"The opening of any act is a tough choice for most performers. How do you get their attention, how do you hold their attention, how do you amaze and entertain them all at the same time? The 5 Card Opener is my answer to all these questions and a whole lot more."
- Bill Abbott
What is the Five Card Opener? The Five Card Opener is a fresh take on the classic five/six card repeat, featuring three sequences that build to a surprising climax that’ll leave your audience gasping. This has been Bill's go-to opener for years, gracing all his shows—whether it's a corporate gig, a family gathering, or a college bash.
The Five Card Opener is your ticket to making your performance not just fun, but unforgettable! And it plays well to crowds ranging from 10 to 10,000 (yes, really).
The "Real" Secret The BEST part about the
5 Card Opener ? You'll have your audience screaming and on the edge of their seats within the first two minutes. Guaranteed! This isn’t just an opener—it’s an audience conditioner. It gets your crowd primed to react, making applause feel as natural as breathing.
Plus, it’s a built-in call back. A verbal cue that gets a reaction every single time you use it, shaping the energy of your entire performance. You can even customise it—have them shout a corporate slogan, school cheer, company name, or even a birthday shoutout.
Simple to do & Gets Reactions Kick off your show with this, and you can wave goodbye to mediocre reactions. You’re giving your audience a chance to respond in a BIG way, and believe me, they will. Even the most jaded folks.
Bill has had corporate audiences (nearly dozing off after a two-hour dinner and speeches) up and cheering within three minutes using
The Five Card Opener. For the working performer, you can literally drop this into your show tomorrow. It plays BIG and VISUAL but packs small and flat in your kit. And the best part? It’s a doddle to perform.
No angle restrictions, no special staging, packs smart, resets in 30 seconds, and delivers a BIG impact. Work away from tables and out of your pockets, forging an instant connection with your audience. Just pure, practical magic.
ALL-NEW Michael Ross' 5 Card Closer Revealed for the first time, Michael Ross' 5 Card Closer, a genius twist that transforms this powerful opener into an even stronger show-stopping finale. With Michael's secret spin, your audience could be on their feet in a roaring standing ovation! This isn’t just an opener—it could also be your ultimate closer.
Not Just a Trick The 5 Card Opener isn’t just a trick—it’s a show-stopping phenomenon. It grabs attention, builds energy, and conditions your audience to react from the very first moment. Don’t leave your show’s success to chance—get the
5 Card Opener and kick off every performance with unstoppable momentum!
Pro Package Includes: Handmade gimmicked Bicycle Jumbo Playing Cards: These play big for a theatre yet are deceptive enough for an intimate house party.
Portable Pop-Up Hamper: For seamless card drops and a tidy stage.
Water-Proof Zip Up Bag: To keep all your props safe and dry between shows and while travelling.
Full Performance Script in PDF form just as Bill performs it at every show. (Remember, the script is a template for you to add to, subtract from, and get creative with.)
In-Depth Video Tutorial Featuring: 2 LIVE performances of the
Five Card Opener. One at the Magic Hideaway and the second in a banquet hall for 300 audience members. Detailed routine handling using the jumbo-sized cards and another showcasing the script and handling in unison. Several portable container ideas to use with the routine. The "REAL" secret of the
Five Card Opener with decades of insider secrets and all the psychological subtleties to make this routine play as strongly for you as it has for Bill over the years.
Here is what performers are saying about the 5 Card Opener... "If you use Bill's script it is a VERY solid opening effect. It delivers what he promises. The reactions are EXACTLY as Bill tells you they will be. My audience was screaming and cheering—for my OPENER. Beautiful! Performers looking for a good opening routine will NOT be disappointed with this." -Jason Wethington "Bill, you are a genius. I followed your routine and everyone at the end was yelling, "that's amazing!" I knew this was great but never thought it would be THAT GREAT. Thanks!!!!! Worth every penny and I must say this will be in every show I do. Thanks Bill!" -Mike Storz "All I can say is brilliant! A professional routine that's going in both my adult stand up & family show. Great routine with loads of potential for specific tailoring, including corporate presentations. I believe this is vastly underpriced. Thanks, Bill, for sharing this real worker!" -Andy Kean "This is a true professional piece that you will want to have as your opener as soon as you get it and watch Bill's well done and detailed instructional video. And the best part is this effect is SO SIMPLE! Truly, if you can count up to 9, you will have no problems performing this." -Floyd Collins "The routine is as close to self-working as one can be (can you count cards from one hand to another? That's it!). The focus is on the presentation and personality. It truly is an opener. Finally, a five-card-repeat trick that works! You get your money's worth here." -Harry Murphy "I wish you could have seen the crowd at the end of my show this evening. It takes a trick that I always thought was ho-hum and turns it into something that really gets the crowd unified! Thanks for making this available. It is "AMAZING." -Tim Hannig "Simply brilliant and not priced high enough!!! I perform weekly in a 1,700-seat theatre on a cruise ship. I have the audience chanting my name over and over by the end of The Opener. What a great feeling to have a group of that size screaming your name in unison..." - Malcom "Puck" Puckering "The Five Card Opener sets the tone of the entire show and "trains" the audience, and virtually assures you of positive responses throughout your entire act. Therein lies the inestimable value of the Five Card Opener." -Scott F. Guinn "I watched your outstanding instructional video late last night. Worked on my own script out loud for about an hour this morning. And I kicked off the general session in front of about 1000 people with the routine. IT KILLED! The 5-card opener got the audience laughing, applauding, reacting. Thanks a million, Bill!" -Adam Christing "Bill's Five Card Opener routine and thoughtful explanations on the instructional video are PRICELESS! I've got (probably) $75,000+ in props in my garage, and I'll tell you this is the one routine I won't ever leave home without. This is a staple in every show I do for young, old, and everyone in between!" -Al Jensen
