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Peeler
From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians.
Peeler is an effect by Paul Harris published in Close-Up Entertainer (1979). It was also included in the Art of Astonishment Book 2 (1996).
Effect
The performer "scrapes" off the back of a playing card leaving a jagged tear then completely restores it, handing out the card for examination.
Variations
See also Chocolate Coin by Harris for using the same principle to peel back the silver on a coin.
History
Based on an old party gag.