Magic Video - Coup d'Etat by Jean-Pierre Vallarino
Description & Effect
Unleash the Power of Prediction with 'Coup d'Etat'
Dive into the world of truly impossible magic with Jean-Pierre Vallarino's 'Coup d'Etat.' This isn't just a card trick; it's a meticulously crafted masterpiece of mentalism and prediction that involves several spectators from start to finish, culminating in multiple astonishing reveals. Vallarino, a name synonymous with elegant and deceptive magic, teaches you his devious methods for creating an experience that defies logic and leaves a lasting impression on everyone present. Get ready to elevate your performance with a routine that's as baffling as it is entertaining.
The Impeccable Setup
The routine begins with an air of fairness and anticipation. You invite three different spectators to assist. To two, you hand small, empty bags, and to the third, a securely sealed envelope, locked with a padlock. A deck of cards, clearly normal and thoroughly mixed, is introduced, ensuring there's no suspicion of a setup. The stage is set for an incredible display of predicted outcomes, where every participant believes they are in complete control, yet the outcome is predetermined.
A Cascade of Miracles
One spectator is asked to further mix the deck, reinforcing the idea of a truly random arrangement. The cards are then spread face-down, and each spectator takes a portion, their own cards unknown even to themselves. They then proceed to separate their red cards from their black cards. What happens next is a moment of pure astonishment: the first two spectators count their red and black cards, then open the bags you initially gave them. Inside each bag are chips, precisely matching the number of red and black cards they just counted! An uncanny coincidence, or a masterful prediction?
The Ultimate Reveal
Just when your audience thinks the trick can't get any more impossible, the final climax unfolds. The third spectator, holding the locked envelope, is asked to attempt opening it. They fail. You then instruct them to use the combined counts of red and black cards from their two compatriots as a four-digit code. With bated breath, they input the numbers, and *click!* - the padlock springs open. From within the envelope, they themselves retrieve a piece of cardboard revealing a third, perfect prediction: the exact counts of red and black cards from their own packet. Every detail verified, every prediction flawless.
Why 'Coup d'Etat' Belongs in Your Repertoire
'Coup d'Etat' is more than just a trick; it's a full performance piece that builds suspense and delivers powerful, impossible moments. Vallarino's clear and concise instruction ensures you'll master the subtleties needed to perform this with confidence and impact. Its reliance on common, everyday items means you can set it up virtually anywhere, making it ideal for both casual performances and more formal close-up settings. This routine guarantees maximum spectator engagement and leaves an unforgettable memory of pure magic.
Digital Access to Masterful Magic
This product is a digital download, providing you with immediate access to the comprehensive instructional video. Please note that 'Coup d'Etat' includes DVD instructions only; no physical props are supplied with your purchase. All necessary items - a deck of cards, small bags, an envelope, a padlock, and chips - are easily acquired from your local store or already available around your home. Start learning this incredible routine today!
Original Specs
Coup d'Etat by Jean-Pierre Vallarino
At the very beginning of the trick, give 2 small bags to 2 different spectators and an envelope sealed with a padlock to a third one. The deck is shown and spectators can see it is normal and mixed.
You ask one of the spectators to remix the deck. The deck is turned over then spread in a ribbon, so that each spectator takes hold of one part. Nobody can know the cards he holds, neither himself nor you. The spectators separate their red cards from the black.
The two first spectators count the number of red cards and black cards they hold, then open the bags you previously gave them. They contain the exact amount of chips: red and black!
The third spectator is now asked to open the padlock... in vain. You then ask him to try to open it with the 4 numbers corresponding to the number of red and black cards from his 2 mates. The padlock opens and he can himself pull out a third prediction on a piece of cardboard is written the amount of red and black cards from his packets. He can check everything is correct. Impossible?
DVD instructions only, no props included. All props needed should be available anywhere.
