Bill Abbott – Smart Ass

Effect

In this captivating routine, a jumbo card is placed face down on a chair, keeping its identity a secret. A participant is invited to sit on the mystery card and is presented with a shuffled deck of playing cards. You explain that they will rely on their subconscious to uncover the identity of the card beneath them.

The spectator divides the deck into two piles and discards one, retaining the other. They repeat this process, cutting the remaining cards into two piles and discarding one again. As they narrow down their choices, they select a card, with the freedom to change their mind multiple times. Finally, they make their ultimate selection. When the participant stands and reveals the jumbo card, it astonishingly matches their chosen card perfectly!

SMART ASS Considerations:

• Perform SMART ASS close-up and surrounded.
• Ideal for large audiences.
• Packs small but delivers a big impact.
• All actions occur in the spectator’s hands.
• Quick reset in just seconds.
• Can be performed with minimal setup.
• Suitable for all ages.
• No equivoque or magician’s choice is used.
• No switches of the jumbo card, deck, or final selection.
• Can utilize any borrowed chair.