Chicago Opener (World's Greatest Magic) - (Download) Jamie The prediction slip from the

The prediction slip from the envelope is then handed to another spectator

This classic of magic is enhanced by Al Schneider's handling of the basic move that makes this effect work

but being able to gather and energize an audience is a First Principle that Koz understands in spades

or as many as 14

with the coin still inside and walk away

Chicago Opener (World's Greatest Magic) - (Download) Jamie The prediction slip from theThe card trick popularly known as Chicago Opener had its origins in an effect invented by Al Leech that was originally called Hot Card Trick No. 1 and then later rechristened Red Hot Mama. The trick became immensely popular and many working performers immediately added it to their repertoires, notably Frank Everhart and Jim Ryan, who each sometimes get credit for its invention (Everhart's version was published in a Frank Garcia Book as Chicago Opener