Magic Video - Spin Doctor by John Bannon (Digital Download)

Unleash Astonishing Card Magic

John Bannon's 'Spin Doctor' is more than just a card trick; it's a meticulously crafted experience designed to leave your audience absolutely speechless. Praised by industry legends like Kyle Purnell, Dr. Cyril Thomas, and Roddy McGhie, this routine has earned its place as a 'Bannon classic' for its remarkable blend of simplicity and profound magical effect. Imagine the power of performing a multi-phase illusion that culminates in not one, but three utterly unexpected revelations, all packed into a neat, examinable packet trick that fits right in your wallet.

The Spin Doctor Experience

Prepare to captivate your audience with a routine that unfolds like a mini-narrative of impossibility. You begin by showcasing four Aces. With a flourish, they're shown face up, then face down. The Ace of Spades is singled out, turned face down, and placed on the table. Here's where the real magic begins: you announce that three miracles are about to occur simultaneously. The Ace of Spades on the table will vanish. It will then inexplicably reappear nestled between the other Aces in your hand. And finally, in a stunning visual twist, the backs of those remaining Aces will transform into a vibrant rainbow of colors, despite being red-backed moments before. The initial snap of your fingers might seem to yield no immediate results, lulling your spectators into a false sense of security, only for them to discover the blank card on the table, the Ace of Spades triumphantly back in your hand, and the incredible, impossible rainbow backs.

Effortless Mastery, Maximum Impact

One of the most compelling aspects of 'Spin Doctor' is its brilliant method, which belies the complexity of the effect. This is a packet trick built on elegant simplicity. Forget about complicated palming or arduous switches; John Bannon has engineered a routine utilizing easy-to-perform sleights that are well within the grasp of any magician, from beginners to seasoned pros. The instruction ensures you'll master every nuance quickly, allowing you to focus on presentation and delivering maximum impact. The routine's structure is a genius stroke, guaranteeing the triple kicker ending lands with a truly huge surprise. Best of all, at the conclusion of this mind-bending display, all the cards are completely examinable, leaving no doubt in your spectator's minds that they've witnessed genuine magic. Add 'Spin Doctor' to your repertoire and get ready to amaze.

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"Spin Doctor is a super smart routine that has a method that squeezes a remarkable amount of effect out of a simple method! Love it!" - Kyle Purnell

"Spin doctor is the only gem I will always keep in my wallet" - Dr. Cyril Thomas

"A handful of cards, a whole lot of magic! Spin Doctor is destined to become yet another Bannon classic. Love it!" - Roddy McGhie

Three kicker endings they never see coming. The Ace of Spades placed on the table transforms into a blank card, then reappears between the aces in your hand, then the backs of those aces change to the colors of the rainbow. This is one of John Bannon’s favorite packet tricks because it packs a whole lot of magic into just a handful of cards. This is Spin Doctor by John Bannon.

Here’s what happens:

The four aces are shown to the spectator. The aces are turned face down, and with a magical gesture, they turn face up one at a time. Then the Ace of Spades is turned face down and placed on the table. The magician then tells the audience that three miracles are about to happen all at the same time. The first thing is that the Ace of Spades will vanish. The second thing is that it will reappear between the aces held in the magician’s hand. The third thing is that the remaining aces will all change. The magician snaps their fingers, and to the untrained eye, it looks like nothing has happened. The spectators turn over the Ace face down on the table, and it is shown to now be blank. When they look back in the magician’s hand, the Ace of Spades is prominently in the middle of the other three cards. Then the cards are turned over, and despite them being red-backed for all of the previous phases, they are now rainbow-colored.

Spin Doctor is a packet trick that packs a huge wallop. The sleights are easy to perform, and best of all, the cards are completely examinable at the end. The structure of the routine makes the triple kicker ending a huge surprise. There is no palming or difficult switches, just some simple sleights that anyone can do. Get ready to perform one of your new favorite packet tricks with Spin Doctor by John Bannon