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We suggest having the VHS video converted to a digital Mp4 format. This service doesn't cost a lot these days, maybe even a magician friend can do it for you if you're not tech savvy.

VHS Video Packet Trick Teach-In

With Rick Castro and ​Produced by Magic City

This VHS Video was the third in the Magic City Teach-In Series. The video is hosted by magician Rick Castro. Rick teaches easy-to-follow instructions on how to execute FIVE different packet card tricks flawlessly.

Included with the VHS format video are special printed cards to perform the following packet tricks: Chameleon Cards, Stars in the Sky and Wild Card. Two Bonus Tricks, Eight Card brainwave and The Three Card Monte are also taught and you can use your own playing cards for these effects.

In addition, you will learn these simple but deceptive sleights; 

• The Elmsley Count
• The Olram Subtley
• The Hamman Count
• Dai Vernon's Thru The Fist Flourish

One of the Best Packet Card Tricks, (and a true classic) taught on this the video is WILD CARD . The basic effect as seen by your audience is as follow; A spectator chooses a card from a deck. The magician reaches into his jacket and presents a prediction, but the cards do not match. The magician waves his hand over his his cards and magically transforms them, one by one, into the spectator's chosen card right before thier eyes!!

Many of today's most famous card magicians began with a simple, how-to resource like the Packet Trick Teach-In. Whether the bug has already bitten, and you are hooked for life, or you are looking to get into card magic for the first time, this VHS Video makes a wonderful addition to your magic video library!

Skill level: Beginner. Suitable for ages 12 to adult.

Running time of the video is approximately 38 minutes.