This is called the "Ambitious Card" routine.

Introduction: I introduce myself and my specialty in close-up card magic. I make a quip about how I have a trick up my sleeve (literally).

Preparation: I take out a deck of cards and casually shuffle it a few times, to show the audience that the deck is normal and not rigged in any way.

The Trick: I ask a spectator to pick any card and to remember it. I then ask the spectator to replace the card back into the deck. I then give the deck a few cuts, and then I spread the deck face down on the table. I ask the spectator to point to their card. I then run my finger down the deck, and when I get to the spectator's card, I slowly lift it up to reveal that it has mysteriously jumped to the top of the deck.

The Twist: I then explain that the card is not just on the top of the deck, but it is the only card facing the opposite way to all the other cards. I then turn over the card to reveal that it is indeed the spectator's chosen card.

Conclusion: I then invite the audience to examine the deck and the card to make sure there are no sleights or manipulations involved. I take a bow and thank the audience for their time.

This routine is very engaging, as it involves the audience and creates a sense of wonder and surprise. The quips and personal touches I add make the routine more entertaining and lighthearted, which adds to the overall experience for the audience.
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