Uploaded December 2014 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
It’s the tale of lust and greed for the royal throne. Four cards are removed from the deck and one by one the images vanish until all four are gone. Have you ever wondered why the King of Hearts is depicted thrusting a sword through his head?
Shawn Farquhar, FISM Grand Prix World Champion of Magic, performs and explains in detail an effect that is sure to amuse and entertain your audiences. It’s the tale of lust and greed for the royal throne. Four cards are removed from the deck and one by one the images vanish until all four are gone. Not wanting to leave it there, they all miraculously return but it seems the Jack and Queen of Hearts have been fooling around behind the Kings back…
Cards with custom art work were printed on USPC stock. This effect is both simple in plot and handling. It can be used as a stand alone packet trick or introduced from a deck of cards.
It’s the tale of lust and greed for the royal throne. Four cards are removed from the deck and one by one the images vanish until all four are gone. Have you ever wondered why the King of Hearts is depicted thrusting a sword through his head?
Shawn Farquhar, FISM Grand Prix World Champion of Magic, performs and explains in detail an effect that is sure to amuse and entertain your audiences. It’s the tale of lust and greed for the royal throne. Four cards are removed from the deck and one by one the images vanish until all four are gone. Not wanting to leave it there, they all miraculously return but it seems the Jack and Queen of Hearts have been fooling around behind the Kings back…
Cards with custom art work were printed on USPC stock. This effect is both simple in plot and handling. It can be used as a stand alone packet trick or introduced from a deck of cards.
