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When I was 14 years old I saw Michael Ross perform at the anniversary party of a local magic shop here in Toronto. One of the pieces he performed was his original presentation and handling for the spot card that baffled me completely. Even though I had a version of the same prop at home Michael seemed to make the spots appear like magic and more incredibly with audience members on all sides of him I am so proud to offer this complete package with Michaels unparalleled routine. I have added this routine to my show and now you can too.
- Bill Abbott
The Effect
The performer explains that he will place the audience under a mild hypnotic spell and demonstrate an optical illusion in the form of a card with four() sides. True to form the magician proceeds to show a large black domino-like card with white spots. One spot on one side four on the other then three on the third() side and six () on the other This is shown two more times and then the performer explains the psychological and manual manipulation that creates the illusion of a four sided card. Due to the way the card is held the spots are either displayed or covered by the fingers and the minds of the audience create the illusion of a four sided card. Then things get strange when the performer shows that the illusions have become a reality and spots start magically appearing at every turn of the card. Finally in one final turn of the card it is suddenly filled with white dots bringing the routine (and hypnotic spell) to a mind blowing conclusion
An Introduction
The spot card has been an unsung standard in the repertoire of many professional performers including magic superstar David Copperfield. Michael Ross under the stage name of Merlin has developed the perfect fusion of elegant technique and engaging performance unlike any other spot card routine. With Michaels handling you can perform this up close and completely surrounded as Michael often has
