Mike Powers' Diminishing Returns

Mike Powers' Diminishing Returns is back, and it’s even better than your last night out (and far less messy). This little gem is one of the most mind-blowing close-up tricks ever, and now it comes with VIDEO instruction—because reading is so last century.

EFFECT: You show off the deck, front and back (look at you, the magician!). A spectator names any card they fancy. You pluck out the chosen card, display it like a trophy, and pop it aside face-up. Then you spread the rest of the deck on the table, and voilà! All the cards have shrunk to adorable mini sizes (half-size, to be precise). But hold your horses—the selected card is still its glorious full size. Just when the audience is wondering if they’ve had too much to drink, the whole deck suddenly grows back to normal size! But wait—now the selected card has shrunk to mini! To wrap it all up, that card you started with visibly returns to its rightful, full size. Magic? More like magic with a cheeky twist!

It comes with a special deck printed by the U.S. Playing Card Co., decked out in Bicycle design—because who doesn’t love a classic? And as a little treat (because we’re nice like that), you’ll also get a free BONUS trick: The amBIGuous Card. Video instructions for both Diminishing Returns and The amBIGuous Card are included, making mastery easier than deciding what to binge-watch next.

The only skill you need for Diminishing Returns is the ability to spread cards on a table (don’t worry, you can do this). It’s virtually sleight-free—the deck does all the heavy lifting for you. Simple as that!