Houdini's Diary (Gimmick and Online Instructions) by Wayne Dobson and Alan Wong - Trick

Invite someone to name a date that matters to them, then reveal a striking match between the card recorded for that day and one red-backed card in a blue-backed deck. In Houdini’s Diary, Wayne Dobson and Alan Wong wrap this diary-card effect in a funny, memorable Houdini story.

• Free date choice: The spectator names any date in the year that means something special to them.
• Surprising reveal: One card has a red back and Houdini’s signature; it matches the card recorded for the chosen date.
• Comedy presentation: Wayne Dobson’s routine builds to the story that the date was when Houdini’s pet dog died.
• Simple handling: No stacks, arithmetic, memorizing, cribs, or sleight of hand; the effect has an instant reset.
• Included: The gimmick, online instructions, and an antique-style diary and photograph designed by Bob Gill and produced by Alan Wong.

The Houdini theme gives the card revelation a story and a comic twist, making the final coincidence one your audience can remember.