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How to Do the Card on the Arm Magic Trick

Magic tricks are not only fun to watch but they are another way to entertain friends and family at a party or other social gathering. One card trick that really gets the crowd guessing is the "card on the arm trick" in which the magician makes it appear as though he has stabbed a card straight through his own arm. In order to complete this trick you will need a trick deck designed specifically for illusion. The trick deck must have collapsible cards that open up when they are pressed against your arm, making it look like the card went through your arm when in fact the card just folded backwards.

Things You'll Need

  • Trick deck
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shuffle the cards in front of your volunteer and then fan them out. Ask her to point to any card in the deck that she wants.

    • 2

      Remove the card from the deck and set the other cards aside. Hold the card so that its trick side is facing away from your volunteer and the card is sideways. The trick opening must be facing downwards so it is important that you know your deck really well and are able to do this smoothly.

    • 3

      Bring the card up and smash it down on top of your arm. The card’s trick curved opening will open up and make it look as though part of the card disappeared into your arm.

    • 4

      Hold the card there for a few seconds and then pull it up from your arm. When you do this the trick opening will close and the card will appear whole again.

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