How to perform Jumping Ace  

Materials Needed:

• 1 blank-faced card with a colored back

• 3 Ace of Clubs cards, each with a different colored back

Preparation:

1. Arrange the cards so that the blank-faced card is at the front, followed by the three Ace of Clubs cards.

Performance Steps:

1. Initial Display:

   • Hold the cards face down and spread them slightly from left to right, showing only the backs.

   • Ensure the blank-faced card is in the front, so when the cards are spread, the faces appear blank.

2. Blank Card Illusion:

   • Explain to the audience that you have a set of cards, and one of them is blank.

   • Show the blank face card prominently, keeping the other three cards (Ace of Clubs) slightly hidden behind it.

3. Reveal the Aces:

   • Carefully handle the cards to avoid exposing the faces of the Ace of Clubs cards too early.

   • Gradually reveal that only one card is blank, and the remaining three are the Ace of Clubs.

4. Final Display:

   • Fan out the cards again, but this time, let the audience see the faces of all four cards, clearly showing that only one card is blank and the other three are Aces.

Key Techniques:

• Card Handling: Practice handling the cards smoothly to avoid prematurely revealing the Ace of Clubs cards.

• Misdirection: Use patter and gestures to direct the audience's attention away from the cards while you manipulate them.

Performance Ideas:

1. Storytelling Approach:

   • Create a narrative around the cards, perhaps a story about a magician who can turn any card into an Ace of Clubs.

   • Use the blank card as a “magic card” that transforms the other cards in the story.

2. Interactive Performance:

   • Involve the audience by having them choose a card or predict which card will be blank.

   • Use their predictions to enhance the surprise when revealing the Aces.

3. Magic Theme:

   • Incorporate a magical incantation or gesture before revealing the Aces.

   • Use a magic wand or a special cloth to add flair to the reveal.

4. Comedy Twist:

   • Present the trick in a humorous way, joking about your inability to find the Aces initially.

   • Use the blank card to create comedic tension, only to reveal the Aces at the end.