Prepare to be astonished! Dani DaOrtiz reveals his secrets to card forces in “Only 52.” Control any card, vanish it from one deck, and reappear in another! A must-have for any magician.
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Only 52 by Dani DaOrtiz (Force Project Chapter 2)
Master the art of card manipulation with Dani DaOrtiz in his latest installment of The Force Project. This chapter focuses exclusively on card forces, a technique where the magician subtly influences the selection of a card, making it appear entirely fair and random to the audience. Dani DaOrtiz, renowned for his ability to make every trick seem genuine, shares his most guarded secrets, methods, and principles over this year-long project.
What You’ll Experience
Imagine handing out your deck in packets to multiple spectators who shuffle it thoroughly. Meanwhile, another spectator thinks of a number between one and fifty-two. The deck is reassembled and given to the number thinker, who counts down to their chosen number, selecting that card. Borrow a second deck from a spectator, shuffle it, and have another spectator turn any card face up under the table, losing it back in the deck. Both decks are cut. The first spectator names their card, and upon counting, the magician’s deck is found to have only 51 cards. The borrowed deck is then spread to reveal only one face-up card—the very card named by the spectator. Astonishingly, this card is missing from the magician’s deck.
How It’s Done
Right after the performance, Dani dives into a comprehensive tutorial. You’ll learn the routine in detail, from the basic mechanics to the subtle nuances that elevate this effect. Newcomers will find this an excellent starting point, while seasoned magicians will appreciate the depth and sophistication of Dani’s techniques. Discover the How & Why Force, a brilliantly deceptive method to control a card’s position unnoticed.
Why It Works
Dani doesn’t just teach tricks; he imparts wisdom. This section is a deep dive into the philosophy behind the magic. Dani breaks down every move, explaining the theories of The Numerical Force, The How & Why Force, The Gag Force, and The Reverse Card In The Fan Force. Together, these form the core of Only 51, an effect that is as stunning as it is deceptive.
Dani DaOrtiz is back, and this time, you don’t have a choice because this project is all about card forces! There’s no one who makes a card selection feel more honest and fair than Dani DaOrtiz. In this year-long project Dani will share with you his favorite methods, principles, and techniques to get your audience to take exactly the card you want.
The What
The magician’s deck of cards is handed out in packets to multiple spectators who thoroughly shuffle the deck. While this happens, another spectator is asked to think of any number between one and fifty-two. The deck is gathered together and handed to the spectator thinking of a number; they count to the position of the number they are thinking of and remember that card. A second deck is borrowed from a spectator and shuffled. A spectator takes this borrowed deck under the table, and any card they want is turned face up and lost back in the deck. Both decks are cut. The first spectator names their card, and the magician’s deck is meticulously counted through and discovered only to have 51 cards. The borrowed deck is spread, and the only face-up card in the deck is the named card. Even more impossibly, it is discovered that the card is missing from the magician’s deck.
The How
As soon as you have finished with the performance Dani immediately teaches you the effect. You’ll learn this unbelievable routine, how to do it, and the major details that make this effect so powerful. This is a great refresher for anyone who has already seen the video and perfect for first-time viewers to jump in and start practicing. Here is where you are introduced to the How & Why force. A diabolical little way to force a position.
The Why
This is where the real education begins. Dani delivers a complete explanation of the moves, the trick, and the philosophy behind it all. This is a detailed breakdown, including his work on The Numerical Force, The How & Why Force, The Gag Force, and The Reverse Card In The Fan Force. When combined, these form the backbone of the effect Only 51, and they are shockingly easy to do. Dani is giving you the ability to force a card from an apparently shuffled deck and then control the position of a card in another deck after you sneak it in. This is a seriously powerful effect that will fool magicians and destroy lay people.
The Force Project is a year-long course in learning to make your spectators believe their selections are fair even though you have total control. Dive into the second lesson and an amazing trick that has a thought of card vanishing from one deck and appearing in another. Welcome to The Force Project with Dani DaOrtiz.
