In a conversation, Baglas also pointed out that there were many ways to achieve ACAAN, and the Baglas Effect was just one of the no-contact versions, not suitable in all cases. When he realized the magic process was going off track, he would resort to other methods to complete the magic.
For example, using the table, using card control techniques, or adjusting the deck when the audience wasn't paying attention, and so on.
If that was all, it would still be easy to understand. Many of Baglas's performances were not recorded on camera, like the daily Baglas Effect experienced by the magic writer. This could easily cause memory confusion.
The human brain always believes what it wants to happen, even if it deviates from the facts.
And perhaps Baglas was just using the only controllable variables he had with this magic effect – the order of the cards and chance – to maintain his advantage and perform the effect at the right moment.
