Round Peg–Square Hole

Tony Curtis, ca. [?]

The performer introduces a playing card bearing a square hole at its center and slides it into a hinged plastic holder. A cork is then pushed cleanly through the hole, the card visibly projecting about ½” below the frame, apparently locking everything in place. Yet, with no cover and in slow, deliberate motions, the magician pulls the card free—even though the cork remains in position. Card, holder, and cork may be handed out immediately for examination. A practical, eye-level fooler.