Chaos Project Chapter 3Chapter 3: Be VisualDani DaOrtiz presents an extraordinary multiphase routine that merges the mystery card plot with a card at number and an astonishing thought-of card revelation. This effect exemplifies Dani’s unique style. The Chaos Project is a comprehensive year-long course designed to help you master the art of chaos in card magic, transforming the impossible into your everyday performances. Now organized into straightforward chapters—The What, The How, and The Why—learning from Dani DaOrtiz has never been easier.The WhatIn this routine, a spectator receives a treasure: a playing card held unseen between their hands. Another participant randomly selects a packet of cards from the deck. A third magician shuffles this packet and places the top and bottom cards face up on the table. The spectator with the packet remembers a card from the middle and hands over a random number of cards to another spectator, who notes the total. The top and bottom cards are returned to the deck, which is shuffled. A spectator then names a number between one and fifty-two, and the magic unfolds. The deck is cut, and the card at the specified number is revealed, matching one of the previously selected cards. After another shuffle, the deck is spread, revealing the previously found card face-up next to the card at the number. These cards are then placed on top and bottom of the treasure card, held securely by the spectator. Finally, the thought-of suit and number are revealed, confirming the treasure card.The HowDani kicks off the lesson by revealing the mechanics behind this incredible effect. The Treasure is a remarkable routine that weaves together a wealth of information into several impossible revelations. Multiple cards are thought of, created, and remembered, all while the deck is shuffled. In three impactful moments, everything is revealed in a way that defies belief. With a straightforward stack and some bold techniques, you too can master this stunning effect.The WhyThis lesson, while intellectually stimulating, emphasizes the importance of visual storytelling in card magic. When magicians hear the term “visual,” they often think of flashy, gimmicky tricks. However, this lesson focuses on how to convey visual messages and evoke strong emotions and memories in your audience. These are the secrets that enable Dani DaOrtiz to captivate even the largest stages with just a deck of cards and his hands.The Chaos Project is a year-long exploration of the clever methods and principles that underpin Dani DaOrtiz’s deceptive magic. This chapter delves into how enhancing the visual impact of your effects can create unforgettable memories of seemingly impossible feats for your spectators. Welcome back to the chaos with Dani DaOrtiz in Chapter 3 of The Chaos Project.To explore every trick in this series, visit Chaos Project COMPLETE by Dani DaOrtiz.