my number 1 is LOSANDERS LEVITATING TABLE, absolutly amazing, Im saving money for it right now, its the perfect ending of an act I think.

second one, well isnt really a trick but it have absolutly enhanced my magic, the topit.

3, hmm, hummingbird card

4, torn and restored card,

5, daniel garcias greed

Using the term "close up" in the most expansive sense possible, for me personally:

coin bend,a questionable trick, pen through dollar, redline...and maybe a card to wallet.

For me, the joy of close-up is making everything look as nonchalant and clean as possible. The only object that I use which isn't found anywhere [or borrowed] is a pack of cards. I find that people respond to the most personal show possible, and most enjoy lending you a coin or a pen while waiting at a restaurant or drinking at a party. This presentation style allows for maximum flexibility during intimate social interaction which I utilize in my magic. Again, completely a personal preference.

I should perhaps note that when I'm entertaining guests at my house, I like to do things a little differently; levitating their objects, twisted sisters, Chicago opener. I basically use my kitchen as a parlour.

Cant go wrong with

Cups and balls
3 card monte
Sponge bunnies
Winged Silver
ACR

Do all those well and you have yourself a nice 10-15 minutes of magic

correct, its a device not an effect, i took notice to this also while reading the responses. people should name effects, not a device which can perform hundreds of different things with just that one piece of magic.

-Spongeballs.
-Cups and balls.
-Card duck.
-Coins.
-Mentalism.

5.The Raven
4.Kazlowski BIll Switch
3.Galaxy
2. Ambitious Card
1.Invisible Deck (definitely the best close-up trick ever. Especially when done with Jay Sankey's version "X Deck")

This is my top 5 list of effects that has never, ever disappointed me and always had stunning reactions.

The Invisible Palm
Add-X Card Shelf
Vox Box (I still remember seeing the local magician perform this effect many years ago, and it blew me away. Now that I own it and use it, I can then give the spectators the experience of astonishment I went through) Plus the fact that I have used it for several different effects.
The Visitor
Fresh Mint (The original routine)

So the general consensus is ACRs, something in a bottle, Sponge Balls and Cups n' Balls, and disappearing things. But I haven't seen many votes for the Stealth Pen! Come on people! Plus no twisted!

My all time fav. would be any mentalism but if I need to be specific I'd say muscel reading super easy. Although I sugest you get to know the person you're doing it to first. Works best that way for some reason

I usually don't say things like this but you've brought back old topics from years ago to say that you like (and incorrectly spelled) muscle reading about 7 times. Please please keep things relevant and current.

-JT

1.) Watch steal
2.) coin tricks using tko
3.) laced by dan hause
4.) dresscode
5.)extreme burn