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Invisible Card

32995 — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:24:50 -0500

EFFECT: A spectator selects a card in an extremely fair way. She shuffles her packet, makes a free selection and then buries it while the magician's back is turned. The magician takes the deck and with a snap of his fingers claims to have made the selection become invisible. The invisible card is "removed" and tabled. To prove this claim, the cards are spread face up, and the spectator verifies that the selection is nowhere to be seen. The magician "looks at" the invisible card and names the selection! The invisible card is replaced in the deck and is magically made visible again. The deck is spread to verify this. One card is seen to now be face down in the face up deck. It is the selection!

Mike Powers Joins the I.B.M. Web Portal

32995 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:46:58 -0600

Mike Powers' Card Corner On The Portal

Mike Powers has been a force in magic for over 30 years. With Ed Marlo’s guidance, Mike published his first book, Powerful Magic, in 1983. Top Secret Stuff was published in 1990. Both books sold out quickly and have been out of print ever since. Mike’s magic has also appeared in every major magic magazine and you can find his work in Paul Harris’ Close Up Kinda Guy. In 1991 Mike’s “Top Secret Video” was produced by Emmy Award winning director Brian Cottingham. . .

Odyssey II by Jason Alford and Mike Powers

32995 — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:00:05 -0600

(Jason Alford and Mike Powers) Odyssey II Effect: "You know, I have a very sharp eye. If you cut a pile of cards, I can cut exactly the same number. Before I demonstrate this ability, I'm going to make a prediction.I'll place it face' down over here for later. O.K., it's your move. Just cut less than half so I can match it. Excellent! Put your cards here. O.K., I’m ready. Here goes ..."