I have NO idea what the negative reviews are about with it not being self working. It IS infact self working 100%. You will be able to execute this within the time you set up your deck.

You receive a special deck of cards and some gimmicks. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING until you watch the videos. TRUST ME, if you follow directions this will be working perfectly in no time. This is made very specially and people that may be familiar with Mathieu Bich - Chaos, it kind of uses the same product on the gimmicks.

I am very happy with this purchase. You get a ton of live and studio performance videos, several explanation videos and tips, in addtion to many many bonus routines and other ways to have this as a kicker ending but honestly I like this as is. Some people might like to perform it with the other versions but you will be the judge of that.

The videos are on a secret coded website and is very well made, kind of like a school - lecture website where you complete one video and proceed to the next. You don't have to watch them all or in order, though i do recommend it as it will help get the patter into your head and get you performing this by the time it is set up. The spectator TRULY feels like they entirely have a completely FAIR , FREE Choice but they DONT! And that is the beauty because the kicker ending just is amazing after they thought they did. What you see is what you get, nothing but the best from Richard Sanders.

I like my 52-1 Deck the most but this is my #2 now. Less and less I find myself using the invisible deck, however! With the ALPHA deck you can be using this similar to an invisible deck WITHOUT using the invisible deck, just the ALPHA bonus routines that teach you how to use the ALPHA deck with an Invisible deck look alike starter or kicker ending. There is great content on here and this is a no brainer 5/5.

One thing RS says is I don't see myself using this deck with a deck swtich. This is more of a BRAIN FRYER than a deck switch to normal cards.. I see it the same as he does. I may use it with my cold case some time but overall - I really like the concept of how this is made. It should last you a life time if you care for it as you use it, just like Chaos.

I hesitated for a long time on this upon the release in the U.K., because it was so short and it was like OK... 1 card, 2 cards.. then they all go blank. What is so great? Well if you watch it one more time and listen to more of the patter and everything that goes into this effect versus the actual actions of what is happening - this gets more reactions then you ever think possible will happen and that is why I purchased it, & he touches on this when he made this a while ago, didn't realize how strong it was.

I will say lastly that this DOES require audience management. Not much, but you will be needing to make them follow like it says "a Do as I Do" on steroids... It is a simple concept, just something to always never forget. BUY THIS NOW before they are gone. This deck, the 52-1 and TOUCH are the BEST decks out right now on Penguin and i couldn't give a higher recommendation then ever. 5/5 hands down.

- Andrew

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I don't really understand the negative reviews. Slight wise if you can cut a deck of cards, your covered.

I can only comment on the main effect because that's what I am performing. It's easy to do and it really goes over well with the spectators. That is the main reason to buy a trick right the spectator reaction ;-)

The alpha deck is amazing, I thought I knew how it was done but I was wrong. The alpha deck gets some of the best reactions I’ve ever gotten. If you haven’t bought it yet get it now.

I bought this trick because they say it is self working. It isn't. I have small hands so I prefer to do self working card tricks. This is NOT self working. I think this is a really cool trick but, there should be a better description.

I ordered the deck a few years ago and used the link to the video recently and it doesn't work

I just got this deck yesterday and i am very happy with it. The alpha deck is indeed self working and I even created my own way of doing it. I tried it on my wife and she was like huh??? Definitely a brain fry and can't wait to bring this to work.Thank you penguin magic for the fast delivery, can't wait till my 52 to 1 deck ships on 12-13-17.

This is am effect that very walk-around Magician should own. The concepts and handling should be easy for anyone that has done card magic and very easy for the beginner to learn. Richard explains everything in great detail and gimmick is an instant reset!

Im giving this five stars because I know its a great trick from others I know who have this. I placed my order yesterday and can't wait to try it. The only thing im concerned about is I noticed on any of the videos I watched including the demo on here, is the dealer is doing something extra that the spectator is not. The movement of the cards. Is there an alternative without giving anything away that can be explained?

This is definitely a must have for anyone doing walk around! Powerful effect that leaves the spectator wondering what just happened! If you do card magic, then this is something you need in your arsenal!!

From the layperson’s point of view, this is just phenominal. It is also quite easy to do, but will require some relatively small degree of practice. Well worth the $25. I hav gotten great reactions from this.