An impossible-looking no-palm card to envelope. David patted himself on the back for coming up with this gimmick, then was informed that Sam Berland invented the gaff over 60 years ago… You get the gimmicked envelope, David’s... read more
This is a highlight from David’s act, a trick people talk about in the lobby after the show. A card is freely selected (really) from a deck. The magician claims he will cut the deck and... read more
My usual opener at The Magic Castle. A spectator names any card. A blank card is placed under her hand – it turns into the named card. This is a gimmicked deck (actually it’s more... read more
This is a visually perfect Spectator-Cuts-to-and-Turns-Over-the-Aces effect. The deck ishandled by spectators during the effect, and indifferent cards are seen throughout, yet the spectator cuts to the four Aces. This idea was independently developed by... read more
When David moved to Los Angeles from New York he made his West Coast reputation with this effect. The magician writes down a prediction on a folded piece of paper which remains in plain sight. A... read more
A borrowed ring starts out under one inverted goblet, and travels invisibly to land under another. This was the closer of David’s Magic Castle act for many years, and Meir Yedid has done a wonderful... read more
Says Roger Klause—“First a word of advice. Trust me when I suggest that all well seasoned “workers” toss out your Tossed- Out-Decks! That’s right: get rid of them! Once you experience David’s In Flight, you will... read more
HEADING NORTH, one of the standout items from Regal’s Constant Foolingbooks, is a rising card effect that incorporates a simple, foolproof gimmick inspired by a brilliant concept by the late, great Irv Wiener. The gimmick... read more
THE REGAL COLOR CHANGING DECK - A card is selected - It’s back changes color - It’s face changes color - The backs of the entire deck change color - The faces of the entire deck change color - Spades and... read more
DID YOU EVER WANT TO KILL A GUY? Those are the first words of “Off With His Head”, one of the most effective card tricks you will ever perform for a woman. - Four blue backed Kings... read more