Setup: All you need is a regular deck of playing cards. Make a packet of eight cards: the first seven cards represent the audience member’s phone number, and the top card is a face-up seven card of any suit. Hide that pre-stacked group of cards at the bottom of the deck.

Pro Tip: It doesn’t matter what card the spectator chooses. You will purposely reveal the face-up seven card as a guess for the one they selected, knowing it’s wrong. Then tell them it’s an indicator card of how many to deal next.

Simon Lovell is a seasoned pro of comedy magic that really gets the attention of his audience. His goal is to keep growing your experience, so you feel totally confident in your next show. Focus on storytelling with each trick to make your viewers come back for more. Check out these other courses on the platform: “Card Master,” “Sleight of Hand with Cards,” and “Hotshot Color Changes.”