A spectator is handed a deck of cards to shuffle and is asked to think of any number from 1 to 52. The performer then invites the spectator to select a card and commit it to memory.

Throughout this performance, the performer remains unaware of both the spectator’s chosen number and the card itself. After a brief shuffle, the performer places the deck face down in the spectator’s hand. The spectator then deals cards one by one, corresponding to her selected number.

When she reveals the card, it turns out to be the one she had in mind.

This effect is completely impromptu and can be executed with any deck of cards.