ONLY ONE CARD IN THE WORLD

A spectator signs a card, which is then misplaced in the deck. After several failed makes an attempt to magically
carry the cardboard to the highest of the pack, the signed card is discovered reversed within the heart of the deck.
The cardboard is then positioned face down between the spectator’s hands. The spectator is discovered holding a
different card, and the signed card is once more found reversed within the deck. For the climax, the
card is discovered folded inside the cap of the pen used to signal the spectator’s name.
PROPS:
A regular pack of playing cards and a felt-tip marker pen. The pen cap should look giant sufficient to take a
folded card. My pen can't actually hold a card but it seems to be as though it could. That is vital
for the climax in section 3.

ROUTINE PHASE 1:
Have a spectator shuffle the deck and remove a card. Take out the marker and request they write
their first name in giant letters “Right across the face of the card.” After the signing, take the pen
back and hand it to a different individual to hold.
The signed card is returned to the deck and managed to the top. I use a variation of FLIP-FLOPPLOP
from THE MAGIC OF PAUL HARRIS, published by Jerry Mentzer. Paul based his moves
on the false throw move utilized in Three Card Monte, however makes use of the entire deck. I've altered the
order of throwing the cards down. Right here is my dealing with:
Hold the playing cards within the left-hand dealing position. Left thumb riffles down the L.H. corner of the
cards. Lower off the top third of the deck. Lengthen the left hand to the spectator for the signed card to
be returned face down on the deck.
As you reassemble the deck the suitable-hand finger positions are important. Thumb and first finger
must be proper of center. As the left hand brings the underside section of the deck to fulfill the righthand
playing cards, the right hand grips the underside part with thumb and third finger. The third finger
needs to be barely to the left of the fitting corner. Hold open the break between the two sections of
the deck. There is no such thing as a need to cover it. Casually decrease the best hand as you look the spectator
straight in the eye and say, “Don’t overlook the name of your card.”
Now comes the move:
Second finger of the precise hand takes a grip on the top half of the underside part of the deck. Third
finger of the correct hand releases its grip, and with a circular tossing motion of the appropriate hand, the
backside third of the deck is dropped into the left hand. Subsequent drop the highest third of the deck (held
with thumb and first finger) in the same manner into the left hand. To assist this action, the primary finger
pivots the packet of cards around the precise thumb. Lastly, toss the remaining part of cards from
the best hand into the left to complete the deck. The spectator’s signed card is on top of the deck.
The whole sequence of occasions takes but a second as you say, “There is just one card in the entire
world along with your title on it, and it’s someplace on this deck.”
Instantly give the deck a false cut to complete the blending sequence. My methodology is this:
The left thumb riffles the comer of the deck and stops half method down holding a break. Proper hand
comes throughout making the reduce but as a substitute of taking the highest portion, the best fingers grasp the lower
half of the deck with the suitable first finger coming into the break. You carry out what is in impact a cross,
however as quickly as the lower portion of the deck has been brought to the top, the precise hand retains its
grip and without hesitating, continues with a circular movement right around the cards held by the
left hand, and places the decrease portion back on the bottom. Carried out casually, it appears you
have reduce the cards pretty, but the deck is again the place you started with the signed card on top.


A spectator indicators a card, which is then lost within the deck. After a number of failed makes an attempt to magically
bring the card to the highest of the pack, the signed card is found reversed within the middle of the deck.
The card is then placed face down between the spectator’s hands. The spectator is discovered holding a
different card, and the signed card is again discovered reversed in the deck. For the climax, the
card is discovered folded contained in the cap of the pen used to signal the spectator’s name.
PROPS:
A daily pack of playing cards and a felt-tip marker pen. The pen cap should look giant sufficient to take a
folded card. My pen can't really maintain a card but it surely seems as if it could. This is important
for the climax in phase 3.

ROUTINE PHASE 1:
Have a spectator shuffle the deck and remove a card. Take out the marker and request they write
their first name in giant letters “Right across the face of the card.” After the signing, take the pen
again and hand it to a different person to hold.
The signed card is returned to the deck and controlled to the top. I use a variation of FLIP-FLOPPLOP
from THE MAGIC OF PAUL HARRIS, published by Jerry Mentzer. Paul based mostly his moves
on the false throw move utilized in Three Card Monte, but uses the whole deck. I've altered the
order of throwing the playing cards down. Here is my handling:
Hold the cards within the left-hand dealing position. Left thumb riffles down the L.H. nook of the
cards. Minimize off the top third of the deck. Prolong the left hand to the spectator for the signed card to
be returned face down on the deck.
As you reassemble the deck the appropriate-hand finger positions are important. Thumb and first finger
have to be proper of center. As the left hand brings the underside section of the deck to meet the righthand
playing cards, the precise hand grips the bottom section with thumb and third finger. The third finger
should be slightly to the left of the proper corner. Hold open the break between the two sections of
the deck. There isn't a need to cover it. Casually decrease the appropriate hand as you look the spectator
straight in the eye and say, “Don’t neglect the identify of your card.”
Now comes the move:
Second finger of the fitting hand takes a grip on the highest half of the underside section of the deck. Third
finger of the correct hand releases its grip, and with a circular tossing motion of the proper hand, the
backside third of the deck is dropped into the left hand. Subsequent drop the highest third of the deck (held
with thumb and first finger) in the same means into the left hand. To help this motion, the primary finger
pivots the packet of cards around the precise thumb. Lastly, toss the remaining part of cards from
the suitable hand into the left to complete the deck. The spectator’s signed card is on top of the deck.
The entire sequence of occasions takes however a second as you say, “There is just one card in the whole
world along with your identify on it, and it’s someplace in this deck.”
Immediately give the deck a false cut to complete the mixing sequence. My methodology is that this:
The left thumb riffles the comer of the deck and stops half approach down holding a break. Proper hand
comes across making the minimize but as a substitute of taking the top portion, the suitable fingers grasp the lower
half of the deck with the proper first finger entering the break. You carry out what's in impact a cross,
however as quickly as the decrease portion of the deck has been dropped at the highest, the fitting hand retains its
grip and with out hesitating, continues with a round movement proper across the playing cards held by the
left hand, and locations the lower portion again on the bottom. Carried out casually, it appears you
have cut the playing cards fairly, but the deck is back the place you began with the signed card on top.

Tell the spectator, “Since you signed your card it is extremely special. It should journey up by the
deck and are available to the top. Watch!” Riffle the tip of the deck together with your thumb. Double-raise the top
two playing cards as one and switch them face up on top of the deck. Announce, “Here is your card!” Notice
your mistake and shortly comply with with, “No it’s not.” Flip the deck over as if to cover your mistake.
Slide out the ‘flawed’ card and turn its face in the direction of the audience. “Your card has your identify on
it.” The deck is face up within the left hand, and the signed card is reversed on the underside (really the
top).
Substitute the ‘flawed’ card underneath the deck next to the signed card, taking care it goes face up. Turn
the deck over once more and all seems normal. Backs of the cards are seen but the signed card is now
reversed second from the top.
“Your card should still be making it’s strategy to the top, I’ll attempt again.” Genuinely reduce the cards and
full the cut. The signed card is now reversed in the center of the deck but don't reveal this
situation yet.
Riffle the tip of the deck once more and turn excessive card. It's nonetheless not the signed card. Act
puzzled and say, “The difficulty is, from the again the cards all look the same. I will have to do
one thing to your card to make it stand out from the others.” Once more riffle the end of the deck and
slowly unfold the playing cards to reveal that the signed card is the one face up card in the face down
deck. Pause to let the impact register, then use the playing cards in the fitting hand to flip the face up card
over. Place the playing cards in the correct hand below these in the left and sq. the deck. (Later you will
use an analogous wanting motion whenever you perform a fan drop switch.)
A Note on the double-carry:
I exploit a simple beveling back of the deck to permit the thumb to depend two cards and maintain them as
one. On this routine, I riffle the deck with my thumb to create a noise just for effect, and the doublelift
follows the action by drawing the top card back barely earlier than turning it over. There are a lot of
ways to execute a a number of lift. Discover one that you can carry out quickly and naturally, then at all times
use the identical motion when lifting single cards.
PHASE 2.
The subsequent series of actions ought to appear quite normal and casual to the onlookers. You will show
them tips on how to hold their palms in and out doing so, execute a high-change of cards. Hold the signed
card in the best hand, its face to the audience. Tackle the one who selected the cardboard and say, “I
will make your card turn over again. Could you please hold out your left hand?” Decrease your left
hand casually to your facet and get a break below the top card. I hold the deck with my fingers
towards the long edge and thumb the highest card to the proper about quarter of an inch (5mm) causing it
to trip over the fingers and forming a break. Having gotten the break, I pull the cardboard back and
retain the break with the fourth finger. When the spectator extends their hand, you make an excuse

for adjusting their place, and this provides a pure motive for replacing their card back on the
deck for a moment. The fingers of the left hand square the signed card with the card held above the
break. Extend an empty proper hand to the spectator as you say, “Might you please hold it slightly bit
decrease, that’s good.” The best hand now appears to take back the signed card. In actuality the proper
fingers grip the ends of the second card. The left thumb holds the top signed card as the left hand
gestures in direction of the spectator. “Now may I've your right hand as nicely?” The appropriate hand,
holding the switched-in card does not move. The left hand gesture does all the work. The signed
card is again on top of the deck.
Be aware: For another handling see the modified Hofzinser prime-change on web page 44 of ULTRA
CERVON by Bruce Cervon.
The spectator thinks they're holding their signed card on their outstretched left hand. Ask them to
place their proper hand, with fingers spread, on high of the card. Say, “I’m going to show your card
over once more, watch!” Hold the deck over their hands and riffle the ends of them loudly. “Did it
work?” In fact, nothing has happened. As all eyes go to the spectator’s hands you make your
subsequent move.
Secretly switch the signed card from the highest of the deck to the bottom and reverse it in the
process. There are a number of good ways to attain this. Ben Harris in his e book “OUT OF HIS MIND”
explains one titled B.H. Reverse. Right here is my dealing with:
Maintain the deck, again up with all proper-hand fingers along the highest short edge, and the thumb at the
backside edge. The left fingers, under cowl of the appropriate hand, pull the top card across the long end
of the deck until it lies reversed underneath. A slight lifting of the deck with the fitting third and
fourth fingers assist the movement. As soon as the cardboard is aligned on the underside of the deck, minimize the
deck and wave the two halves above and beneath the spectator’s hands. Say, “I forgot to make the
magic wave.” Reassemble the deck with the signed card once once more reversed within the center.
Ask, “Has anything happened but?” The answer is no. The spectator checks the card on their hand
and discovers it is not the signed card. “That’s not your card. I stated I would flip vour card over.”
Spread the deck to find the signed card is as soon as once more face up within the middle of the deck.
Separate the spread at the face-up card. You now flip the card over and carry out a fan drop swap
(Henry Christ’s variation on the Jack Merlin tip-over change). In my dealing with, I alter the righthand
finger grip slightly at this level, with the first finger beneath and the thumb on top holding the
principal bulk of the packet. The bottom card is held in place only by the second and third fingers. Use
the precise-hand playing cards to flip the signed card over on the left packet. In the same movement the righthand
cards momentarily cover the left-hand packet. The appropriate-hand fingers release the bottom card
and drop it on top of the signed card. Immediately separate the hands. The top card (supposedly
the signed card) is inserted into the middle of the suitable-hand packet of cards. Half of the left hand’s
cards are positioned onto the appropriate-hand packet, and the opposite half go underneath. To the spectators

you've simply buried the signed card in the deck as soon as more. The truth is the card is back on top. Turn
the playing cards face up and sq. the deck.
PHASE 3.
To climax the routine, the spectator’s card appears contained in the cap of the pen used to signal the card.
The signed card is lying in opposition to the left palm. Left-hand first finger rests alongside the top finish of the
card. Proper hand comes over and grips the deck from above, fingers along the front quick finish of the
deck, thumb on the rear extending down. The left first finger drags the signed card down so it bends
in totally half, then wraps around the thumb and folds in quarters. The action is masked by the left
fingers and the body, and takes just a few seconds.
Word: The strikes are described in EXPERT CARD TECHNIQUE by Hugard and Braue, page 303-
305. Tommy Marvel in WONDER MATERIAL also has a superb “Two Second Card Fold.”
With the card safely folded and held beneath the deck ask, “Did anyone notice something uncommon
in regards to the pen when the card was signed?” Whatever the reply continue with, “They all have
names.” As you communicate, take the folded card in a finger palm and pocket the deck. Have the pen
returned, and as you reach for it, give the card one more fold by squeezing it tightly inside the
fingers. Utilizing thumb and first finger, of the same hand, take away the cap from the pen. Display the
pen. “This pen is named…” Name the one who signed the card. Tap the open end of the pen cap
sharply against the palm of your hand as if trying to dislodge “something.”
Give the cap one other couple of taps and then with one closing exhausting faucet, release the folded card from
the fingers. The card appears to shoot out of the cap and into the hand. “That’s what I was after.”
Because the deck was face up when the card was folded, solely the again shows. Its id is hidden.
Now comes an vital subtlety. Take the nonetheless folded card and push it into the pen cap opening.
Just a bit means is sufficient. Hold out the cap to the spectator and allow them to remove the card.
I’ve usually heard folks remark about this level later. The cardboard was folded up inside a pen cap
and they actually removed it themselves! Because the spectator unfolds the cardboard, the expression on their
face might be priceless. They simply received’t believe it. Substitute the cap on the pen and deliver the final
line.
“There is just one card in the whole world that has your title on it . . . and that’s your card!”
Be aware: “Card in Pen Cap” is from Richard Osterlind’s “MIRACLE FLYING SIGNED CARDS”
routine. My handling is slightly different and more fitted to performing close-up and surrounded.
Tell the spectator, “Since you signed your card it is rather special. It can travel up by means of the
deck and come to the top. Watch!” Riffle the top of the deck together with your thumb. Double-lift the highest
two cards as one and turn them face up on top of the deck. Announce, “Here is your card!” Realize
your mistake and rapidly follow with, “No it’s not.” Flip the deck over as if to hide your mistake.
Slide out the ‘flawed’ card and turn its face in the direction of the audience. “Your card has your identify on
it.” The deck is face up in the left hand, and the signed card is reversed on the underside (actually the
high).
Substitute the ‘improper’ card underneath the deck next to the signed card, taking care it goes face up. Flip
the deck over once more and all appears normal. Backs of the playing cards are seen but the signed card is now
reversed second from the top.
“Your card must nonetheless be making it’s strategy to the highest, I’ll strive again.” Genuinely reduce the cards and
full the cut. The signed card is now reversed within the middle of the deck however do not reveal this
situation yet.
Riffle the end of the deck once more and switch excessive card. It's nonetheless not the signed card. Act
puzzled and say, “The difficulty is, from the back the cards all look the same. I will have to do
one thing to your card to make it stand out from the others.” Once more riffle the end of the deck and
slowly spread the cards to disclose that the signed card is the one face up card within the face down
deck. Pause to let the impact register, then use the cards in the best hand to flip the face up card
over. Place the playing cards in the best hand beneath these within the left and square the deck. (Later you will
use the same looking action while you carry out a fan drop switch.)
A Notice on the double-carry:
I exploit a easy beveling again of the deck to permit the thumb to depend two playing cards and maintain them as
one. On this routine, I riffle the deck with my thumb to create a noise only for impact, and the doublelift
follows the motion by drawing the highest card back barely before turning it over. There are various
methods to execute a a number of lift. Discover one you can carry out quickly and naturally, then always
use the same action when lifting single cards.
PHASE 2.
The subsequent collection of actions ought to appear fairly normal and informal to the onlookers. You'll present
them the way to hold their fingers out and in doing so, execute a prime-change of cards. Hold the signed
card in the fitting hand, its face to the audience. Tackle the one that chose the card and say, “I
will make your card turn over again. May you please maintain out your left hand?” Lower your left
hand casually to your aspect and get a break under the highest card. I hold the deck with my fingers
against the lengthy edge and thumb the highest card to the appropriate about quarter of an inch (5mm) inflicting it
to journey over the fingers and forming a break. Having gotten the break, I pull the card again and
retain the break with the fourth finger. When the spectator extends their hand, you make an excuse

for adjusting their position, and this offers a natural cause for changing their card back on the
deck for a moment. The fingers of the left hand sq. the signed card with the cardboard held above the
break. Extend an empty proper hand to the spectator as you say, “Might you please hold it a bit of bit
decrease, that’s good.” The appropriate hand now seems to take again the signed card. In reality the best
fingers grip the ends of the second card. The left thumb holds the highest signed card as the left hand
gestures in direction of the spectator. “Now may I have your right hand as nicely?” The suitable hand,
holding the switched-in card doesn't move. The left hand gesture does all of the work. The signed
card is back on top of the deck.
Be aware: For an alternative dealing with see the modified Hofzinser prime-change on web page 44 of ULTRA
CERVON by Bruce Cervon.
The spectator thinks they're holding their signed card on their outstretched left hand. Ask them to
place their right hand, with fingers spread, on top of the card. Say, “I’m going to turn your card
over again, watch!” Maintain the deck over their arms and riffle the ends of them loudly. “Did it
work?” After all, nothing has happened. As all eyes go to the spectator’s arms you make your
next move.
Secretly transfer the signed card from the highest of the deck to the underside and reverse it within the
process. There are several good methods to achieve this. Ben Harris in his guide “OUT OF HIS MIND”
explains one titled B.H. Reverse. Here is my dealing with:
Hold the deck, back up with all right-hand fingers alongside the top brief edge, and the thumb on the
backside edge. The left fingers, underneath cowl of the right hand, pull the top card across the long finish
of the deck until it lies reversed underneath. A slight lifting of the deck with the proper third and
fourth fingers assist the movement. As quickly as the card is aligned on the underside of the deck, reduce the
deck and wave the two halves above and under the spectator’s hands. Say, “I forgot to make the
magic wave.” Reassemble the deck with the signed card as soon as once more reversed within the center.
Ask, “Has something occurred but?” The reply is no. The spectator checks the card on their hand
and discovers it isn't the signed card. “That’s not your card. I said I might flip vour card over.”
Unfold the deck to discover the signed card is as soon as once more face up in the center of the deck.
Separate the spread on the face-up card. You now flip the card over and perform a fan drop switch
(Henry Christ’s variation on the Jack Merlin tip-over change). In my dealing with, I alter the righthand
finger grip barely at this point, with the primary finger beneath and the thumb on high holding the
primary bulk of the packet. The underside card is held in place only by the second and third fingers. Use
the suitable-hand cards to flip the signed card over on the left packet. In the identical motion the righthand
playing cards momentarily cowl the left-hand packet. The best-hand fingers release the underside card
and drop it on prime of the signed card. Immediately separate the hands. The highest card (supposedly
the signed card) is inserted into the middle of the appropriate-hand packet of cards. Half of the left hand’s
playing cards are positioned onto the precise-hand packet, and the other half go underneath. To the spectators

you will have just buried the signed card in the deck once more. In reality the cardboard is back on top. Turn
the playing cards face up and square the deck.
PHASE 3.
To climax the routine, the spectator’s card seems inside the cap of the pen used to signal the card.
The signed card is lying in opposition to the left palm. Left-hand first finger rests alongside the highest end of the
card. Right hand comes over and grips the deck from above, fingers alongside the front short finish of the
deck, thumb at the rear extending down. The left first finger drags the signed card down so it bends
in fully half, then wraps across the thumb and folds in quarters. The motion is masked by the left
fingers and the body, and takes simply a couple of seconds.
Observe: The moves are described in EXPERT CARD TECHNIQUE by Hugard and Braue, web page 303-
305. Tommy Surprise in WONDER MATERIAL also has a superb “Two Second Card Fold.”
With the cardboard safely folded and held below the deck ask, “Did anyone notice one thing unusual
about the pen when the card was signed?” Regardless of the reply continue with, “All of them have
names.” As you speak, take the folded card in a finger palm and pocket the deck. Have the pen
returned, and as you attain for it, give the cardboard another fold by squeezing it tightly within the
fingers. Utilizing thumb and first finger, of the same hand, remove the cap from the pen. Display the
pen. “This pen is named…” Title the one who signed the card. Tap the open end of the pen cap
sharply towards the palm of your hand as if making an attempt to dislodge “something.”
Give the cap one other couple of taps after which with one ultimate exhausting faucet, release the folded card from
the fingers. The card appears to shoot out of the cap and into the hand. “That’s what I was after.”
As a result of the deck was face up when the card was folded, solely the again shows. Its identification is hidden.
Now comes an necessary subtlety. Take the still folded card and push it into the pen cap opening.
Just a little means is sufficient. Maintain out the cap to the spectator and permit them to take away the card.
I’ve usually heard folks comment about this point later. The cardboard was folded up inside a pen cap
they usually actually removed it themselves! As the spectator unfolds the card, the expression on their
face can be priceless. They only gained’t believe it. Replace the cap on the pen and ship the final
line.
“There is only one card in the whole world that has your identify on it . . . and that’s your card!”
Notice: “Card in Pen Cap” is from Richard Osterlind’s “MIRACLE FLYING SIGNED CARDS”
routine. My dealing with is barely totally different and more suited for performing close-up and surrounded.