Gravity

What It Looks Like

You have a spectator sign their chosen card and place it back into the middle of the deck. You hold the deck vertically, give it a little shake, and suddenly the deck seems to defy gravity. The chosen card remains stuck to the center of the deck while the rest of the cards fall away, leaving their signed card isolated and exposed.

Why It Works

The secret lies in a simple, prepared block of cards that acts as a physical anchor. By using a small amount of double-sided tape on specific cards, you create a "sticky" zone. When you sandwich the chosen card against this prepared section, it stays fixed in place even when you release the pressure on the rest of the deck. It’s a visual, tactile effect that feels like a genuine moment of static electricity or magnetic force.

What You'll Learn

This lesson covers the construction and performance of a clever gimmick you can make in minutes using old cards you’d otherwise throw away. You’ll learn how to set up the card block, the proper handling to ensure the card stays hidden until the right moment, and the timing needed to make the "gravity" release look clean and fair.

Julio also shares how he refined the handling over the years—including a recent update that lets you riffle the deck before the reveal, making the gimmick feel even more natural and deceptive.

About the Instructor

Julio Montoro is known for creating practical, worker-ready magic that fits into real-world settings. He specializes in visual effects that rely on clever, simple mechanics rather than complex sleight-of-hand.

What's Included

• Gimmick Construction: How to prepare your cards using double-sided tape.
• The Handling: Managing the deck so the card appears to defy gravity.
• The Riffle Update: A new touch that makes the trick feel more spontaneous.
• Performance Tips: How to frame the effect for maximum impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What props do I need? Just a standard deck of cards and some double-sided tape.
• Can I do this surrounded? It's best performed with the audience in front of you.
• How much practice does this take? Because the gimmick does the heavy lifting, you can learn the handling in one session.
• Are the cards ruined? You use a few cards to create the gimmick, so it's a great way to recycle an old deck.