Card through glass trick
1. The Card and Glass Preparation
Before you can dazzle your audience with the Card Through Glass trick, you need to gather the necessary materials:
♣A Playing Card: Choose a standard playing card, preferably one with a simple design for better visibility.
♣A Glass Window or Frame: Pick a clean glass surface, such as a window or a picture frame.
2. Mastering the Sleight of Hand
♣Step 1: Secretly Fold the Card: Fold the playing card in half lengthwise, making sure to keep the fold hidden from the audience. This will be the card you appear to push through the glass.
♣Step 2: Display the Card: Hold the folded card in a natural position with the fold facing your palm.
♣Step 3: Misdirect Your Audience: While displaying the card, use verbal and non-verbal cues to direct your audience's attention away from the card. Engaging patter and eye contact can be helpful here.
3. The Illusion
♣Step 4: Push the Card Through the Glass: Act as though you are physically pushing the folded card through the glass. Keep your hand behind the glass to hide the actual card and manipulate the folded card's position.
♣Step 5: Gradually Unfold the Card: Slowly unfold the card as you pull it back through the glass. This should give the illusion that the card is penetrating the glass.
♣Step 6: Complete the Illusion: Once the card is completely unfolded, carefully withdraw your hand, leaving the unfolded card seemingly on the other side of the glass.
4. The Reveal
♣Step 7: Remove the Card: With the unfolded card now on the other side of the glass, pretend to grab it and remove it from the glass surface.
♣Step 8: Display the Card: Show the card to your audience as proof that it has passed through the glass, creating amazement and wonder !