Sleeving is a historical and useful sleight of hand

but unfortunately

use it as a hold out

the illusion is so strong

The use of the credit card as a guide is ingenious

Whitestar | Jim Critchlow & The Merchant of Magic Davison Sleeving is a historical andA Perfect Separation of the Living from the Dead Effect The performer is seated at a table opposite two volunteers. The performer places a small article in front of each person, such as an old coin and an old fountain pen (these are to act as 'markers'). The performer now takes out from his wallet, a small packet of old photographs which he quickly thumbs through as he mentions to the volunteers that they may recognize some of these as they have