Multiply Academy with Daniel Chard

In this academy, I’ll be sharing with you the real work on one of the strongest card tricks you can perform for an audience — the Multiple Selection Routine. I’ve performed this routine thousands of times, and it truly feels like a complete act in a single effect.

Imagine this: you have up to ten spectators each select a card. You control and lose all the cards into the deck, give it a shuffle, and then start producing the selections one by one — each reveal becoming more impossible and more visual than the last. The routine ends with an incredible, impossible reveal of the final spectator’s signed card.

This effect is packed with magical moments, fun interaction, and audience involvement. It’s perfect for weddings, corporate events, close-up performances — anywhere there are people. If you dedicate time to learning this routine properly, you’ll be rewarded with a true powerhouse effect that you can perform at a moment’s notice.

I’ve been performing this routine behind the magic bar for over 15 years. I’ve made every mistake, learned every lesson, and refined every detail — which means I can dramatically shorten your learning curve.

What You’ll Learn
The History
A look at the origins of this classic of magic, along with important credits and influences.

My Multiple Selection Routine
This is my current professional closer for close-up performances — refined through thousands of live shows.

The Opener
Learn how to control the selected cards during the initial phase. I’ll share over five different methods — from classic controls to my personal variations that are as fun to perform as they are deceptive.

The Middle
This is the real meat and potatoes of the routine. You’ll learn numerous revelations for one to four cards, color changes, fancy productions, and moves I’ve collected over the years. You’ll have access to over twenty reveals to choose from and incorporate into your own version of the routine.

The Closer
A series of powerful reveals that build to a strong, memorable climax. I’ll walk you through the full sequence I use in my professional set.

Putting It All Together
You’ll learn how to structure your own routine, create different versions for various performance settings, and develop efficient practice methods to accelerate your learning.

Final Thoughts
My goal is for this to be an encyclopaedic reference you can revisit again and again — whether you’re a complete beginner or have been performing this effect for years. By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to perform one of the strongest interactive card routines in magic.