Magic Video - Ken De Courcy - Sleeve Subway
Description & Effect
Unleash the 'Sleeve Subway' Mystery
Step into the intriguing world of Ken de Courcy's 'Sleeve Subway,' a captivating digital download that unveils a truly unique and entertaining card magic mystery. Based on a brilliant concept by R. M. Jamison, this routine allows you to perform an illusion that audiences won't soon forget. Forget difficult sleights and complex setups; this trick is a pleasure to learn and a delight to perform, making it perfect for magicians of all skill levels looking to add something special to their repertoire.
The Stunning Effect
Imagine introducing three playing cards: two red-backed cards (say, a Two of Hearts and a Three of Diamonds) and one conspicuously different card, an Ace of Spades with a blue back. After showing all sides, you explain the age-old accusation of magicians passing things up their sleeves – and then proceed to demonstrate it! The Ace of Spades visibly travels from the opening of your sleeve, right up to your armpit, only to be cleanly retrieved moments later. This incredible penetration is repeated, each time building the mystery. But the real showstopper? The effect can then be performed with jumbo cards, proving that even their size can't stop the Ace from its impossible journey up the 'sleeve subway'!
What You Receive
Your digital download provides everything you need to master this astonishing trick. You'll gain access to Ken de Courcy's original, fully illustrated routine, ensuring every step is clear and easy to follow. Crucially, it also includes the complete patter presentation, guiding you on how to engage your audience and weave a compelling narrative around the illusion. This isn't just a trick; it's a full performance piece designed to entertain and amaze, leaving your spectators wondering how it was humanly possible.
Master a Memorable Illusion
Whether you're performing close-up, for a small gathering, or on a larger stage, 'Sleeve Subway' offers a powerful and visual effect that is both unusual and highly entertaining. It's a testament to clever construction and engaging presentation. Add this unique card penetration to your act today and experience the joy of performing a mystery that truly delights.
Original Specs
Not difficult to do - a pleasure to learn and a delight to perform. Complete with Ken de Courcy's original fully illustrated routine, (based on a concept by R. M. Jamison), and full patter presentation to perform this unusual and entertaining mystery.
The effect is the following:
The magician introduces three playing cards, for example, a Two of Hearts, a Three of Diamonds and a card which is conspicuously different to the other two, an Ace of Spades. The cards are shown on both sides; the red cards have red backs and the Ace has a blue back.
Says the performer, "Magicians are always being accused of passing things up their sleeves and, since there is an element of truth in this accusation, tonight I'll show you exactly how it works".
The performer separates the three cards, then indicates the path the Ace will travel, from the mouth of the sleeve right up to the top inside the armpit.
The Ace is returned between the other two cards and they are squared. All three are held momentarily at the opening of the sleeve, then the cards are again separated. There are only two. They are the red ones. With an obviously empty hand, the magician reaches into his jacket up by the armpit and brings out a blue backed card. When it's turned face out it's seen to be the Ace of Spades, then it's returned between the two red cards.
These actions are repeated, the Ace again travelling up the sleeve and being replaced between the other two cards.
Now in accordance with the patter three jumbo cards are brought out. Yet, not withstanding their size, the Ace of Spades travels up the sleeve as easily as before!
1st edition 2015, 7 pages.
word count: 2318 which is equivalent to 9 standard pages of text
