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Effect

Thurston's Floating Card

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, vol. 2, 1942

Time
3 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
1 sleight, in the library

Here is a splendid climax for the Rising Cards Through the Air if you are performing on a stage and have two assistants. It was one of the features of the Thurston show.

Effect

Same as for Rising Cards Through the Air. Then as the last selected card rises from deck and remains suspended in mid-air, performer passes his hands around card to show no connection. At command, the card ascends, descends, and finally sinks almost to the floor. Then it rises again to performer's hand.

How it is done

The method, 3 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.

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