impressive shuffle skills demonstration. Out of this Universe by Harry Lorayne.

I would second the Rising Card Trick.

Easy to do. The gimmick is near impossible to notice.
To the spectator you look 100% clean basically are 100% clean at the end.

I've shown about 50 effects to this one friend of mine (a female). Out of all of the effects, that was the one that she liked most. One day she just straight out asked me to teach her that particular one.

I don't have a lot of perfected material but the top 10 that I continually practice are mostly in your list.
1. Ambitious Card
2. Twisting the Aces (with a deck color change finish)
3. Out of This World
4. Triumph
5. A Monte (two card, in spectator’s hand)
6. A Torn and Restored (probably Guy Hollingworth’s)
7. Twisted Sisters
8. Maybe a card to pocket or assembly

I regularly perform all of the effects on your list as my Top 10 card effects, except for a Torn & Restored which I will begin working on shortly and some sort of card palming routine which I will also need to learn.

For a palming card to pocket routine, I personally think something similar to Tommy Wonder's SIGNED CARD(mercury folded) to ring box is an absolute mind blower. Tommy does it at the end of his ambitious card routine and takes out the closed ring box before he begins his ambitious card routine so that it's in full view of the spectators the whole time. Absolutely unbelievable and a paradox to laymen when the Signed Folded Card comes out of the ring box in front of them!

How about Red Hot Mamma?
And I think the Royal Road's version of Spectator Cuts the aces.
Where the spectator randomly cuts four packets and picks up each packet to shuffle a few of the top cards to the bottom and then dealing a card onto each of the packets on the table. At the end the spectator has seemingly randomly cut to the 4 Aces.

I find both of the above kills laymen and makes them say "Hey you're a professional" even though I'm just a beginner.

My Oil & Water (Out of this world) version is an old version but a simple one & totally 100% impromptu - a killer. I prefer it over Paul Curry's version as there's no setup and the spectator gets to really shuffle the cards before you begin.

Thanks, all for the replies.

Apprentice, what kind of Rising Card do you like? I assume you mean a gimmicked deck version?

And the Signed Card to Ring Box sounds great. I'll check it out.

Card on Ceiling always gets a great reaction, and it is one card effect that spectators usually remember above others. Frog Prince is another amazing, amazing effect.

A lot has to do with the "sell."

This is the first time I've heard that 21 Card Trick isn't such a hopeless routine for a person who is already a "magician".
Does it use the same old method? Or did those 2 performers update it?

I would, however contest that there is in REALITY very little pportunity to perform what could actually be termed "close-up" magic.
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Your list is a very good one. Here's some extra comments:

1. Ambitious Card - consider ending this with the card finally appearing in the zippered compartment of your wallet. And if no repeat is required (i.e. for a one-off show), in a sealed envelope inside the zippered compartment. VERY strong.

3. Out of This World - at the back of Paul Curry's book are some impromptu versions. I do the U.F.Grant one where you start with the spec shuffling the deck.

4. Triumph - the easiest and very strong is the Slop Shuffle.

5. A Monte - consider getting and learning Color Monte for 'in-the-hand' work and UltraMonte (Daryl's version of Skinner's Ultimate 3 Card Monte) for 'on-the-table' work. Both KILL.

6. A Torn and Restored - a VERY effective (and easier) version is Torched & Restored by Brent Braun. Here you not only clearly tear the signed card into 4, you burn it as well!

7. Twisted Sisters - brilliant!

8. Maybe a card to pocket - I like the one where you finish with ALL the cards in the pocket and you are only holding the chosen card. You should also check out Alan Shaxon's Professional Cards to Pocket from his book 'Practical Sorcery'. In this, 5 cards are counted from the pack and pass up the sleeve and into an shown-empty trouser pocket. You explain they do this by shrinking, whereupon they diminish to half size, then quarter size, a eight and then vanish altogether. They finally appear in the empty pocket but are now all Jumbo size!

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Card on Ceiling
Frog Prince
Multiple Selection Routine
Jumping Gemini
Ambitious Card
Jay Sankey's Back in Time (an in the hands triumph effect with 2 kickers - STRONG
Cards Across (Las Vegas Leaper or Bill Malone's Version are great)
Daniel Garcia's Torn is probably the Best, most visual and easiest T+R card out there (much better than reformation in my opinion for people working)
Invisible Deck-Eventhough you said ungaffed I think you should always have one when working.

Err. sth called "?? divination hypnotism". it's a cool trick..not quite sure of it's fool name. u riffle the cards and the spectator says "stop" (no force) the spectator looks at the card (eg: Ace of Spades). then you spread the deck face up and asks the spectator to look at the card and say it 3 times in his head . then you go "Aces of Spades, Ace of Spades, Ace of Spades"
that's the original presentation I've seen on video. it's one of the tricks that I get good reactions.

Since card rising effects have been mentioned a couple of times, I'll take this opportunity to point out the "gem" in Expert Card Technique - the Witchcraft Card Rise.
With all your fingers in full view a card slowly rises from the centre of the deck.
Totally ungimmicked, totally impromptu, reasonably easy to do.
I was extremely confused the first time I saw this done.

Blackwood, your list seems to be missing a card-to-impossible location effect.
These effects, in my experience, have the greatest effect on lay audiences.
Search for a good card to wallet/pocket/ring box/ceiling/lemon.
Sankey's 'Paperclipped' could be described as a card-to-impossible-location effect and is believed to be a 'modern classic' by some.

People also seem to be fond of cards across routines whereby a number of cards invisibly travels from one packet of cards guarded by a participant to another packet of cards.
For sheer ease-of-use and audience impact, most would recommend Paul Harris' cards across routine.

I would also suggest that Out Of This World is the most impressive effect on your list.
When presented correctly, of course.

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According to them, it was rumored to have belonged to a notorious witch who lived in a small village many years ago. The hat is said to hold magical powers and is believed to bring good luck to its owner. How fascinating is that? The auction for the witch hat has been going on for a few days now, and the bidding has already reached an astonishing amount. People seem to be captivated by the mystery and allure surrounding this item. The seller has posted several pictures showcasing the hat's intricate design and detailing, and I must say, it does look quite impressive. Naturally, there is some skepticism surrounding the authenticity of this witch hat. After all, how can we be sure that it is truly from the 18th century and has such magical powers? Some believe that it might just be a clever marketing tactic, designed to attract attention and drive up the bidding. Others, however, are more open to the possibility and are excited about the prospect of owning a piece of history. Whether you believe in magic or not, there's no denying that this witch hat is a fascinating item. It's a testament to the enduring allure of witches and the supernatural. Who knows, maybe owning this hat could bring a touch of magic into your life. So, if you're feeling adventurous and have some extra cash to spare, why not check out the auction on eBay? You never know what kind of enchantment awaits you!.

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