Santa's Surprise (Close Up)

Bring a festive twist to your close-up set with a Christmas card trick that ends in an unexpected surprise. Four Christmas trees and their hidden elves lead into a visual sequence that’s fun to perform for audiences of all ages.

• Elf transformation: One elf turns face up, and the others follow; turn the top elf face down, and they follow again.
• Extra-elf reveal: Discover an unexpected elf who has been hiding among the cards.
• Surprise finish: The remaining cards reveal Santa, Rudolph, Ted, and a Snowman in place of the elves.
• Seasonal close-up magic: Created for Christmas residencies and festive gigs, this easy, highly visual effect suits a holiday set.

Use Santa’s Surprise to add a playful Christmas moment to your next seasonal performance, with a final reveal that gives the routine its own festive character.