The RPM Control: A Must-Have for Every Magician

The RPM Control is an essential tool for any magician, offering versatility for various performances. This technique can be utilized for single card controls, top or bottom palms, multiple card controls, color changes, and inversions.

In this detailed guide, Bulla Lepen walks you through the complete handling of the RPM Control, demonstrating how this single move can enhance nearly every sleight in your magic repertoire. Ideal for close-up performances where spectators are closely observing your hands, the RPM Control is equally effective for table settings and walk-around magic.

To showcase the adaptability of this sleight, Bulla presents the RPM Effect—a captivating two-phase inversion routine featuring an indicator card kicker.

In this routine, a spectator selects a card, which is then cleanly returned to the deck. With just a wave of the hand, the entire deck visually inverts to face up. As the deck is spread, one card is revealed face down in the center… it’s the chosen card!

The routine can be repeated instantly—the deck inverts again, but this time the revealed card is incorrect. The magician explains that this card serves as an indicator, and after counting down the shown number, the selection is revealed once more.

Incorporate the RPM Control into your next performance. Master it today!

Difficulty: Intermediate.