What is the berglas effect?

In the 1950s, Berglas created what is now referred to as the “Holy Grail” of card magic, known as “The Berglas Effect”, in which a magician appears to allow someone to freely name any playing card and freely select any position in a deck (“any card at any number”), and the specified card is found at the specified …

How do you do the Guess the number trick?

Perform the “Divide by Half” trick.

Tell him to multiply the chosen number by 2.
Choose an even number to use yourself. Ask your friend to add this number to the one in their head.
Tell them to divide the new number by 2.
Tell them to subtract their original number from the equation.
“Guess” the number.

Who are some famous people who do magic tricks?

When a performer like Criss Angel, David Copperfield or David Blaine wows us with “magic”, most of us know that there’s a logical explanation. When the magician pulls an endless scarf out of his closed fist or a bird flies out of an apparently empty hat, it’s easy to accept that it’s a simple trick, a sleight of hand.

How do you spin a playing card in your hand?

Mimic the motion of launching a Frisbee by folding your hand (bending your wrist), with the card, inwards towards your arm. By quickly straightening your wrist and throwing (spinning) the card, you will cause it to spin on its axis, which is created by the thread at its center. The playing card will float underneath your hand.

How do you make a playing card rise?

To make the playing card rise, simply move your hand away from your body. The thread will tighten, and the card will rise to your hand. As the card begins to slow its spin, time it so you can catch the card. Display the front of the card so that spectators won’t see the thread and tape attached to the back.

Is there a trick on the other side of the glass?

A closer investigation would reveal that it was actually on the OTHER side of the glass. Like many of the other tricks revealed here, this one requires the participation of another person—one on the other side of the glass with an identical deck of cards.