Chop Shop Magic Trick

Chop Shop by John Bannon

Invite your audience to a fast-paced game of “find the lady” and end with a knockout four-ace revelation. Chop Shop is a compact routine that packs multiple phases, built-in misdirection, and guaranteed laughs into a few memorable minutes, ideal for close-up sets, walk-around gigs, or casual jam sessions.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Layered Structure: Every phase raises the stakes, from the Queen’s impossible returns to a bold misdirection gag that leaves spectators off-balance.
• Killer Finale: All four cards morph into the aces while the audience is still focused on catching the Queen.
• Audience-Proof Method: No gaffs to break, no palming required. Every card on the table can be examined at the end.

Here's What Happens:

1. Show four cards: three blue-backed Jokers and one red-backed Queen of Spades.

2. Pocket the Queen, then—without any moves—make it reappear in the packet. Repeat, upping the challenge.

3. Slip in a bright yellow “LOOK” card as deliberate misdirection, yet the red-backed Queen pops back in once more.

4. Admit you cheated—twice. Turn over the red-backed card to reveal the Ace of Spades. The remaining cards flip to become the other three aces. Game over.

What You'll Receive:

• A custom-printed card set for immediate performance
• Streamlined handling that suits beginners while delighting experts
• Step-by-step video instruction from John Bannon and Erik Tait
• A routine inspired by Cameron Francis’s Chop the Monte and Paul Richards’s Imagine, polished for today’s performers

Add Chop Shop to your cart and transform a friendly challenge into an unforgettable miracle—no extra moves, no fragile gimmicks, just pure Bannon brilliance.