In this article the author focuses on a basic card trick for learning. In addition to helping trainees focus on how to use learning tools, this flashy card trick, when used at the beginning of a seminar, also sets the mood for creative teaching and the intentional learning that follows. I suggest using it during a training program in which the participants don't already know each other, such as a public seminar. It's also highly effective for dealing with participants who come into a session acting as if they already know the material. The card trick reminds the audience to use simple but effective tools in business situations that call for intelligent shortcuts, such as problem-solving and brainstorming sessions.