In 1949, magician Paul Curry tossed out a challenge involving playing cards that had even the sharpest minds of the time scratching their heads. This brain-teaser morphed into what’s now famously known as The Curry Unsolved Card Problem.
Fast forward nearly 60 years, and mentalists and magicians have been on a quest to crack this conundrum, which is now dubbed The Open Prediction.
The Open Prediction Project is the grandest anthology you’ll find on this topic, featuring a whopping 51 inventive solutions to the Open Prediction puzzle. Among the bright sparks contributing their genius are the likes of Marc Paul, Michael Weber, Barrie Richardson, Patrick Redford, Mick Ayres, and Hector Chadwick. And trust me, that’s just the tip of the creative iceberg (they really went to town on this one).
But wait, there’s more! This delightful tome doesn’t just throw solutions at you; it also dives into the rich history of the Open Prediction effect, offering commentary on the legends who’ve made it what it is today. Plus, there’s a comprehensive appendix listing variations of the Open Prediction that have graced the pages of magic literature over the years.
Written and edited by the inimitable Thomas Baxter (yes, the same chap behind The Nail Writer Anthology and A Card Merely Thought Of...) this is a must-have for anyone who fancies themselves a bit of a card wizard!
