Reveal the Number and Identity of Cards Drawn from Behind Your Back Magic Trick

Reveal the Number and Identity of Cards Drawn from Behind Your Back Magic Trick . This magic trick allows you to determine both the number and identity of cards drawn from a deck behind your back. It builds on the principles of the first trick but adds an additional calculation to reveal more details about the drawn cards. By mastering a simple math-based approach, you can impress your audience with seemingly impossible accuracy!

Reveal the Number and Identity of Cards Drawn from Behind Your Back Magic Trick

Steps to Perform Magic Trick

1. Arrange the Deck: As with Trick 1, ensure the deck is in the specific order outlined by your system. Each suit and number should follow a precise sequence for this trick to work effectively.
2. Position the Deck Behind Your Back: Hold the deck behind your back, spreading it just enough so the spectator can draw a few cards without disturbing the order too much.
3. Allow the Spectator to Draw Cards: Let the person draw any number of cards from the spread-out deck behind your back.
4. Bring the Deck to the Front and Make the Shift:
   • Bring the deck in front of you, keeping the deck halves separated where the person drew the cards.
   • Place the upper half of the deck underneath the lower half, exactly as in Trick 1.
5. Identify the Bottom and Top Cards of the Same Suit:
   • Look at the bottom card and find its suit and numerical value.
   • Identify the first card from the top (or nearest to the top) with the same suit as the bottom card.
6. Calculate the Number of Cards Drawn:
   • Subtract the Number on Top from the Bottom: Subtract the value of the top card (of the same suit) from the value of the bottom card.
     • If the bottom card has a lower number than the top card, add 13 to the bottom card’s value (as if the deck has cycled back around) before doing the subtraction.
   • Multiply by Four: Take the result from the subtraction and multiply it by 4.
   • Subtract the Number of Cards Leading to the Suit Card on Top: Count the cards from the top of the deck down to the same-suit card and subtract this number from your total.

The result will reveal how many cards were drawn!

Example Walkthrough of Magic Trick

Let’s say, after making the shift, you observe the following:

• Bottom Card: The Queen of Clubs (value = 12).
• Top Card with the Same Suit: The third card from the top is the Seven of Clubs (value = 7).

Calculating the Number of Cards Drawn

1. Subtract the Values: Subtract 7 (top card value) from 12 (bottom card value):
   $12-7=5$.
2. Multiply by Four: Multiply the result by 4:
   $5\times 4=20$.
3. Subtract the Top Position Number: Since the Seven of Clubs is the third card from the top, subtract 3 from 20:
   $20-3=17$.

So, the spectator drew 17 cards.

Key Tips to Enhance Magic Trick

• Practice the Calculation: The math in this trick is simple but requires practice to do smoothly under pressure.
• Use a Fixed Order of Suits and Numbers: Maintaining the systematic order of suits and numbers is crucial to ensure the trick works.
• Keep the Trick Flowing: Deliver your reveal confidently to add suspense to the performance.

Why Magic Trick Is Perfect for Building Confidence

This trick not only allows you to tell the number of cards drawn but also shows off your mastery of the deck’s order and your mental math skills. With practice, you’ll be able to amaze your audience by quickly calculating and announcing the exact number of cards they drew—leaving them wondering how you did it!