North Las Vegas, Nevada Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Penguin Magic Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for Year for innovation in performance props. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11896890, titled ‘Two-card sleeve apparatus’, introduces a discreet tool that enhances the magic of card tricks with new precision and flexibility.
This patented sleeve allows a magician to hold and reveal two playing cards in a single, compact device. The design ensures one card is visible while the other remains hidden until revealed, creating a surprising and seamless transformation during a trick.
What sets this invention apart is its slim form and the use of friction-based card retention. The magician can control card movement without electronics or complicated mechanisms. It mimics the look and feel of ordinary card sleeves, preserving the illusion.
The two-card sleeve can be easily concealed in a deck or used as a standalone effect. It supports a wide range of routines and is ideal for close-up performers who rely on audience misdirection and smooth execution.
Penguin Magic Inc. continues to lead in magic innovation by combining simplicity with clever design. This invention empowers magicians to add mystery and flair to their routines using tools that remain invisible to the audience. It’s a small device with a big impact on performance art.