Sky Catch by Taylor Hughes

The Card Sword is a classic for a reason: a card is selected, lost in the deck, the cards are sprung into the air, and somehow you manage to catch the selection on a sword.

The effect is fantastic.

The sword? Not so much.

Traditional card swords can look like obvious magic props, they're awkward to travel with, and let's be honest they're not exactly practical.

That's where Sky Catch comes in.

Taylor Hughes decided to completely rethink the Card Sword and turn it into something that's practical, funny, and instantly relatable.

Instead of a sword, you use a familiar grabber the kind you'd use to retrieve the remote after it disappears behind the couch.

Suddenly, you've got a prop that gets a laugh before the magic even happens.

But the comedy is just the beginning.

Sky Catch allows you to perform the classic Card Sword plot with a signed selection, without palming, loading, or difficult sleight of hand. The entire routine has been engineered to be simple, reliable, and strong.

And unlike traditional card swords, Sky Catch folds down for easy travel, making it an ideal choice for working performers.

You'll learn Taylor Hughes's complete professional routine, including the comedy, timing, tips, and running gags he's developed from performing it everywhere from the Chicago Magic Lounge to the Magifest stage.

It's a proven piece of parlor magic that packs small and plays huge whether you're performing for five people or 5,000.

Take a classic magic plot, throw out the impractical parts, add some comedy, and you've got Sky Catch.

Give your closer the upgrade it deserves.