A spectator is invited to take a shuffled deck of cards and freely mix it even further. The performer introduces an old book on divination, explaining that he has been delving into Cartomancy, the centuries-old art of reading destinies hidden within playing cards.

An envelope is handed to the participant. The performer says:

"Though we've never met before today, inside this envelope is a Cartomantic reading prepared especially for you. Let's see whether the ancient system speaks the truth."