Kate And Edith by Doc Eason and Kerry Pollock

Turn a card routine into a comedy set piece with Kate And Edith by Doc Eason and Kerry Pollock. The King of Hearts repeatedly returns between the Queen of Spades and Queen of Clubs, before disappearing amid the laughter. Rhymed patter gives the routine its comic rhythm, making it a stand-up magic classic for audiences at comedy and magic clubs.

Learn the routine through online instructions that cover the handling, prop care, and cautionary notes about when not to perform it. Three live performances—one by Kerry Pollock and two by Doc Eason—let you see how it plays for real audiences.

• Four jumbo cards: The set includes the cards and a special gimmick; the cards are made of sturdy plastic.
• Printable scripts: Download and print scripts by Kerry Pollock, Dan Garrett, Doug Slater, RJ Owens, and Doc Eason.
• Memorization guidance: Doc Eason shares several ways to learn the script, including an approach for presenting it without memorizing.
• Audio files: Download Doc Eason’s script and an RJ Owens rendition in audio format.
• Extra performance insight: The instructions include tips from Bill Palmer and Bob Escher, plus a reworking of the script by Doug Slater and Paul Landry.

With the cards in hand and several scripts to choose from, you can shape the routine around your own comic delivery and bring a lively card-magic moment to your next stand-up performance.