A shuffled deck is used and the spectator thinks of any number and remembers the card at that position. The spectator cuts the cards several times. The performer’s back can be turned throughout. The magician then retrieves the deck and deals through them rapidly faceup- memorizing the deck. The question is now asked, “what card are you thinking of? The ten of spades? The ten of spades is the 23rd card in the pack and If I’m not mistaken the three of hearts is the card right before it and I believe the two of clubs is immediately after it.”

The spectator counts down to the 23rd (or whatever) card and finds his card surrounded by the other two mentioned.

It’s a gem.