Ask the Deck / Gabi Pareras
Recently, I saw this effect by Gabi Pareras where the spectator picks a card—it's always a Queen—and the magician asks the deck for the color, suit, and position. Then, the chosen card is revealed, and the entire suit of the selected card is shown in order. I think it's a really impressive effect, and I'd love to know if anyone knows where I can learn it or if it's publicly available (even though I've seen people doing it on TikTok and elsewhere).
Here's the effect:
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Hey @hvangel and @Ferel,
Naturally, I'm not going to reveal anything (though there isn't much to reveal since the explanation is quite simple and straightforward), but I will tell you that the video itself mentions the references Gabi used and adapted.
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This is GABI's version of “Ask the Deck” by François Ziegler and Richard Vollmer, originally published in the November 1988 issue of Apocalypse magazine. Gabi modified this spelling effect so that the suit of hearts would appear in order as the final climax, and this version became quite popular in Barcelona in the early 90s, becoming a part of the repertoire of several magicians from that city.
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I'd also like to mention that by watching the video and seeing what he does, ANYONE (with even basic magic knowledge) could figure out how to do it, as I repeat, it's quite simple and straightforward.
Obviously, Gabi Pareras performed it with great elegance.
All the best and good magic!!!
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Bro, I don't know what to do either; there's nothing online.
Good afternoon! I could really use some help; I'm totally stuck. I know this is probably obvious to a seasoned pro, but I'm no expert. I'm familiar with some basic moves like the Double Lift and false shuffles, but I just can't wrap my head around the card stack.
Hey @Ferel,
Don't take this the wrong way, but it just has to be said...
1st- Yes, you do need help, but with punctuation, specifically periods and commas.
When you write, USE THEM!!!
That way, you'll save me from my eyes bleeding, and I might even reply to you a bit sooner.
Something like this:
@Ferel:
2nd - Creating an account just a few weeks ago, not introducing yourself, and then immediately asking for trick explanations in your very first post... that's not very ethical.
3rd - If you're still starting out, don't try to know more than you should.
"Before you can fly, you have to learn to walk. And before you can walk, you have to crawl."
My advice:
Fundamental Card Magic by Vicente Canuto
Get it at Magia Y Cardistry
Videos to go with the book
And until you've studied it for at least a year, you don't need to know anything else.
Seriously, if you want to learn magic... that's the way to go.
And if you just want secrets revealed, that's what YouTube is for.
A lot of people love to expose tricks just to know how they work, and then they never perform them again.
With all that said...
Cheers and happy magic!!!