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Easy Magic Tricks: Cutting to the Aces

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

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In this easy magic trick, the spectator separates a deck of cards into four piles, mixes them a bit, and at the end, discovers that there’s an ace on top of each pile. All you need is a deck of cards, an easy setup and the secret, and you’re ready to go.

Secret:
Although the spectator thinks that he is cutting the cards in random ways, he’s actually dealing the aces onto the top of each of the four piles. All the spectator has to do is follow your instructions.

Materials:
A deck of cards with four aces.

Preparation:
Beforehand, place the four aces on top of the pack. Don’t let the spectator know that the aces are in this position.

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