Jumping Aces - Multi-Phase Card Routine
This is the ace routine that has it all: impossible moments, audience laughs, and a finale that will leave them speechless.
Jumping Aces isn't just another four-ace trick you perform and forget. It's a complete performance piece that builds momentum through four incredible phases, each one stronger than the last. Drawing inspiration from legendary routines by Conus and Hofzinser, this modern version combines classic methodology with a playful plot and genuine audience interaction.
Here's How It Plays Out:
Phase One - The Impossible Jump
The four aces impossibly leap from the deck straight into your pocket. It's a strong opening that sets the tone and gets immediate reactions.
Phase Two - The Cat and Mouse Game
Now things get playful. Inspired by the classic Conus Aces, you engage in a cheeky back-and-forth with your spectator. The aces move, travel, and shift in ways that defy logic. To prove they can't possibly move again, you tear the corners off each ace. Surely that ends the game, right?
Phase Three - They Keep Jumping
Even torn, the aces refuse to stay put. They continue jumping back into your pocket with a cheeky kickback moment that gets both laughs and gasps. Your audience thinks they've figured it out. They haven't.
Phase Four - The Killer Finale
One by one, the torn aces vanish from your hands. Where did they go? Not back to your pocket. Not back to the deck. They're now inside the spectator's own pocket. The most impossible location of all.
Why Jumping Aces Works
This routine succeeds because it tells a story. Each phase builds naturally into the next, creating a journey your audience follows from start to finish. The playful plot keeps things light and fun, while the escalating impossibility keeps them engaged. By the time you reach that final reveal in their pocket, they're completely hooked.
The beauty of Jumping Aces is that it plays as well for a single spectator as it does for a group. The interaction feels natural, the laughs are genuine, and the ending is unforgettable. This is card magic that entertains, not just puzzles.
What Makes This Stand Out
You're learning more than just a trick here. You're getting a masterclass in routine construction. See how classic principles from Conus and Hofzinser blend together into something fresh and modern. Understand why certain moments land and how to pace your performance for maximum impact. This is the kind of teaching that elevates your entire approach to card magic.
The gimmicked cards are simple to make with the step-by-step guide included. No expensive props to buy. No complicated arts and crafts. Just smart thinking and clean execution.
What's Included:
Over 1 hour of detailed video instruction
Complete live performance of Jumping Aces
Step-by-step guide to creating the simple gimmicked cards
Multiple handling options and performance tips
Insights into routine structure and audience management
Perfect For:
Card magicians who want a complete routine, not just a trick
Performers looking for something with genuine entertainment value
Anyone who loves classic ace assemblies with a modern twist
Magicians ready to add a multi-phase worker to their repertoire
Turn four aces into a complete act. Jumping Aces delivers laughs, gasps, and a finale your audience will never see coming.
Can it be examined?
Everything can be examined at the end.
Does it require sleight of hand?
It requires some sleight of hand at all.
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