Mystic Divination The conjurer introduces an ordinary pack of cards, and, after shuffling it thoroughly, invites the spectator to cut it as often as they please. Then, turning so the conjurers back is to the spectator, the conjurer requests the spectator to divide the pack into as many heaps as desired &endash; the heaps to be laid in successive order on the table. One of the heaps is then chosen by the spectator, who covers it with a handkerchief. This packet of cards, covered in the borrowed handkerchief, is placed in the spectator's pocket by the performer. The performer then proceeds to call out or write on a blackboard the names of a number of cards. The spectator is requested to remove the cards from their pocket and finds that their names are indeed what the performer predicted. The secret of this novel trick is, as usual, a very simple one. The pack used is prearranged after the formula of "Eight Kings threatened to Save, etc. " and is given a False Shuffle by the conjurer, who then allows the pack to be cut as often as desired knowing that simple cutting will not disturb the order of the cards. The cards are next divided into a number of heaps, one of which is covered by a borrowed handkerchief (preferably of white silk). In the act of placing the packet in the spectator's pocket, the conjurer slightly stretches that part of the handkerchief that surrounds the cards, and is thus enabled to read the top card through the fabric. Upon becoming acquainted with the name of the card, the conjurer can easily tell, by means of the formula, the names of the cards following it. In order to be able to tell the number of cards contained in the handkerchief, the conjurer simply looks at the top card of the heap that occupies the place next to the chosen one. This card serves as a cue to the name of the card at the bottom of those in the handkerchief. Home | Card Tricks | Card Trick Skills | The Pass | The Force | Changes False Shuffling | The Glimpse | Card Palm | Card Sleights Copyright © 2003-2006 HowToDoCardTricks.com. All rights reserved worldwide.   You can quickly get a copy of every trick on this web site in a downloadable PDF book. That's over 40 classic card tricks to amaze and astound your friends, all stored on your computer to refer to at any time! Just click the link below to get your own copy today for just $5.