I probably didn't follow your instructions correctly, because it didn't work. Hence your admonition to, "practice"! (We hear that a lot in philosophy, too. So, as a creature of habit, I will.)

How can you prearrange the deck (Step 1), since usually you have somebody cut and/or shuffle the cards? Of course, I have my own trick cards, but is there something I'm not seeing?

Nice. Penn & Teller, anyone? I'll try it with a deck and a notepad today. Why magicianship, out of curiosity? (Or prestidigitation, if you will?) LF, 5*

Great article.Very well written. 5* and a rec. P.s. I'm from philly too.

that's really funny! I need to try this!

Cool Magic trick! Thanks for sharing! 5*

Great How To... I will have to try this on my kids. They are amazed by the quarter in your ear trick so I am sure they would love this.

Wow...I have to try this. Very neat trick.

This article is very helpful since I will be script supervisor on my first short film.

Good article. I hate obnoxious people anyway.