How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick

  • October 8, 2009
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Use your magic skills to perform this hot trick at your next party.

You Will Need

  • Tape
  • A playing card
  • Magician’s invisible thread
  • A match
  • An audience
How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Tape string

Step 1: Tape string

Tape one end of the invisible string to one corner of the card.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Wrap card

Step 2: Wrap card

Wind the string lengthwise around the card numerous times, moving towards the opposite end of the card to make a bed for the match.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Tape string

Step 3: Tape string

Tape the other end of the invisible string to the card.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Perform the trick

Step 4: Perform the trick

Place the card in the palm of your hand.

Keep your hand flat.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Place match on the card

Step 5: Place match on the card

Place the match on the card.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Cup the card

Step 6: Cup the card

Wave your empty hand over the card while squeezing the ends of the card in your hand to give the illusion of the match floating.

How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick: Wave hand

Step 7: Wave hand

Wave your empty hand again while slowly relaxing your grip on the card, returning it to a flat position. This will give the illusion of the match floating downward.

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