Illusion Library

Effect

Rising Cards Through Hat

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926

Time
3 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
None

Take care. Working with these objects and effects is inherently dangerous; anyone who attempts them does so at their own risk. Anybody under 18 is advised to undertake them only with a parent's permission and supervision.

Another effect with threaded cards -- a bit out of the ordinary.

Three cards are selected by spectators and replaced in the deck. Deck is thoroughly shuffled and placed in a glass cup. A soft felt hat is now dropped over the cards. The magician commands and the chosen cards rise up one at a time through the hat.

How it is done

The method, 6 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.

Check back on December 1, 2026 to join the waiting list.

Help · hello@illusionlibrary.org · Terms