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The choosen card is selected and is put back in the deck, then the card is completely vanished from the deck (the person should be able to look at the whole deck and not find the card). The magician can use any method to make the chosen card reappear by using a duplicate (or the same card for that matter).

When the spectator returns the card put it on the top of the deck. and hold the deck in your left hand with the mechanics grip. One of the main advantages of this grip is that with it, you can control the top card. Anyway, move your right hand over the deck as if you were about to cut it. Then when your hand is completely over the deck (make sure that it is covering the front of the deck as well), pull the top card over the side of the deck (this can only be done if you are still using the mechanics grip) and palm the top card. After, just proceed to cut the deck but keep on palming the top card (this might take a lot of practice). Hand the deck back to the spectator for examination. You can do anything you want with the card but I think it looks best if you put your hands behind your back and back away a little.