The Hoff by Josh Burch

A spectator freely cuts the deck, and the card they choose magically teleports to your hand — all without any complicated moves!

“A super clever take on a classic plot. A hands-off handling of the ace problem that’s definitely worth checking out.” – Sebastian Midtvage

“The Hofzinser Ace Problem is my favorite plot in card magic. This is the best way to do it!” – Josh Burch

“This is a great hands-off trick. Not only that, but the spectator makes the selection themselves! I think Hofzinser would think this is pretty cool!!!” – Nathan Kranzo

“This is one of those two-punch tricks; if you don’t get them in the first part, you’ll knock ’em out in the second! Fantastic work and thinking from Josh as always.” – Andrew Neiner

“If you have always wanted to perform the infamous Hofzinser Ace Problem, then you need to forget about the hassle and get THE HOFF!” – Cody S. Fisher

You’ll astonish everyone, and they won’t see the twist coming!

The Hoff is a hands-off miracle where the aces not only reveal the spectator’s chosen card but also create an incredible transposition that requires no sleight of hand. Josh Burch presents a brilliant approach to Hofzinser’s Ace Problem that your audiences will adore. Here’s how it unfolds:

The four aces are displayed and set aside. A spectator takes the deck beneath the table and cuts to select a card. With a wave of the hand, one ace mysteriously turns face down. When the chosen card is revealed, its suit matches the face-down ace. After a magical gesture, the deck is spread, revealing a card turned face up in the center. Remarkably, this face-up card is the ace that was previously face down, and when the face-down card between the other aces is turned over, it is revealed to be the spectator’s selected card.

The Hoff includes specially printed Maiden Back cards that do all the work for you. Along with this incredible effect, you’ll also learn a fun ace production that can enhance your other routines. The Hoff is an outstanding opener for any card set and an engaging effect that will leave your audience baffled. Deliver a card mystery they will never forget with The Hoff by Josh Burch.