Find the Lady

By P.C. Sorcar

The card trick. “Stung and Stung Again” or “Fooled Again,” is known throughout the world to the magical fraternity. I have improved the feat and present it with extra large size cards. This makes it a phenomenal success on big stages. The cards, 12 inches by 18 inches, are made of three-ply wood. They are hand painted on both sides and polished.

On the stage stands a nickel-plated stand, on which hangs a flat canvas bag, slightly larger than the cards. There is a Sphinx head painted on the bag with the name Sorcar under it.

As I enter, I bring three cards held in a fan. They are the Jack of Clubs J, Queen of Hearts Q and the King of Clubs K. I slip them inside the bag in fun view of the audience, and ask the audience to remember the names of the cards. Next I say:

“The Queen of Hearts Q is not here. She is gone.”

As proof I pull out the first card, the King of Clubs K. I hold the bag upside down and slide out the Jack of Clubs J. Where is the Queen? I hear someone say that it is still in the bag. I at once pull the zip fastener in the bottom of the bag, which reveals a big card on which is printed “Fooled.” Every Tom, Dick and Harry calls to see the opposite side. I am, at first, reluctant. Finally I turn the card, only to show the words “Fooled Again.”