of the deck, only to see the same X appear on the back of the "ambitious card" after it has risen to the top. The "ambitious card" is bent so that it is seen to be physically different from all the other cards, making it clear that it is placed into the middle of the deck, and increasing the amazement of the spectator as it is seen to rise to the top. It is told that the "ambitious card" has a connection with the spectator and is shown to come to the top only when spectator commands. Some variations include an ending to the ambitious card routine, such as a card to shoe, or a card to wallet. References Card tricks Card magic