The performer removes a deck of cards from a card case and fans the cards showing a mixed deck. He then shuffles the cards and puts a rubber band around the middle of the deck. The performer lifts a portion of the deck to illustrate how audience members are to peek at cards while the rubber band is around the deck.

The deck is then tossed to 5 different people without any secret switches. Five people peek at a card anywhere in the deck. After peeking at a card, the person remains standing.

The performer asks the five people to think of their cards. He then invites the audience to think of random cards in an attempt to confuse him. The performer claims he will READ only the thoughts of the five people standing, despite being bombarded with thoughts from the audience.
The performer now calls out the names of all five cards and tells the participants to sit down if they hear their card named. All 5 participants sit down to big applause for the performer.