Hi Guys,

This is about a nice packet trick that I learnt from one of my friends. Unfortunately I don't know the name or the origin of this trick, and neither my friend could help me with this, because he also learnt this from someone else.

I'd describe the effect, and any help in identifying the origin of the trick will be much helpful.

The Performer shows a packet of four cards from a blue bicycle deck, and says that this packet contains the four aces. He counts the cards one by one, and 3 facedown cards are seen with the face up Ace of Clubs in between. He counts a second time, this time showing the Ace of Spades among the three other face down cards. He repeats the same thing, this time the Ace of Diamonds is found face up among the three face down cards. Finally he counts once more revealing the Ace of hearts.

The Performer shakes the entire packet once, and spreads them again, this time all four aces are found face up. He closes the packet and turns it over, then counts them face down, and the entire packet surprisingly turns RED. The performer turns the packet face up and shows that the aces are still facing one way (i.e. face up). He turns the packet face down again and counts, this time the packet turns GREEN backed. A killer ending !!

I couldn't identify this trick, having searched in the Café in the meanwhile. Can anyone help me identify this trick?

If you want I can post a video of me performing the trick.

- Avik.

Just for the sake of understanding, and I believe I won't be spoiling anything here by mentioning that this packet trick uses gaffs, if that may help you.

- Avik.

Ma by this will help you you can do it whit the aces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2JEU5ig_KQ

Thanks for the reply theatfusatfus. The video you shared is a beautiful one. However, I don't think this is the same trick that I've mentioned (not considering the Aces/black 5), though both may be based on the same principle.

- Avik.

Backflip by Sam Schwartz

Thanks a ton Steve, that was exactly the effect what I was looking for !!!

- Avik