Choose your own adventure: a virtual magic trick!
/Owen McNally is a student at Westboro Academy. He’s guest blogging today to introduce us to a special project he created - a virtual magic trick - that is fun for the whole family!
Are you missing in-person magic?
The pandemic has changed much about the world, including the way we are entertained, magic included. With many meetings going virtual, I wondered whether there might be a way to perform magic virtually and maintain the interactive personal feel?
Combining two of the things I enjoy - math and card magic - I created an online choose your own adventure magic trick that anyone can do safely from their home! This was made possible using innovative software called H5P, allowing the creation of interactive games, videos and slideshows.
This trick is based on the number 27. First, you pick a random number between 1 and 27. Use any method you want - a favorite, roll three dice, or use a random number generator online. After this I will use an automatic card shuffler to pick 27 cards from the deck of 52. You will then be asked to pick a card, but only tell me the row. Through a sequence of only three videos, I will attempt to match your card with the number. This isn’t easy as there are over 700 card and number combinations.
Do you want to try?
If so, get started by clicking below! Alternatively you can visit this link: https://pediatrics.knack.com/cyoamagictrick
At the end of the adventure, there is a survey where you can tell me what you think, if you noticed any mistakes (please help me make it perfect) and whether I should make another adventure.
