Blindfold Card Reading

This bit of mental work is particularly mystifying because of the use of a blindfold.

Performer divides a deck of cards into two parts. He gives these halves to two spectators and has them shuffle the cards. One of the spectators is asked to pass through the audience and have about ten cards selected, one at a time. The other spectator is then asked to collect the cards, having each member of audience put his own selection into his half of deck.

A third spectator is then asked to shuffle cards again. Magician then passes a blindfold out for examination. He goes back to stage and blindfolds himself. He states that he will pass the cards off one at a time with faces to audience and will pick cards selected. In rapid succession, Magician tells cards selected and names them.