Floating Card Trick
Leon Mjolnir presents a fantastic array of thread work. From updated classics to new effects, this download is bound to teach you something new whether you are an old hand with thread or completely new. Leon has also taken Bob Hummer's orignal classic and has developed it to allow you to animate two cards at the same time.
To begin, Leon teaches the basics of wax and thread handling and preparation. We then move on to the "Speed Hookup" which is essentially a LeClair variant but a clever one. I'll admit that I had not seen this technique for anchoring used before... waxless anchoring to the body? Yup. And there are clear advantages to Leon's method.
Second Hookup:
It's refreshing to see *someone* using long IT theory. This technique is clever, as it allows for backup length for breakage, and sets you up for later effects. Leon gives a good 'out' for breakage here.
The Spins:
Rather than cover these individually, I'll go over the salient points.
Traditional Spin- we all know this one. But do you know what and where the 'catching zone' is?
Snap Spin- An alternate and more showy method of starting the card spinning.
Kick Spin- For a controlled, close quarters spin.
Vertical Spin- a unique spin for camera and very close work.
Deck Spin- Spinning a card from the top of the deck!
Wax Tips:
Tips on how to surreptitiously anchor the wax and how to end clean.
There are some really good practical workers tips here. Don't overlook this section.
The Moves:
Hand to Hand Tossing- The finer points on hand to hand floats.
Around the Body (v.1)- tips and technique for the around the body float. Not as easy as it seems!
Around the Body (v.2)- further practical tips on pulling off the around the body float.
Around the Body (deck spin)- Combining the deck spin with the around the body float.
Vertical Around the Body- Around the body vertical float. Yes, vertical. Advanced.
Basic Hoop- Techniques for creating 'provers' using your arms and fingers.
Figure 8 Hoop- Make the card circle both your arms, individually!
Vertical Hoop- Hooping on the vertical!
Up and Over- Very nice flourish type move.
Thumb Spin- Using the Z grip concept to create a visual impossibility.
Combos:
Combining various moves, matching the flow of various moves to create a routine.
Orbits:
Utilizing the fine points of centrifugal force to smooth your spins.
IT Tension:
The importance of IT tension and learning to 'listen' to your IT.
Around the Body Tips:
Advanced tips and refinements for the around the body spin.
Around the Body Recovery:
What to do when the card *doesn't* go all the way around you...
Card Fall:
Nice flourish float
Floating to Hand:
How to bring your cards to you. The impact of IT length and why changing it during performance is important.
PK Pen:
A classic that instantly resets.
Double Floating Card:
Honestly- This should have been the title of the video and the main sell point.
They might have seen one... but two? You know you've thought about it, and if your IT work isn't complex enough... try this advanced IT work. Also: Untangling your tangles the easy way.
Around the Body to Double Card:
Transition idea for ATB to DC
Haunted Deck:
Teaches the classic Haunted Deck routine. Nothing new, but a good presentational tidbit, though.
Cap and Glass:
The hidden gem of the DVD/download.
A fantastic routine for close up or walk around.
Gutsy, bold and clever, this multistage routine with the magic up close and personal.
Closing thoughts:
Some personal background, thoughts on IT work, and the power of magic.
The above overview was written and provided courtesy of Chris Davis.
Customer reviews for Floating Card Trick
The hook-up system and reset alone are worth the price. Leon’s method is incredibly clever and surprisingly practical, with multiple approaches depending on your environment. His Speed Hookup—a waxless anchor point to the body—is something I hadn’t seen before, and it works beautifully. It gives you freedom, flexibility, and a cleaner reset, which is crucial for real-world performance.
What’s most impressive is that this download isn’t just about teaching you tricks. It’s about building real skill with thread. You’re learning how to control tension, how to recover mid-performance, how to read the feel of the thread, and how to combine moves into fluid, convincing routines. He covers every major float and spin you’d expect, then pushes it further with vertical spins, deck spins, body wraps, and even a double card animation—yes, two cards floating and spinning independently. That should have been the headline, because it’s a jaw-dropping moment and a real challenge for thread workers.
There’s also a killer Cap and Glass routine buried in here. It’s gutsy and bold but plays so strong for close-up or walk-around. I would have paid for that piece on its own.
Leon doesn’t just give you tricks. He gives you a system and the philosophy behind it. Whether you’re brand new to IT or already experienced, this will push your understanding to the next level.
For me, this is now the go-to resource for floating card work. You get deep theory, original thinking, and real-world practicality. I absolutely loved it.
Community questions about Floating Card Trick
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David Matkin asks: Hi I am looking at this and wanted to know if any of it is possible to do seated as I am a wheelchair user. Thanks for your time David. I realise that not all of it will be possible but wanted to know if any could be done seated.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Some of the moves might be possible but for most of the routine, I do not think it will work.
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