The performer displays a fan of cards. He squares and squeezes it, and the cards shrink to half their original size. This is repeated as the cards shrink to a quarter of their original size, then an eighth, and finally disappear. This is the classic Diminishing Cards effect, with additional modifications to eliminate most of the sleights, and make the trick almost automatic in working. The cards are laminated for extra durability, and will last much longer than ordinary cards.