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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