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It doesn’t matter what order the suits or numbers are in. Stack the cards neatly in 1 pile, so that all of the black cards are at the top of the deck and all of the red cards are at the bottom.  You can also put the red half on top of the black half. Whichever way you choose, make sure you remember which color is on top. Set this up before your audience is there. Otherwise, they’ll know how the trick is done! When you hold the cards out, remember which side of the deck is your red cards and which is black. Tell your audience that they can choose any card in the deck. If you fan the cards to the right, then the black cards will be the right half of the deck if they were originally the cards you put on top. This is key to making the trick work. You want to know what color the audience’s card is so you can find it later.  For example, if the red cards are on the left half of your fanned-out deck, then you know your audience chose a red card if they pull from the left side. If you notice that your audience member is reaching for the middle, subtly shift your hand so they take 1 from the left or right instead. If they pick a card from the center, you might not be able to tell what color it is. Showing you the card defeats the purpose of the whole trick. You can even close your eyes or look away to ensure you don’t see it. If they accidentally do reveal the card, start the trick over. If your audience member chose a red card, pull the deck apart in the black section and ask them to place the card there. This ensures you’ll be able to locate the card in the deck.  Don’t put the card back in the deck yourself. Otherwise, your audience might accuse you of rigging the trick. Keep all of the cards face down the entire time. For example, if they picked a red card, their card should now be the only red card in the black half. If they selected a black card, it will be the black card among all the red cards.  If you don’t see an opposite-colored card in the deck, you’ve messed up the trick somewhere along the line. Ask your audience if you can try again. You can say something like, "Hmm it looks like you have your own magical powers, and the card has completely disappeared! Try picking another one, but only touch it with 2 fingers so your magic doesn't rub off on it again." Hold the cards so only you can see them while you look for the card. You don’t want the audience to see that you’ve split the deck by color. To finish the trick, hold up the audience’s chosen card or lay it down on the table so they can see it. Ask them to confirm that the trick worked, by saying something like, “Is this your card?”  You can even add a “ta-da!” for extra flourish. To repeat the trick, reorganize the cards so they’re separated by color again.

summary: Sort a deck of cards by color and put the black half on top of the red half. Fan out the cards face down and ask your audience to pick a card. Observe which half of the deck your audience pulls a card from. Ask the audience to look at the card while keeping it hidden from you. Split the deck and have them set the card in the half that's the other color. Look at the cards to find theirs, which will be the 1 opposite-colored card. Reveal the card to your audience.


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If the piece of wood has any splinters or other rough patches, sand them down with medium-grit sandpaper. Then wipe the wood down with a tack cloth to remove any sawdust. If you don't have a tack cloth, a damp cloth or paper towel will work as well. Mod podge is a thick glue, sealer, and finisher that's very popular for arts and crafts projects like this. To mod podge paper to wood, you have a choice between a gloss or matte formula. Both are effective, but the only difference is that a gloss finish will give a shine to your finished product. If you don't want that, choose a matte formula. Both mod podge types are available at crafts stores or online. After applying the mod podge, take the paper and line it up with the wood. Then press it down in the position you want it on the wood. From there, run your palm across the paper to press it against the wood and work out air bubbles. Leave the project in a safe place where it won't get knocked over. After 15 minutes, you can move the project to a new area or apply a layer of finish. Leave the piece flat so the paper doesn't slip. If you'd like, apply more mod podge over the paper for a shiny finish. Dip the brush back into the mod podge and paint a thin, clear layer on the paper. Wait 15 minutes and apply a second coat. Once the mod podge dries, the project is complete.

summary: Sand any rough patches on the wood. Choose between a gloss or matte mod podge formula. Press the paper down against the wood. Let the mod podge dry for 15 minutes. Apply 2 thin coats of mod podge over the paper if you want an extra shine.


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Once planted, apply a layer of black mulch (3 to 6 inches (7.6 to 15.2 cm)) on top of the soil around your tomato plants. You can add mulch to both gardens and pots. The mulch will keep the soil moist, but will also help control weeds and prevent ground rot.  You can use commercial mulch that comes in plastic bags from a garden centre, or you can use straw. When laying the mulch on the ground, keep a 1 in (2.5 cm) space around the stem of your tomato plants to prevent fungal problems. Watering your tomato plants frequently and lightly can cause tomatoes to crack or the blossoms of the plants to rot. It can also allow the development of foliage disease. Soak the soil around your tomato plants every 7 to 10 days instead. When soaking your tomatoes, spray the undersides of the leaves with your hose to remove any initial spider mites that may have started to make a home.  If the soil around your tomato plants is drying out before your next watering day, increase the frequency of the soaking. Tomatoes planted in pots may need to be soaked more frequently, as pots tend to dry out faster. The spray from an outdoor hose is of a high enough pressure to help keep spider mites from being able to make a home on your tomato plants. Spray your tomato plants with a hose, especially on the undersides of the leaves, on a weekly basis. This spray will help keep spider mites away and will also water your tomato plants.  This method can be used on tomatoes planted in a garden and planted in pots. Be careful that the spray of water isn’t too strong that it damages the tomato plants. You may want to use the nozzle and spray upwards on the plants to get the undersides of the leaves. Or, hold the leaves with your hands and turn them over before spraying them. Spider mites hate moist conditions. To help prevent spider mites on your tomato plants, ensure there is always a layer of water in the tray or saucers in which your tomato pots or containers are sitting. This water will keep the soil moist, which in turn, should help keep spider mites away.  This method will only work for tomato plants in pots. However, if you put your tomato plants in a garden, you can leave buckets or pots of water in and around your plants to increase the general moisture around your tomatoes. This is especially important when the conditions are hot and dry. Tomato plants that are water-stressed are more susceptible to spider mite infestations. Cluster your potted tomatoes together on a porch or deck and place a humidifier in the middle of the cluster. Keep the humidifier going during the driest parts of the day. If your tomato plants are indoors, put the humidifier anywhere in the same room as the plants. Remember to check the reservoir of the humidifier frequently and keep it full of water.
summary: Use black mulch to preserve soil moisture for your tomatoes. Soak your tomato plants every 7-10 days to prevent rot. Use a hose to remove spider mites from your plants. Keep a layer of water in your pot saucers to increase soil moisture. Install a humidifier close to your tomato plants to increase the moisture level.