Anti Gravity Cards Trick Cards That Stick on Command

Anti-Gravity Cards Trick Cards That Stick on Command. The Anti-Gravity Cards trick makes it look like a group of playing cards magically clings to your hand, defying gravity until you command them to fall. The secret lies in a simple preparation of a “special card” with a hidden tab that allows you to control the illusion.

Anti-Gravity Cards Trick Cards That Stick on Command

Overview

Effect: A stack of cards seems to stick to your hand by magic. You can hold your hand upside down, and the cards stay in place until you release them with a subtle movement.

Secret: A small tab, hidden on the back of one of the cards, allows you to hold the stack in place by gripping the tab between your fingers. When you let go of the tab, the cards fall.

Materials Needed

1. Playing Cards: Any standard deck.
2. Scissors: To create the tab.
3. Glue or Tape: To attach the tab to the special card.

Setup

1. Create the Special Card:
   • Take one card from the deck and cut a small rectangular tab from another card.
   • Attach this tab to the back of your special card, near one edge, using glue or tape. This tab should be positioned so that it can easily be gripped between your fingers without being visible to the audience.
2. Arrange the Cards:
   • Place the special card face up on your palm, with the tab at the edge where your fingers can reach it.
   • Stack a few additional cards on top of the special card. These cards will appear to cling to your hand along with the special card.

Performing the Anti-Gravity Cards Trick

Step 1: Set Up the Trick

1. Prepare the Cards:
   • Hold the stack of cards in your hand, with the tab gripped between your fingers, keeping the cards facing the audience.
2. Create the Illusion:
   • Slowly turn your hand upside down, making it look like the cards are magically sticking to your hand.
   • You can play around with hand movements, showing that no adhesive or hidden support is holding the cards in place.

Step 2: Release the Cards

1. Command the Cards to Drop:
   • Pretend to “command” the cards to fall by snapping your fingers or saying a magic word.
   • Gently release the grip on the tab, allowing the cards to fall from your hand.

Why the Trick Works

1. Hidden Tab: The tab lets you hold the cards in place, hidden from the audience’s view.
2. Surprise Release: The unexpected drop of the cards adds an element of surprise and reinforces the illusion that the cards were held in place by magic.

Tips for a Smooth Performance

1. Practice the Grip: Practice holding and releasing the tab smoothly so it looks effortless.
2. Engage the Audience: Build suspense before releasing the cards. You could even pretend to have trouble “detaching” them to make the effect more dramatic.
3. Angle Awareness: Perform the trick with the cards facing the audience directly, avoiding any angles that might reveal the tab.

Conclusion

The Anti-Gravity Cards trick is simple yet captivating. With a clever setup and a touch of showmanship, you can impress your audience by making cards appear to defy gravity until your magical command allows them to fall!