7-7-7 The 21 Card Trick:

Rigged, Reconstructed, and Retro-fitted by Jon Racherbaumer

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The Twenty-One Card Trick is a timeless classic in card magic. In this trick, three piles of seven cards are laid out, and the spectator selects one card to remember. After gathering the piles and redealing, the spectator indicates which pile contains their card. This process is repeated, allowing the magician to ultimately reveal the chosen card.

Widely recognized by non-magicians, the 21 Card Trick is often the go-to choice for those wanting to showcase a card trick to a magician. The trick involves a series of deals with three packets of seven cards, culminating in the revelation of the spectator’s thought-of card.

However, there’s a fascinating twist. Within the realm of card magic, numerous variations exist that maintain the same appearance to the spectator while delivering astonishing results. You can genuinely astonish an audience member by performing the very trick they just demonstrated, leaving them completely baffled. Moreover, the clever mathematical principles behind this trick have various applications, all of which are explored in this comprehensive guide.

As highlighted in the subtitle, “The 21 Card Trick: Reconstructed, Retro-fitted, Rigged,” this collection features some of the finest methods and techniques related to this classic plot. Esteemed contributors include Jack Parker, Edward Marlo, Steve Draun, Bruce Cervon, Jason Alford, Simon Aronson, Peter Duffie, Max Maven, Mike Powers, Jim Swain, Steve Bryant, Chris Kenner, Paul Gordon, Steve Beam, Bill Miesel, Chuck Smith, Doug Conn, Roger Crostwaithe, Justin Higham, and many more.