One of the most popular concepts in magic. The rising cards have been used as a finish for a series of card tricks, or as an individual trick, by some of the most famous names in magic. They are adaptable to stage, club show, living room or bar. Here you have 25 different ways to go to arrange this dramatic trick. Methods range from mechanical devices which call for a bit of building and engineering on your part--all the way down to simple methods you can rig up in a few minutes. No matter which means you select to have your selected cards rise from the deck, we know you will have a trick with guaranteed applause (and usually at very little expense). Illustrations and good explanations will get you well started in this interesting field. Material based on effects originally written by U.F. Grant and enlarged by various effects from other magicians.