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Dream of Aces DVD

An impossible and visual pieces of card magic, performed by many pros.

In mid 1992, Gary Ouellet taught his handling for MacDonalds Aces? to Alain Choquette, so that Alain could use the routine to close his fifth successful television season.

One week later, Alain also performed it in the middle of his live stage show, before a crowd of 1000 spectators, using a hand-held television camera and a large projection screen. At the climax of the routine, 1000 spectators rose to their feet and gave Alain a standing ovation in the middle of his performance after a card trick! Soon after, David Copperfield adopted the routine, then adapted it for his 15th CBS special!

  • Relatively EASY, yet looks stunningly impossible
  • Spectacular reactions from your spectators
  • So visual no words are needed, you can perform to music
  • Included: DVD and teaching booklet with any props needed


What makes this version different? It will not require months of practice. The handling is economical, deceptive and pleasing to the eye. The presentation offers a beautiful emotional hook. And finally, it is quite simply exquisite magic! This is the most elegant approach ever to one of the world’s greatest card tricks!

  • 42 page booklet, lavishly photo-illustrated (this is where the routine is TAUGHT)
  • Companion DVD showing Gary performing the routine, followed by an Alain Choquette performance (performances only)
  • Everything needed to perform immediately

Dream of Aces DVD

Full Overview

The effect follows along classical lines: The magician cuts a deck of cards and produces the four aces. Each ace is then covered with three indifferent cards. Three of the aces vanish from their piles and reappear together in one pile.

What makes this version different? It will not require months of practice. The handling is economical, deceptive and pleasing to the eye. The presentation offers a beautiful emotional hook. And finally, it is quite simply exquisite magic! This is the most elegant approach ever to one of the worlds greatest card tricks!

Customer Rating
Based on 7 reviews
  • Verified buyer review
    by Craig , Ellusionist Forums

    When properly presented, this is the best card effect ever invented.

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  • Verified buyer review
    by David

    As with many products on Ellusionist I know there are already a few reviews on this item. However I feel that this item deserves another positive review.

    The package comes with everything you need to perform the trick (you supply the deck of...

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  • Verified buyer review
    by Mark

    I got Ninja 1 & 2 a couple of weeks back on the strength of the video clips I saw on the Ellusionist site. This is the same for the Dream Of Aces effect... when I saw the video of Brad performing the routine, I instantly knew that I had to learn the...

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