Side Show by Joshua Jay - Trick

Turn a simple question into a visual mystery with Side Show by Joshua Jay. Cards that appear ordinary are shown to have four sides, then three, two, and one—before the final card is placed in a spectator’s hand and revealed to have no sides at all.

• Easy to do: Perform this unusual playing-card effect without a demanding routine.
• Walk-around ready: Take Side Show to strolling performances and bring the magic close to your audience.
• Easy reset: Get ready to perform again with minimal reset time.
• Visual and language-independent: The changing cards make the effect clear across language barriers.
• Ready to learn: The package includes all necessary props and detailed instructions, plus additional ideas by Darwin Ortiz and Joel Givens.

Side Show gives you a playful way to turn a question about playing cards into a memorable moment of close-up magic, ending with the impossible card resting in your spectator’s own hand.