Absolutely. Day or night, it doesn't matter.

Read about the cover necessities below...

We suggest you do it at night. However we do NOT require curtains and the like...

Every known version of the "Card Thru Window" effect requires some advance preparation. John Kennedy's Card Thru Window requires minimal preparation because the special props are already built and ready to use.

Almost all windows will work, including partitioned French windows, sliding glass windows and doors, etc. Locked windows and windows that don't open work, too. Exceptions are strongly tinted, double paned, or unusually thick glass windows. Those don't work because the audience can immediately tell that the card is outside, thus destroying the shock value of the effect.

No. The basic presentation uses a covered window (closed curtains, blinds, etc.), but several variations (along with a special prop) are included for uncovered windows. All of the versions are essentially the same effect. Everything is explained in the instruction booklet.

Our version needs NO cover over the window at all and the card appears out of nowhere. Instantly.

If you work daytimes we include special gimmicks to enhance this effect. As per above, and we are honest, this just works best at night. That's when you usually perform anyhow.

The inside of the window is always left "clean" so that your audience will find no evidence. If you want the outside of the glass "clean" as well you must either leave out the last phase where the corner penetrates the glass OR you must remove the card from the outside of the window at some later time. The routine is designed so that you can perform each phase alone or in combination to cover almost any condition you encounter. All of this is covered in the instruction booklet.

Best of all: The spectator opens the window and removes the card!

Everything is explained in the illustrated booklet. You don't need to watch the CD ROM to learn the routine.

John Kennedy has worked on this effect for 20 years in a quest to find the best possible solution. You are paying for the best and most practical method there is, along with the necessary props. The price is high to keep the routine out of the hands of "hacks" and less-than-serious performers. Even if they were to learn the secret, they could not easily build the props. Do NOT expect to receive fancy equipment. John has eliminated every complication and has devised the simplest and most practical method possible. The props are precision and well built, but are relatively simple.

Strong points being, that the card visibly jumps through the window (not just a corner) and that any spectator can handle the window, no traces to be found.

Our price is right for most people on a budget but serious about the art of magic.

The main gimmick is meant to use over and over again, but can wear out or become broken over time. Because of the price and exclusive nature of this effect, we give an unconditional lifetime warranty on the main gimmick. If it ever breaks or wears out we will replace it and ship it back to you for a nominal fee. Be careful not to lose it, though. We do NOT sell refills because we don't want unauthorized people performing or having access to the effect at a reduced price.

Marvey's Card through Window is a full and professional kit. It teaches you how to adjust the gimmick to all sorts of objects. That's why you are given full tutorials, videos and download material to work this effect without sending parts of it back to us for repair. Once you have it you do it for the rest of your life.

If you want the most powerful and practical "Card Thru Window" effect that money can buy, you want John Kennedy's Card Thru Window. Period.

Claiming to be the most powerful and practical would require us to fiddle with the Kennedy version. We don't have one yet, because ours came out 3 years ago...