Martin Lewis' Cardiographic (Sketchpad Card Rise) has been one of the true classics of professional magic for decades. Few routines combine audience participation, comedy, and a powerful magical effect so elegantly. And as a wonderful bonus, your assisting spectator leaves with an impossible souvenir that will remind them of the performance for years to come.
Now João Miranda and his team in Portugal have taken this classic to a whole new level.
Cardiographic Stage Edition has been created for the professional performer who wants to present this unforgettable routine on the biggest stages. The specially produced drawing sheets measure 60 × 42 cm, providing outstanding visibility even in theatres and large auditoriums, while still working beautifully for cabaret shows and smaller venues.
The Effect: A spectator freely selects and signs a playing card. The magician sketches a single playing card on the oversized pad—but it turns out to be the wrong one. Thinking quickly, he transforms the drawing into a full deck of cards. Then the impossible happens: the spectator's signed selection slowly and visibly rises out of the illustrated deck! You control every moment of the animation—when the card begins to move, how fast it rises, and exactly when it stops. The result is an elegant, highly visual moment of magic that captivates the entire audience.
At the conclusion, the rising card can be torn from the pad, signed, and presented to the spectator as a unique souvenir and a memorable thank-you for their assistance.
At the heart of this new version is João Miranda's ingenious mechanical system, refined through extensive development and real-world testing. The slightest movement of your thumb causes the card to rise smoothly and precisely—without electronics, batteries, charging, or complicated technology. Just reliable mechanical engineering that performs whenever you do.
Cardiographic Stage Edition is a premium version of a modern classic, designed for magicians who want a routine filled with audience interaction, laughter, an unforgettable magical moment, and one of the strongest souvenirs in all of magic.
You receive:
- Oversized 60 × 42 cm drawing sheets for maximum visibility on both large and small stages.
- A 100% mechanical system—no batteries, electronics, or charging required.
- A practical zippered carrying case to keep the prop protected during transport.
- 25 ready-to-use printed drawing sheets.
- A PDF file, allowing you to have additional sheets printed locally whenever you need them.
