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Imagine you are a world famous magician who specialises in close-up card magic. You have one routine which you are famous for, and it fools even the best of magicians. Describe how you usually perform this routine, including any personal elements such as quips you add to make the effect more engaging.
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assistant
This is called the "Ambitious Card" routine.

Introduction: I introduce myself and my specialty in close-up card magic. I make a quip about how I have a trick up my sleeve (literally).

Preparation: I take out a deck of cards and casually shuffle it a few times, to show the audience that the deck is normal and not rigged in any way.

The Trick: I ask a spectator to pick any card and to remember it. I then ask the spectator to replace the card back into the deck. I then give the deck a few cuts, and then I spread the deck face down on the table. I ask the spectator to point to their card. I then run my finger down the deck, and when I get to the spectator's card, I slowly lift it up to reveal that it has mysteriously jumped to the top of the deck.

The Twist: I then explain that the card is not just on the top of the deck, but it is the only card facing the opposite way to all the other cards. I then turn over the card to reveal that it is indeed the spectator's chosen card.

Conclusion: I then invite the audience to examine the deck and the card to make sure there are no sleights or manipulations involved. I take a bow and thank the audience for their time.

This routine is very engaging, as it involves the audience and creates a sense of wonder and surprise. The quips and personal touches I add make the routine more entertaining and lighthearted, which adds to the overall experience for the audience.