Hey Card Sharks,

We hope this post finds you well! We're truly grateful for all the positive feedback from our recent posts and eagerly anticipate connecting with you more through this blog moving forward. Today, we're delving into one of our favorite categories of card tricks: the “Four Ace” trick. It’s a timeless classic that never fails to captivate. Let's dive right in!

The Power of Four Ace Tricks

Aces hold a special place in the world of card magic. Originating from the world of gambling, the value and distinction of the Ace found its way into the repertoire of magicians as four ace tricks become a favorite opener for many, including legends like Harry Houdini and David Copperfield.

We’ve always been fascinated by the elegance and charm of these types of tricks. It’s not always about the sleight of hand; it’s about the storytelling and the connection we create with our audience.

​Our Favorite Four Ace Trick Tutorials

Here are four popular variations of the Four Aces trick. See which one calls out to you, brush up on your favorite, or learn them all!

Vanishing Apex Aces

Witness the magic as the aces vanish one by one in your hands.

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Tabled Ace Production

Impress your friends with your skills at locating Aces in a shuffled deck of cards.

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Twisting the Aces

A timeless classic where each ace turns face up one by one.

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Acrobatic Aces​

Watch as four random cards visually morph into the aces.

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Using Gimmicks to Perform Ace tricks

While we're on the subject... instead of relying just on sleight of hand, there are also a number of excellent gimmicks/products available to help perform incredible ace tricks with little practice required. Here's a few great ones we carry at the 52Kards Shop.

Thinner by Mathieu Bich

A deck of cards slowly thins out and leaves only the four aces.

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Aces by Mickael Chatelain

Visual transformations and transpositions with this Ace of Spades gaff.

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Tumbleweed

An evolution of Twisting the Aces comes this routine with the four jokers.

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Ace by Richard Sanders

Change four jokers in the spectators hands to four aces.

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Some Beautiful Ace Designs

As you know, we love playing cards, so it would be odd for us not to simply show off some beautiful, artistic and unique Ace designs. Click any image to get a deeper look into the decks they come from.

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