Discarded Aces by Inaki Zabaletta (Instant Download)

A groundbreaking secret awaits! With this effect, you can have nearly all the cards in the deck chosen, leaving only the four aces. Use any deck, including borrowed ones.

“That’s a really beautiful, really smart routine… incredibly inventive and brand new, CUTTING EDGE STUFF!” – Penn & Teller

“Discarding Aces” serves as an excellent opener for any card magic performance. Iñaki Zabaletta has crafted a clever technique that allows for a truly fair selection process, transforming it into a small miracle. – Woody Aragon

“This remarkable version of the classic ‘The spectator finds the Aces’ is one of the finest and most deceptive I’ve ever seen. Iñaki Zabaletta shares a new technique with endless possibilities, along with a solid routine. Master this, and you’ll leave a lasting impression on your audience and fellow magicians.” – Manuel Llaser

“Iñaki Zabaletta completely fooled me with this unique and revolutionary technique.” – Michel

What you are about to witness is not a force; it’s a switch. Initially, we thought Iñaki was merely forcing the aces on us. However, once he revealed the secret, we were astonished and knew we had to share it with you. You saw him perform this flawlessly on Penn & Teller: Fool Us! This is Iñaki Zabaletta’s Discarded Aces.

In this effect, the magician spreads the deck and invites audience members to remove groups of cards from anywhere they choose—top, bottom, or middle. They genuinely select the cards until only four remain. Those four cards are then revealed to be the aces, and you achieve this every time.

The beauty of Discarded Aces lies in the fact that you can reveal any four cards. The outcome is entirely within your control, relying solely on sleight of hand—no equivocation, gimmicks, or forcing involved. Iñaki has captivated audiences worldwide with this effect, and now you can uncover the immensely rewarding secret behind Discarded Aces.