Illusion Library

Effect

A Book and a Card

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926

Time
4 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
2 sleights, in the library

This impromptu Rising Card Effect can be done anywhere at a moment's notice. It is surprising and puzzling in its effect.

A card is dropped inside of a book. Magician shows the book on both sides and his empty hands to the audience. Suddenly the card rises up in a bewildering fashion from the book.

How it is done

The method, 9 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.

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