Happy Birthday 2 U is a fun and easy to do prediction effect. This trick is great for everyone from hobbyists looking for a trick to help someone celebrate to the table hoping professional who needs to make a moment special.

Here’s what happens:

The magician asks a spectator at the table what their birthday is. Using numerology a shuffled deck is dealt down to one card. That card is shown to have the words, “Happy Birthday” written on the back. Not only that, but it’s the only red card in an all blue-backed deck. The final kicker is that the matching card is found on the back of a calendar that has been in plain view the whole time.

Happy Birthday 2 U is very simple to perform and requires very little sleight of hand. Cody has streamlined this effect so that magicians of a skill level can perform this highly engaging routine. Plus the gaffs required to perform the effect are included. You’ll be ready to go right out of the box. The only thing you have to do is have someone you can amaze by wishing them a happy birthday!