Mick Ayres and Jim Callahan – In Plain Sight

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In the 1940s, Paul Curry introduced the ‘Unsolved Card Problem,’ a challenge that captivated magicians worldwide. The effect is simple yet astonishing: a spectator shuffles a standard deck of cards, while you write down a card name and reveal it. The spectator then deals cards face up, stopping at their discretion, and places one card face down on the table. After revealing the remaining cards, your predicted card remains unseen. When the spectator turns over the face-down card, it matches your prediction!

Sadly, Paul Curry passed away without a definitive solution to this intriguing challenge, now known as “Curry’s Open Prediction Challenge.” But fear not—there is a solution!

In Plain Sight, a groundbreaking collaboration between myself and the enigmatic Jim Callahan, empowers you to present this mesmerizing story to your audience while solving Curry’s Challenge. This compelling performance has consistently garnered standing ovations. Why? Because, for your audience, In Plain Sight transcends mere magic; it becomes an unforgettable experience.