Ace the 4 Aces Trick
Learn and practice a simple four aces card trick using basic shuffles, secret cuts, and performance tips to amaze friends and family.
Step-by-step guide to Ace the 4 Aces Trick
Step 1
Sit at the table and put the deck face down in front of you.
Step 2
Find the four aces and place them together neatly on the top of the deck.
Step 3
Make a small thumb break under the top four cards by sliding your pinky or finger to hold a tiny gap.
Step 4
Do one overhand shuffle while keeping the thumb break so the top four aces stay together on top.
Step 5
Do a false cut that looks like you cut the deck but secretly keeps the aces on top.
Step 6
Practice the overhand shuffle and false cut slowly three times until it feels comfortable.
Step 7
Deal one card face down to each of four piles from left to right so each pile has exactly one card.
Step 8
Cover each pile with your free hand to hide the cards from view.
Step 9
Say a short magic phrase to distract your audience and build excitement.
Step 10
Tap each covered pile once with your finger as if you’re “charging” them.
Step 11
Turn over the top card of each pile to reveal an ace on every pile.
Step 12
Share a photo or story of your finished trick on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a standard deck of playing cards?
If you don't have a deck, use any set of playing cards or cut and label four paper cards as aces and place them together on top of a small stack to follow the 'find the four aces' and 'place them together on top of the deck' steps.
Why do my aces move during the overhand shuffle or false cut and how can I stop it?
If the aces slip, make a slightly larger thumb break with your pinky before doing the overhand shuffle and keep that break while you execute a smooth false cut so the top four aces stay together on top.
How can I adapt the trick for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, simplify by dealing two piles instead of four and practicing one slow overhand shuffle, and for older kids, add extra false shuffles and practice the thumb break and false cut three times until they feel smooth.
How can I personalize or make the trick more impressive before I share it on DIY.org?
Personalize the trick by creating a unique magic phrase and routine—use the 'tap each covered pile' step as a dramatic beat, add a funny story while you 'charge' the piles, and take a clear photo of the final ace reveal to post on DIY.org.
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Facts about card magic for kids
♠️ The "Four Aces" plot is a classic effect in card magic because it combines simple moves with a powerful surprise.
✋ Sleight of hand depends on muscle memory — slow, focused practice makes secret moves look effortless.
🃏 A single 52-card deck can be used to perform hundreds of different tricks — you don't need lots of props to amaze people.
🔀 Do a perfect out-faro shuffle eight times and a 52-card deck will return to its original order — magic and math together!
🎩 Misdirection (a joke, a question, or a gesture) is often the real secret that lets a magician make a move unseen.
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