Scratch and Win Prediction

What You'll Be Able to Do

You'll learn to perform a multi-layered prediction routine where a spectator's signed card seems to vanish and reappear hidden beneath a scratch-off sticker. This effect combines a classic card force with a surprising, interactive finale that leaves your audience with a physical souvenir.

How It's Structured

The lessons are broken down into the setup, the performance, and the technical breakdown. You'll start by prepping your deck and stickers, then move into the handling of the Hindu Force to ensure you control the correct card. The final section covers the choreography of the reveal, including how to handle the palm and the transition from the "failed" prediction to the final, signed reveal.

What's the Difficulty

This routine is well-suited for someone comfortable with basic card handling. The main technical hurdle is the palm and the force. If you’ve practiced a basic Hindu Force and a simple palm, you’ll find this manageable. The trick relies more on your timing and the "scratch-off" gimmick than on difficult finger work, making it perfect for walk-around settings.

About the Instructor

Yago Turia is a specialist in close-up magic known for his creative approach to sponge ball and card manipulation. He focuses on practical, effective routines that are designed to get strong reactions from real-world audiences.

What's Included

• The Setup: Preparing your deck and applying scratch-off stickers to your prediction cards.
• The Hindu Force: Step-by-step guidance on forcing the card while keeping your deck in order.
• The Palm: How to secretly move the signed card to your pocket.
• Audience Management: Handling the scratch-off reveal to maximize the surprise.
• Routine Flow: How to transition from a "failed" prediction to the final, signed reveal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip around or should I watch in order?
Watch in order. The setup in the second video is essential for the performance logic explained in the later tutorials.

How much practice between sections?
Focus on the Hindu Force first. Once you can do that smoothly without thinking, practice the palm in front of a mirror until it feels natural.

Is there a way to check if I'm doing it right?
Record yourself performing the force. If the card selection looks fair and you aren't hesitating, you're on the right track.

What if I get stuck on one part?
If the palm feels awkward, practice it with a single card while watching TV until your hand stops "gripping" the card and starts holding it naturally.