Design Duplication

A wonderful method for a popular mentalism piece, that’s both practical and magical.

Philipp Ganglberger
Design Duplication

This is an exceptionally practical and deceptively bold drawing duplication requiring nothing more than a stack of business cards and a pen. Despite its simplicity, it is a thoroughly commercial routine that has earned a permanent place in Philipp’s professional repertoire over many years of performance.

An earlier version appeared in Philipp’s German lecture notes, Diamond Notes (2018). Do not let the straightforward method fool you. Its very simplicity is what makes the routine so deceptive—and so effective.

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