Mark Elsdon's Worker's Diary by David Forrest

Worker's Diary by Mark Elsdon - The Birthday Card Miracle That Never Fails

Some tricks are clever. Some are visual. And then there are those rare effects that hit so hard they become permanent fixtures in professional repertoires. Worker's Diary is that kind of trick.

Dave Forrest opens his Magic Castle show with it. Why? Because it absolutely destroys audiences every single time. This isn't hype - it's a proven worker that's been battle-tested in every performing environment imaginable.

After being unavailable for years, this modern classic is back and better than ever.

The Effect:
Your spectator receives a diary showing a different playing card written next to every day of the year. They freely look up their birthday and discover their personal "birthday card." They can flip through and verify that different dates have completely different cards.

Now for the impossible part.

You remove a deck of cards and spread through to find their birthday card. But here's the kicker - it's the only red-backed card in an entirely blue deck. And when they turn it over? "Happy Birthday" is written right on the back.

The reaction is nuclear. Every. Single. Time.

What Makes This Release Special
Mark Elsdon has completely modernized this effect for today's performers. You get a compact souvenir-style diary that takes up virtually zero pocket space, making it perfect for walkaround, close-up, or stage work.

But here's where it gets even better - this edition includes access to a specially designed Google Diary version. That means you can perform this incredible effect with nothing but your phone. No props to carry, no setup, just pure impossibility at your fingertips.

Why Performers Love Worker's Diary
This is as close to self-working as a miracle can get. No sleight of hand required. No difficult moves. No memory work. Just a direct, personal, and utterly baffling effect that connects with audiences on an emotional level.

Birthdays are universal. Everyone has one, and everyone remembers theirs. This trick takes something deeply personal and transforms it into an unforgettable magical moment. The personalization factor alone makes this worth ten times its price.

Perfect For:

Professional magicians seeking reliable, reputation-making material

Mentalists who want a card trick that feels like pure mind reading

Walk-around performers needing pocket-friendly miracles

Anyone who wants to create genuinely memorable moments

The big clue is right there in the title - this is a WORKER'S dream. It's the kind of effect you'll perform this week, next month, and ten years from now because it simply works.

What You Get:

Special gimmicked deck ready to perform

Compact souvenir-style diary (fits anywhere)

Access to digital Google Diary version (perform with just your phone)

Complete instructions for multiple performance scenarios

Stop searching for the perfect birthday effect. You just found it. Add Worker's Diary to your professional arsenal and experience why it's been slaying audiences for years.