Give the deck to the friend who still tells that story.
For a milestone birthday at a Cherry Grove house, I’d ask the host one question: who has known the birthday guest long enough to call their bluff? Seat those two across from each other. One chooses a card; the other guards it. The rest of the family gets a mystery and, if history is any guide, several sharply conflicting statements for the record. If the birthday guest prefers to watch, their oldest friend can take the hot seat instead.
Does the music start before or after the magic?
If the next stop is shag dancing around Main Street in Ocean Drive, book the magic against the time the cars leave. I can open a dice and bar-bet station during drinks, pause for supper, and save the card reveal for the toast. Nobody stakes any money, and nobody has to learn dance steps in my presence.
For a night in, clear the coffee table after dessert and let everyone sit together for a private show. A bachelorette group can use the same setup or choose an optional tarot table before going out. Text me the actual North Myrtle Beach address, your adult guest count, and the one moment the guest of honor shouldn’t miss.