I love this trick and in true Craig Petty fashion, the tutorial is fantastic and makes you excited
to go out and perform this. I wanted to give it Five Stars but I think Penguin did Craig wrong by
charging $4.00 every time you want to perform this. You get ten lotto cards which means it can be
part of your everyday carry for ten performances and then you have to buy the trick again (because
they don't offer refills).
If you go into a coffee shop, you can ask a stranger, "would
you like me to buy you a grande caramel macchiato or would you like to see a really cool magic
trick?" I think they may choose the coffee. I get that there needs to be a mark up but $4.00 per
card seems excessive.
27 of 31 magicians found this helpful.
… a lot of Refills!!! Please Penguin!
8 of 9 magicians found this helpful.
Maybe a great trick but it lacks sufficient misdirection for a real worker. I saw the "Move" the
first time I watched the demo video but bought the trick because I really liked the idea. Now I have
to re-work the presentation because sharp eyes will 'snag' on the discrepancy of a large motion
which is 'The Move'. What I am thinking is to instruct the last "contestant" to pick up the money as
I point to it about 18 or more inches away from me where the 'Move" takes place.I'll say "Look at
the disappointment on Jackson's face because you didn't win!" When the spectator's eyes shift to the
action of the last contestant reaching to pick up the cash, I make the "Move" on the off-beat. I'll
work on that potential handling first, I think. Most spectators are polite and won't say anything
when they 'catch' you. I want every spectator to be impressed with my 'Magic'. The wonderful
climatic ending to this masterful demonstration of mind control, turns into a cheap con and total
letdown if you get caught! So, Put in the work!
5 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
... and it doesn't use playing cards!
Easy to do, excellent video.
Excellent idea, very
clever. Now if Penguin can produce refill cards I won't have to use these sparingly.
5 of 7 magicians found this helpful.
Absolutely Fabulous!! This effect has taken a permanent spot in my wallet. i just wish there were
refills available but until then I will just re-order the same effect. That's how much I love it!
4 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
I have always loved the entertainment value of the Archer and Osterlind bank night effects, and the
way that the audience interaction creates a connection with your audience.
In this version, I
really like the way Craig has taken something in common use/easily identifiable by nearly everyone
(PLEASE don’t make me use the word organic-ugh!) to accomplish the effect with something simple to
carry, minimal preparation, and minimal choreography.
This one has a little less of the “
I’ve put these things together with common items we have laying around to give us all a free and
equal chance” type of feel to it. It comes across as more of a “ these are premade items that I
can’t alter, so all I can do is try to influence you to NOT win” feel. You still have audience
interaction but overall more brevity to the procedure.
So, overall
WOW! factor- 4(like
other bank nights, it is great but people are somewhat expecting it)
Entertainment value-
“5-“ compared with Archer or Osterlind (due to less play and discourse opportunities with the
audience.
Convenience/simplicity- 5 (I would have to say slightly better than the others in
this category)
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Really fun to perform! The game is very entertaining and interactive. My only critique is the price.
The effect is not cheap. With what you get you can only perform it 10 times. Although, the refills
are only $15, but if you are not getting paid for it than it is not cheap.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
Good and clever idea. Nice the different presentations.
Good and sympathetic way of presenting
the tutorial. Would like more of this...
A real trick for everyday life!
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
Don't think you can rate the trick low if you own it. The trailer live performance shows everything.
The scratch cards are made well and scratch easy.
2 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
Easy to do, and a complete fooler. And best of all, Penguin Magic now has refills at a reasonable
price. If your a table hopping mentalist, this is a must-add to your walk arounds.