Magic Video - CIA Challenging & Intensive ACAAN by Abhinav Bothra
Description & Effect
Unleash the Impossible: C.I.A. ACAAN by Abhinav Bothra
Step into the world of truly baffling card magic with 'C.I.A. Challenging & Intensive ACAAN' by the brilliant mind of Abhinav Bothra. This digital download reveals a method for one of magic's most sought-after and impossible effects: Any Card At Any Number. Known for its impeccable cleanliness and directness, C.I.A. allows you to present a miracle that will leave your audience speechless, all without relying on traditional magician's trickery.
The Direct & Deceptive Effect
Imagine this: you introduce a deck of cards, inviting one spectator to merely THINK of any card (excluding the Ace to avoid common choices), and another to think of a random number between 1 and 48. There are no forces, no prompting – just pure, free thought. Then, you hand packets of cards to up to four different audience members, asking them to thoroughly shuffle their portions. While they're busy mixing the cards, the two chosen spectators openly name their thought-of card and number for the very first time. Once the shuffling is complete and everyone is satisfied, the cards are collected. A spectator is then instructed to deal the cards one by one, counting aloud until they reach the called-out number. In a moment of pure astonishment, their freely thought-of card appears precisely at their freely thought-of number. It's a jaw-dropping demonstration of mental prowess and control.
Why C.I.A. Stands Out
What sets Abhinav Bothra's C.I.A. apart is its commitment to creating a truly organic and impossible effect. This method boasts a remarkable list of 'no's: no forces, no pre-show setup, no sleight of hand (making it accessible even for those with limited dexterity, and even performable with jumbo cards), no instant stooging, and no dual reality. The strong audience involvement, engaging anywhere from four to seven participants, ensures that the magic feels deeply personal and impossible. Furthermore, it uses a regular 52-card deck, which can be examined and even given away as a souvenir after the performance, cementing the impossibility in your spectators' minds.
The Challenge & Reward
While the effect itself is stunningly clean, mastering C.I.A. does require a good amount of mental agility, some memorization, and careful calculations. This is not a self-working trick but a powerful piece of mentalism that rewards dedicated study with an unforgettable performance. Abhinav Bothra's detailed instructions in this digital download provide everything you need to learn and perfect this challenging yet immensely satisfying routine. Please note, this product is a digital download only; no physical gimmicks are included or required for the performance.
Original Specs
CIA Challenging & Intensive ACAAN by Abhinav Bothra
A really clean and impeccable ACAAN.
What the audience sees and hears:
The Performer brings out a deck of cards and points to a person asking him to think of any card but not the Ace (as its common for people to go for it) and another person to think of a number between 1 and 48. He then proceeds to pull out the Aces meanwhile handing out small packets of cards to 4 different audience members and asks them to shuffle the cards thoroughly. While they are busy shuffling, the two audience members are asked to name their thought of card and the number for the first time.
Once the shuffling is done and they are happy with it, the packets are collected back and the performer instructs someone to deal the cards and simultaneously count the cards one by one until they reach the called out number. And just the way it should happen. Their thought of card falls at the thought of number.
Features of C.I.A.
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no forces
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no pre-show
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no sleight of hand (can also be done with jumbo cards)
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no instant stooging or dual reality.
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audience involvement (minimum of 4 and up to 7 audience members get involved)
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regular deck of 52 cards which can be given out as souvenir
[Note that the method does require a good amount of mental agility, some memorization and calculations.]
1st edition 2015, 24 pages.
word count: 2391 which is equivalent to 9 standard pages of text
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
