Captivate (Face Up) by Christian Grace

Right, here's the deal. It's a card-to-hat trick, no bells and whistles.

Someone picks a card, maybe scribbles on it, maybe not. You grab an empty baseball cap, steal one off someone's head if you're feeling cheeky, and show it's just a regular cap. Next thing, the card's in there. No trick boxes, no origami, just a straightforward "how did you do that?" moment.

CAPTIVATE takes the old card-to-impossible-place trick and updates it for those Instagram scroll-stoppers. The gimmick, thanks to WangZhe's craftsmanship, is about as reliable as that mate who not always shows up five minutes early, but also brings coffee.

 If you can tilt a cap, you're set. And if you're not the hat type, no problem. Borrow one, do the trick, and hand it back like nothing happened.

You can do this anywhere, up close, on stage, in the pub, or for your online fans. It's self-working, resets faster than you can say "pick a card", and gets better reactions better that fake AI ones.

Two versions to suit your style:

• BACKER, for showing off with a signed card
• FACER, for when signatures are just extra fuss

FAQ

What's the difference between BACKER and FACER?
BACKER's for when you've got the card signed before it ends up in the cap. FACER is for when there's no signing involved, just the magic bit.

Do I need a special hat?
No, just a standard baseball cap. Borrow one if you like, no need to carry your own.

Is it easy to perform?
If you can manage to tilt a cap without dropping it, you've got this down.