Q: The easiest thing to do is to lick it. But make sure you lick the side that has the number and suit, not the back side. Once dampened, align it with the card below it, and place the two cards (which will look like one) on top of the deck. This trick does require a second of set-up. Make sure you're alone for this part (you also likely don't want someone to see you licking a card). Rifle through the deck until you get to the last 2 cards of the deck – the cards you preset. They should still be stuck together. Take this moment to show your audience that this isn't a trick deck – it's a normal deck of playing cards with all 52 cards in random order, etc. Show the card to your audience, telling them that this is their card. They should memorize it and keep thinking about it throughout the duration of the trick. You yourself should not look at the card(s). The back of the cards should face you at all times. Say that you will take the card and put it in the middle of the deck and make it appear on top. What? Crazy talk. Does your audience want to take any bets? Make it a grand gesture and try to get your crowd smiling. In fact, they could take the top card and make it appear on top – but you'd just have to be sure they didn't look at the top card in the process. Not the two together, but the card that's stuck on top (it shouldn't be difficult to pry up). This was your dummy card that your audience doesn't know about. What's left underneath the dummy card? The card your audience thought was on the very top, but actually wasn't. Have them say the magic word, do a dance, or count to five to get the card to "magically appear" at the top of the deck. This is the funnest part, so take your time. Start asking them random questions, sitting back and stewing in the suspense. You know it's there, but they don't. Let them fester for a second in the suspense – all in good fun, of course. How'd you do it? You'll never tell. Maybe you really do just have magic powers? If they ask you to do it again, say you're spent. You can only do so much magic in one day. Either that or you'll need a second to sneak away and line up two cards again.
A: Before you start, wet the card on top of the deck. With a friend watching, take a deck of ordinary playing cards. Hold up the two cards together, making it look like one card. Put the two cards back on the top of the deck. Take only the very top card and put it in the middle of the deck. Snap your fingers and have the spectator take the top card of the deck. Have the spectator turn over the card and find it is their card.

Q: In some cases, you might not have time to set up speakers in your bathroom. In other cases, setting up speakers might not be worth the effort. You don’t need speakers to listen to music while showering. However, if you do plan on using speakers, select durable, small- to mid-sized speakers.  Large speakers will create more volume and will be the easiest for you to hear over the sound of the shower running. However, these tend to be more delicate, and will likely be more sensitive to steam. Speakers that can be oriented to broadcast music directly at the shower should be prioritized. These kinds of speaker will be easier to hear over the running water. If you’re playing music straight from your phone without external speakers, it may be difficult to hear the music. It’s a good thing you can create an emergency amplifier by inserting the speaker end of your phone into a cup or glass.  You may want to try several different glasses, as the shape of the glass will influence the application effect. Generally, you can expect wide-mouthed glasses or bowls to produce richer, fuller, deeper sound than small-mouthed glasses. The more you focus the sound of your phone and (potentially) your speakers on the shower, the easier it’ll be for you to hear the music over the sound of the water. If you made a cup-amplifier, you may be able to hear the music best from the shower if you angle the mouth of the cup to face the shower.  Water can sometimes spray through gaps in the curtain, especially after you enter the shower. Take extra care to keep your equipment from getting unnecessarily wet. Generally, moisture is bad for electronics. The acoustics of your bathroom may also influence the best placement of your audio equipment. Generally, sound waves spread through a room, bouncing off hard surfaces and being absorbed by soft ones. The more concentrated these waves, the easier to hear they are. Angle speakers and cup-amplifiers to emit sound at your shower area. When you’re in the shower, especially if you don’t have the benefit of having a waterproof phone, it may be impossible to skip a bad song. Wet hands can get damaging moisture on your phone, so instead, consider setting a rockin’ playlist of your own ahead of time so you aren’t tempted to use your phone while wet.  If you absolutely must change the song while you’re in the shower, try to use the voice activation feature of your phone to prevent getting your phone wet. Speak clearly and distinctly; it may be difficult for the voice recognition software to recognize your voice over the shower. Even your favorite songs can become old after a while. Why not come up with many different shower playlists that capture common feelings you have? For example, you might have a playlist for encouraging yourself, one for focusing on work, one for puzzling out a difficult problem, and so on. Pair your phone to or plug in the AUX cable for your speaker if necessary. Start your playlist on your phone, and if using the cup-amplifier, insert your phone into the cup. Turn volume up fully, then hop in the shower and enjoy music as you get clean.
A: Verify your speakers are loud enough, if necessary. Create a makeshift amplifier, if desired. Position your equipment for the best sound experience. Set a playlist. Shower and jam to your favorite tunes.

Q: Protect your surfaces from the paint or it may stain them. Make sure to cover a large area. You will be splattering the paint onto your jeans and it is likely to splatter all around your jeans as well. Lay out your tarp or newspapers to cover the area you will be working on. This method of painting jeans requires no paint brushes. Instead, you will be using your hands as a means of splattering paint onto your jeans. To protect your skin from the paint, put on a pair of disposable gloves before you get started. Pour a few ounces of fabric paint into each of your containers. There should be enough of each kind of paint to splatter the surface of your jeans on both sides. Keep in mind that you can always add more paint if you run out. Dip your gloved fingertips into the paint and hold your hand like a closed claw. Then, hold your hand over the jeans and flick paint towards the jeans as you quickly open your hand. Keep splattering your jeans with paint until you are satisfied with the design. You can change colors after you splatter an entire side of your jeans, or after splattering part of one side. Make sure to put on a clean disposable glove before dipping your fingers into a new color of paint. When you are happy with the paint design on one side of your jeans, leave the jeans to dry for one hour or more. If you turn the jeans while the paint is still wet, the paint may smudge. When you are confident that the paint is dry, turn the jeans over. Then, repeat the painting process. The paint on your jeans will need to dry completely before you can wear them. Leave them to dry overnight and then set the paint by tossing your jeans into the dryer or by using a blow dryer on them. After setting the paint, you can wear, wash, and dry your jeans as usual. Enjoy your new pair of splatter painted jeans, and all of the admiring looks and compliments you get while you are wearing them!
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Cover your work area. Put on your gloves. Fill your containers with paint. Dip your gloved fingers into the paint and splatter your jeans. Change colors as desired. Wait for the paint to dry before flipping your jeans over. Let the paint dry completely before wearing the jeans.