Family Values by Mark Elsdon

Family Values merges two incredible effects into one unforgettable experience! By integrating the strengths of Heirloom and the Phil Deck, Mark Elsdon has crafted a straightforward yet remarkably powerful routine. The magician showcases a worn photograph of his late great uncle, a notorious gambler with a passion for magic that has been inherited by the family.

In a captivating demonstration, the magician presents a unique deck of playing cards. Although the faces are standard, each card’s back features a different gentleman. The spectator is invited to select two cards: one to determine a specific playing card and the other to choose a name. The magician claims that the chosen card was a favorite of the late great uncle. To everyone’s astonishment, it is revealed that this card is being held by the uncle in the photograph.

What’s even more remarkable is that the selected name matches that of the uncle in the image. To validate this, the spectator is prompted to flip the photo and read the message on the back. The handwritten note is signed by the very gentleman chosen just moments before! -The effect is nearly self-working.