Estimations by Gérard Bakner

Discover the latest from Gérard Bakner, Estimations.  In this booklet, you'll learn how, based on a simple principle, it's possible to accurately determine the number of cards in a pack cut by the spectator, without ever touching it.

Here's the effect as presented:

The magician's back is to the audience. The spectator takes the deck out of its case and places the deck and case on the table. The spectator lifts part of the deck and counts the number of cards lifted. 

A few cards are removed from the lifted area and placed back on the deck. The remaining cards are returned to the case. The magician cannot know the number of cards currently on the table, nor the number of cards in the case. You can, however, reveal these two numbers exactly.

With a foreword by Father Alex, you'll learn how to perform several effects using this simple yet highly effective method!