Card Conjuring with James Randi

In this video, James Randi, a renowned magician, demonstrates a card trick involving the shuffling and sorting of cards by color. He begins by discussing common misconceptions about card shuffling and color patterns. Randi then sets up a trick where he separates the deck into two halves, each appearing to be randomly shuffled. However, upon revealing the cards, one half is entirely red and the other entirely black, showcasing his sleight of hand and mastery of card manipulation.

What does James Randi claim to be an amateur at?

• Shuffling cards

• Reading palms

• Performing magic tricks

• Playing poker

What common misconception about shuffled decks does Randi address?

• That they will be perfectly sorted by suits

• That they will alternate between red and black

• That they will have all jokers on top

• That they will be sorted by numbers

What does Randi do with the jokers in the deck?

• He places them on top

• He shuffles them separately

• He removes them from the deck

• He uses them in the trick

What does Randi ask the participant to do during the trick setup?

• Shuffle the deck

• Hold half of the cards

• Pick a card, any card

• Guess the top card

What does Randi say about the participant's future?

• They will win a poker game

• They will learn card tricks

• They have a rich future

• They will become a magician

What is the surprising result of Randi's card trick?

• The deck is perfectly shuffled

• All cards are black except one red on top

• All cards are red except one black on top

• All cards are sorted by suits

How does Randi disguise the color separation in the deck?

• By placing a joker on top

• By placing a card of the opposite color on top

• By shuffling the deck again

• By using a magic wand