Magic Video - Aldo Colombini - 5-Card Mystery
Description & Effect
Unleash a Classic Card Mystery with Aldo Colombini
Dive into the mesmerizing world of card magic with Aldo Colombini's expert handling of the '5-Card Mystery', available now as a convenient digital download. This captivating routine is a powerful adaptation of Frank Garcia’s renowned 'Five-Card Stunner', enriched with clever touches from Ken de Courcy and Herb Rungay. What makes this particular routine a must-have for any magician's repertoire is its incredible versatility: it's perfectly suited for stand-up, parlor, or even stage performances, requiring absolutely no table. Imagine performing a truly baffling piece of magic that can be seen by a larger audience, without the constraints of a close-up setting.
The Impossible Vanish and Reappearance
Prepare to astound your audience as you demonstrate the impossible. The routine begins with a single black card displayed alongside four red cards. In the blink of an eye, the black card vanishes, leaving only four red cards in sight. This isn't a one-time trick; the magic escalates! After eliminating a red card, the black card mysteriously reappears from your pocket. The sequence repeats, with the black card vanishing and reappearing again as the red card count diminishes. The final climax delivers an unforgettable punch: after the black card vanishes for the last time, you challenge the audience to predict the remaining card's color. Their confident guess of 'red' is shattered when the card in your hand impossibly transforms into the black card they thought was gone forever. It's a visually stunning and mentally perplexing effect that will leave everyone questioning their eyes.
Mastering the Art of Stand-Up Card Magic
Aldo Colombini, a master of comedic magic and clear instruction, meticulously breaks down every nuance of this powerful routine. His teaching ensures that you'll not only learn the mechanics but also the essential presentational elements that elevate a trick into a true performance piece. The digital download format grants you instant access to this invaluable lesson, allowing you to study and practice at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a seasoned performer looking to add a strong, table-less card routine or an aspiring magician eager to learn from the best, Aldo Colombini's '5-Card Mystery' offers an incredible opportunity to enhance your magical skills and captivate any audience.
Original Specs
The routine is based on Frank Garcia’s “Five-Card Stunner” but also on handlings by Ken de Courcy and Herb Rungay. It is perfect for stand-up performers (parlor or stage) with no table required. You show a black card (say the 9C) and four red cards. When the cards are fanned， there are only four and they are all red; the black card has vanished. You eliminate one red card and then you remove the missing black card from the pocket. Again the cards are shown and then fanned. There are three red cards; the black card vanishes for the second time. You eliminate another red card and remove the black card from the pocket. The three cards are shown singly， closed and fanned. There are two red cards; the black card has gone again. You eliminate another red card and the black card is brought back from the pocket. The two cards are placed together. “This time I’ll give you a 50-50 chance. I’ll take away the black card and place it in my pocket. The 64 dollar question is… what is the remaining card?... Red?... Or black?” They will probably say， “Red.” The card in the left hand is turned over. It is the black card. It comes with the DVD and all the cards required.
