Magic Video - The Hoff by Josh Burch (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash a Card Miracle: 'The Hoff' by Josh Burch
Prepare to stun your audience with 'The Hoff,' Josh Burch's ingenious take on the legendary Hofzinser Ace Problem. This isn't just another card trick; it's a completely hands-off miracle where the Aces perform an impossible divination, followed by a mind-blowing transposition that requires absolutely no sleight of hand. Imagine your spectators' faces as they witness a sequence of events so baffling, they'll believe you possess true magical powers. 'The Hoff' is designed to fool everyone, even seasoned magicians, delivering a powerful one-two punch they'll never see coming.
The Unforgettable Effect Unveiled
The performance begins by openly producing the four Aces and setting them aside. A spectator is then invited to take the deck under the table, making a selection with their own hands by simply cutting the cards. With nothing more than a wave of your hand, one of the isolated Aces mysteriously turns face down. Upon revelation, the suit of that very Ace is discovered to precisely match the spectator's chosen card – an astonishing moment of divination! But the magic doesn't end there. After a mystical gesture, the deck is spread on the table to reveal an impossible sight: a single card face up in the middle. Incredibly, this face-up card is the Ace that had just turned face down. And for the grand finale, the card that replaced it amongst the other Aces is none other than the spectator's original selection. It's a double whammy of impossibility!
Why 'The Hoff' Belongs in Your Repertoire
Josh Burch's 'The Hoff' isn't just clever; it's incredibly practical. Each set comes equipped with specially printed Maiden Back cards that handle all the heavy lifting, allowing you to focus purely on presentation and impact. This digital download also includes detailed instructions for a fun bonus Ace production, perfect for elevating your other card routines. Whether you're looking for a killer opener or an engaging centerpiece for your show, 'The Hoff' delivers an unforgettable card mystery that will leave your audience completely baffled and clamoring for more. Give them a magical experience they'll talk about for years.
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"A super clever take on a classic plot. A hands-hoff handling of the ace problem that’s definitely worth checking out." - Sebastian Midtvage
"The Hofzinser Ace Problem is my favorite plot in card magic. This is the best way to do it!" - Josh Burch
"This is a great hands-off trick. Not only that but the spectator gets to make the selection in their own hands! I think Hofzinser would think this is pretty cool!!!" - Nathan Kranzo
"This is one of those 2 punch tricks, where if you don't get them in the first part, you'll knock 'em out in the second! Fantastic work and thinking from Josh as always." - Andrew Neiner
"If you have always wanted to perform the infamous Hofzinger Ace Problem, then you need to forget about the hassle and get THE HOFF!" - Cody S. Fisher
You'll fool everybody, and they never see the twist coming!
The Hoff is a hands-off miracle where the aces not only divine the card selected by the spectator, but you also get a killer transposition that requires no moves. Josh Burch is back with a killer approach to Hofzinser’s Ace Problem that your audiences will love. This is The Hoff by Josh Burch.
Here’s what happens:
The four aces are produced and then placed off to the side. A spectator takes the deck under the table and cuts the deck to select a card. With a wave of the hand, one of the aces mysteriously turns face down. When the selected card is revealed, it is discovered that the suit of the selected card matches the ace that has turned face down. The deck is placed back on the table, and after a magical gesture, the deck is spread on the table to reveal that a card has turned face up in the middle of the deck. Impossibly the face-up card in the middle of the deck is the ace that was face down, and when the face-down card between the other aces is turned over, it is discovered to be the selected card.
The Hoff comes with specially printed cards on Maiden Back cards that do all of the work for you. In addition to this amazing trick, you will also learn a fun ace production that you can use in your other routines. The Hoff is a killer opener for any card set and an engaging effect that will baffle your audience. Give your audience a card mystery that they will never forget with The Hoff by Josh Burch.
