- Hello and welcome
to Junk Drawer Magic
where we show you magic
with the stuff you can
find around your house.
I'm here, as always,
with my best friend Akira
who I accidentally
turned into a bear.
- [Akira] Walker, what
on earth am I wearing?
- A pirate costume.
- [Akira] What?
Why?
- I'm really scared of bears.
But when you're
dressed like a pirate,
you just look really funny.
- [Akira] If I didn't feel
so soft and cuddly inside
I would be so mad.
- Hey, I know what will
keep your spirits up.
I'll show you a card trick.
I just need you to cut the deck.
On second thought, yeah,
I'll just cut it for you.
I guess this will be your card.
I'll just write your name on it.
Captain
Bearbosa.
And I'll just put the
cards back together
and you see this glass?
You see how it's
completely empty?
- [Akira] I only have one
eye and it's a marble,
but yes, I can see
that it's empty.
- Well when I wave
my hand over it
it floats right to me.
- [Akira] What?
How did you do that?
- A lot of practice.
And we'll show you how, next.
Ready to make a card float
right out of the deck?
- [Akira] I can barely wait.
- That was pretty good.
Let's go to the junk drawer.
For this trick you'll need:
A deck of cards,
a small drinking glass,
black sewing thread,
a safety pin, scissors,
a Sharpie and tape.
You'll also need to
wear a black shirt.
Start with the
black sewing thread
and cut off about
an arm's length.
Tie the thread to your
safety pin like this.
Stick the other end
to a card with tape.
I'm gonna use the
ace of diamonds.
Now put three strips
of double sided tape
on the card, like this.
Flip the card over and lay
the thread down like this.
Now put the rest
of the deck on top.
Finally, attach the
pin to your shirt.
That's all the prep,
now for the trick.
To start, ask the
audience to cut the deck.
Show the top card
of the second pile.
Tell the audience
this is their card
and have them sign their name.
Now put their card on
top of the first pile.
Then put the second pile
on top of the first.
Square up the card
together like this.
This will cause their card
to stick to the bottom card
with the thread.
Now put the cards
in the empty glass.
The face side of the
card should be forward
and the thread should
be coming out the top.
Slowly move backward
while waving your hands
and their card will
magically rise.
Since you're wearing
a black shirt,
they'll never spot the thread.
And that's the trick.
Now let's see it again.
(rock music)
Thanks for watching
Junk Drawer Magic.
- [Akira] I have to admit,
that was a really cool trick.
- Thanks, Akira.
Ready to turn back
into your old self?
- [Akira] I kinda like
being a teddy bear.
- Really?
- [Akira] No, not at all.
Please turn me back now.
- All right.
Just gotta say the magic words.
Abra (sneezes)
Whoops.
- [Akira] You've
gotta be kidding.
I'm tissues now?
- Sorry.
I think I'm coming
down with a cold.
- [Akira] Walker, Walker
don't, I'm the tissue.
Walker!
Eww.
