The Amazing Standing Card by Gaetan Bloom

This is the kind of effect that builds reputations.

For years, this miracle lived underground—shared only among elite performers who knew better than to let it escape. Now, the madness is finally yours. From the brilliantly twisted mind of Gaetan Bloom comes a piece of magic that makes audiences laugh, gasp, and quietly question gravity itself.

A single playing card is stood on its edge. No supports. No threads. Nothing hidden. You can walk completely around it. Then, impossibly, a second card is carefully balanced on top. It shouldn’t work—but it does. Perfectly.

Just when they think they understand what they’re seeing, you go further.

The card is torn, removing the center so a U-shaped gap is missing from the bottom. It still stands. Pieces of the card can be balanced on their edges. The moment becomes absurd, elegant, and unforgettable—all at once. And when it’s over, the cards can be examined or even given away.

This isn’t just a trick—it’s a lesson in creating a moment that feels impossible before the method even matters.

Nick Locapo teaches the complete routine along with Gaetan Bloom’s insights on turning this visual oddity into a true reputation maker. You’ll receive a specially crafted gimmick and in-depth video instruction, including modern handling ideas that let you perform this surrounded, live, or for camera.

It’s perfect for social media. It’s devastating in person.
And once people see it, they won’t forget who showed it to them.

Defy balance. Break expectations.
Perform The Amazing Standing Card by Gaetan Bloom.