About this session
A beginner-friendly close-up magic workshop with an ordinary deck of cards.
Participants get comfortable handling the deck, learn self-working and low-sleight effects, then practice the timing and presentation that make a trick land.
Everyone leaves able to perform at least two complete tricks, plus a practice guide. No experience is needed.
What your people take away
- Learn simple card effects step by step
- Practice handling, timing and the reveal
- Perform tricks for colleagues
- Leave with a practice guide
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What each length covers
30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Meet the deckA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Meet the deck: handle it comfortably, how card magic works and a first effect.
- Handle it comfortably
- How card magic works
- A first effect
Covers Meet the deck, in brief.
60 minutes
60 Minutes — Meet the deckParticipants get comfortable with the deck and learn a first self-working trick.
- Meet the deck
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 3 parts: Meet the deck.
90 minutes
90 Minutes — Learn and performBuilds on the 60-minute session. Participants also learn a second effect and practice timing, presentation and performing for a partner.
- Meet the deck
- Learn and perform
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Meet the deck and Learn and perform.
3 hours
3 Hours — Go furtherBuilds on the 90-minute session. Participants also add sleight-of-hand basics and prediction or story effects.
- Meet the deck
- Learn and perform
- Go further
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts.
Full day
Full Day — A Full Day of Card MagicAll three parts in more depth, with more effects, more performance practice and a relaxed team showcase.
- Meet the deck
- Learn and perform
- Go further
- Live Q&A
Covers all 3 parts, in more depth, with more time to practice.
What’s covered
Meet the deck
Every length- Handle it comfortablyParticipants get used to holding, shuffling and dealing an ordinary deck.
- How card magic worksThe facilitator explains how effects combine a method with attention and timing.
- A first effectEveryone learns a self-working trick that needs no advanced finger skills.
Learn and perform
90 minutes and longer- Learn the methodParticipants learn the steps of a second effect.
- Timing and the revealThe group practices presentation, pauses and the reveal.
- Perform for a partnerPairs perform their tricks for each other.
Go further
3 hours and longer- Sleight-of-hand basicsThe 90-minute experience adds simple sleight-of-hand skills.
- Predictions and storiesParticipants try prediction-style effects or story-based presentation.
- Practice guideEveryone leaves with method reminders to keep practicing.
Tools and materials
- Playing cards, provided in person
- Demonstration deck
- Practice guide and method reminders
Who it’s for
- Team socials and celebrations
- Conference breakouts
- Virtual team activities
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Introduction To Card Tricks
How long is Introduction To Card Tricks?
Introduction To Card Tricks runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Meet the deck: handle it comfortably, how card magic works and a first effect. A 60-minute session covers Meet the deck in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Learn and perform. A 3-hour session adds Go further. A full-day session covers everything, in more depth, with more time to practice.
Can Introduction To Card Tricks be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Introduction To Card Tricks?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Introduction To Card Tricks to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.