Magic Video - John Rivav - Burning Angel

Unleash the Fiery Mystery of 'Burning Angel'

Prepare to astound your audience with 'Burning Angel' by John Rivav, a breathtaking card effect that defies logic and leaves a permanent mark on their memories – quite literally. This digital download reveals a stunning routine where impossible coincidences become tangible reality, performed under the most scrutinizing conditions. Imagine a scenario where two chosen cards, seemingly disparate, are bound by an unseen force, reflecting each other's fate in a dramatic, visual reveal.

The Impossible Effect

The routine begins with a shuffled deck of cards. Two spectators are invited to each select a card. One of these cards is signed by its chooser, then genuinely lost back into the deck, which is immediately placed inside its card case. This case is then handed to one of the spectators to hold securely – the magician never touches it again. The second selected card remains in the other spectator's hand throughout this setup. The magician then explains the profound connection between these 'twin soul' cards, suggesting that what befalls one, shall befall the other. Taking the second spectator's card, the magician produces a lighter and, with deliberate intent, appears to burn a specific detail on the card's back – often one of the classic angels depicted on a Bicycle deck. The visual impact is immediate and striking.

A Miraculous Revelation

With anticipation building, the magician then directs attention back to the card case, still held tightly by the first spectator. The challenge is set: if the 'twin soul' theory holds, the signed card inside the case should now bear the same fiery mark. When the cards are carefully removed from the case – again, without the magician's direct contact with the signed card – the impossible becomes real. There, on the back of the previously signed, selected card, is a burned angel, mirroring the one on the other card. A final turn of the card confirms it's the exact, freely chosen and signed card from earlier. This is not merely a trick; it's a demonstration of profound, inexplicable magic, leaving spectators utterly bewildered and questioning their own eyes.

What You'll Learn

This digital download provides you with a detailed, 8-page PDF guide to mastering 'Burning Angel.' John Rivav meticulously breaks down every step, ensuring you can perform this powerful routine with confidence and maximum impact. Learn the precise handling, timing, and psychological nuances that make this effect truly unforgettable. It's a clean, visual, and highly interactive piece of magic perfect for close-up performances, guaranteeing gasps and incredulous stares. Add 'Burning Angel' to your repertoire and leave your audience with a truly unique, impossible souvenir.

Original Specs

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You show a pack of cards， shuffle it and ask two spectators to select each one a card. One of the cards is signed， lost in the pack and you put the pack inside the card box. You give the card case to the spectator to hold. The second card is in the spectators hand all the time. The magician explains that both cards are twin souls and everything that happens to one card will happen to the other. The magician asks for the card that the spectator holds and shows a lighter. The magician proceeds to burn the back of the card， specifically one of the angels on the bike. If everything works as planned inside the card case that is held by a spectator should be a burned card. When the cards are removed from the case he finds a card with a burned angel， when it's turned over it is the same card he freely selected. The magician did not have contact with the card.



1st edition 2008; 8 pages.