A destination thought of. A destination revealed.

There was something special about the classic packet tricks of years gone by, small enough to fit in your pocket, simple to carry, and capable of creating a moment people remember.

Departures captures that same feeling with a modern twist.

The effect

You introduce a small collection of realistic airport departure boards, each displaying a different selection of destinations.

A spectator silently thinks of any city they can see. Without revealing their choice, they simply hand you the boards that do not contain their destination, keeping the remaining cards for themselves.

That’s it.

After a brief glance at the cards they’ve handed you, you immediately reveal the exact city they’re thinking of.

No questions.
No fishing.
No guessing.
Just a direct, impossible demonstration of mind reading using nothing more than a handful of airport departure boards.

Simple to learn and always ready to perform, Departures is the kind of trick you’ll keep in your pocket. Perfect for showing friends, performing at the pub, at the airport, during coffee, or whenever someone says, “Show me something!”

Premium Quality

Departures is printed on 100% premium white plastic playing cards, giving the props a premium feel while ensuring they’ll last for years of performances.

• Poker Size (63.5 × 88.9mm / 2.5” × 3.5”
• 100% premium white plastic card stock
• 13pt (0.325mm) thickness
• Water-resistant
• Highly flexible and durable
• Smooth handling with a premium finish

Unlike traditional paper packet tricks, these cards resist wear, maintain their shape, and continue looking great even after countless performances.

What’s Included

• 8 custom printed Departures cards
• Full performance instructions

Inspired by the classic packet tricks of old, Departures is a clever, self-contained effect that’s always ready to perform and guaranteed to leave people wondering how you knew exactly where they were going.

Live performance By: Sha Magic