Pop Haydn - Six Card Trick

This downloadable video teaches the complete moves, patter and presentation for his wonderful routine for the classic trick known as the Six Card Repeat. This is a sleight of hand version of the trick, but there are only a few moves, and they are not difficult to master.

This routine is both amusing and magical, and works well for any audience, whether adults or children. The humor is built into the situation, and Pop explains everything you need to know about performing this very entertaining routine and getting the most out of every second.

The original trick was created by Tommy Tucker, and made famous by Roy Benson and Clarke "the Senator" Crandall.

Pop Haydn has clarified the premise and simplified the routine, and removed all the repetitiveness of these prior versions.

His routine has a logical through line, and a clear plot, as well as a more definite climax and a more satisfying ending to the effect.

Pop Haydn's routines are noted for their nuanced layers of magic and entertainment, with comedy based on character and situation rather than on one-liners or glib patter.

The plot of this routine makes sense, and creates a real story that is magical and fun.

This video teaches not only the magic, but the important aspects of delivery and acting that truly bring it to life for an audience.

This is a chance to add a great routine to your stage and parlor shows, and to learn some important concepts about the art of magic and the art of acting.

"The Six Card Trick is Haydn's take on Tommy Tucker's workhorse of a routine, the Six Card Repeat. Haydn cites Roy Benson and Clarke "the Senator" Crandall as specific influences for his routine.

"Haydn spends a large portion of the instructional time breaking down the subtle psychology of each phase of the routine. The character's perception of what's supposedly happening as cards are accidentally dropped is put into a carefully crafted tension with the audience's perception of the same events.

"The audience experiences relief as the magical elements of the routine unfold, while the character experiences confusion.

"The combination of tension, confusion, and relief creates a comical situation that has more nuance than many standard comedy magic presentations and even more traditional presentations of Six Card Repeat