I like the trick and it's a good idea, but the gimmick is very poor :-(
It is the colour of the front of the cards that are very grey or beige. It is so bad that you can not fool anyone to believe that it is the same card, that they were holding before. So it is worthless and you can't use it and it doesn't deserve the one star.

Even on the demonstration I noticed the difference when Sankey puts a normal card in between the false ones.

You get two sets and the other one is even worse. I don't understand how he can make such bad gimmicks. They are unusable and you see it right away. The back of the cards are perfect and that should be the hardest to duplicate. But duplicating a single white colour apparently is very very difficult...

First of all, if you watch the DVD you can easily see how powerful of an effect this is. It's a very original effect and one that I fell in love with immediately. If you're comfortable with using gaffs and gimmicked cards, there's really no reason not to include this in your repertoire.

The only negative thing I can say about it is that the gimmicks you get aren't quite up to the quality I've come to expect from other items I've bought on Penguin's website. The description states that they are specially printed Bicycle playing cards, which simply is not true. They are a gimmick printed to look like Bicycle playing cards, but they are not on Bicycle card stock, the ink (at least on the blue ones I received) was slightly off color on the back (very slightly), and they lack the "Air Cushion Finish" that Bikes have. Most people won't notice the difference, but some might. That being said, if you use the presentation where you claim it is a manufacturing error that the cards were not cut apart from each other, just add in a bit about them not being finished and you'll have a convincer for those who might otherwise notice.

Would have easily been five stars if the gimmick was higher quality, but it's still a great trick with the gimmicks as is.

The effect looks exactly like the trailer video!
BUT (And its a BIG BUT)

The gaff cards are just printed on shiny cardboard, NOT bicycle stock, NOT cushion finish...Cardboard. PLUS, the card back color is slightly off regular cards.
Does it ruin this? NO, most keep laymen from noticing the slight discrepancy (with a little management)

IF the effect is going to be made up with cardboard gaffs, then at least include BOTH "Red" AND "Blue" sets OR a couple sets...because the cheap gaffs will wear quickly for $25!

RECOMMENDED? YES...for the routining. Make your own gaffs by buying uncut sheets of Bicycle cards and cut out yours! use a regular card, trace the edges and cut out carefully with a craft knife and straight edge. THEN, you can make up multiple sets with different cards too!

I purchased this effect on Coolbox. It was a steal for such amazing effect. I have literally had everyone take pictures of the cards and they have examined the cards every time. Their eyes were in awe because they see cards not are not joined just a second ago and now they are together. One of the best purchases I've made. You don't need any other sandwich effects if you have this one I promise you. As always Jay is super personable. Breaks the trick down in every step. Learn it love it live it. Part of my repertoire in pretty much every performance. Wish I've gotten this earlier!

Great trick by Sankey. There are alternate handlings to all his routines that he shows on the DVD, it's easy to set up, and fun to play around with. People can examine the gimmick as closely as they like and it always makes people smile.

It's by Jay Sankey..need I say more? 9 out of 10 Sankey effects deserve 5 stars. YOU will like this one.
WGF Cape Coral, Florida

This is a fun Sandwich trick.
As a stand alone or along with a set, you will have fun with this.