this is a great effect!
i think it the best way ever to appear a full deck of cards!
plus it doubles as tool by dave stone,and its much cheaper!
with that said why not buy it heck buy two!lol!

It is not difficult to understand the principle of this okay effect... but for the $38 one has to fork out.. I thought I’d be getting a heavy cardboard or at best laminated brochure prop. With the prop only being lightweight paper.. I can only imagine how quickly this high priced (simple effect) will last.

Yes, I realize one has to charge for the “reveal” but the gaff is the best part and well made... but I think it would be a better buy if you included at least 3 or 4 more of the (relatively cheap) brochure paper card flyers.... print it on a more durable heavier stock... or sell it laminated for the price... this is NOT a negative review for the effect in and of itself... it’s a nice effect for the working performer... just thinking out loud to hopefully improve the product. Thanks!

Henry Evan's 3D advertising really does look as quick and magical as the video. 
The actual working of the effect is simple: "Can you catch a falling deck of cards?" Then you can do it. Giving the brochure a simple shake causes the effect to work. The only other action is to have your catching hand ready to catch the pack. You've heard it before, but even a child could do it. Very, VERY little skill required. Minimal at best. Which is fine, because it allows you to focus on your presentation. Presentation is the REAL secret of any effect.

I'm currently including this effect in my club act and my parlor show.

I really love this effect, and think it's one of Henry's best, but I want to add a slight caveat:  The angles on this effect are quite limiting. Your viewers must be in front. I tell you that so you won't be letdown. But I'll bet you already had that figured, no?

I've had mine for a long time, and yes, it is well constructed, but after long use, mine began to wear out and become "crooked". For me it was a simple matter to pull apart the gimmick, and re-construct a new one from scratch. Anyone with a modicum of arts and crafts skills could so the same. Just a little glue and tape, scissors, etc, and you can have a brand spanking new gimmick in minutes.

The DVD that comes with it is brief and minimal, instruction wise, but what would one expect as the effect is short and simple, so the instructions are commensurate with the effect.

Oh, and there is another limitation you need to be aware of: You don't really have a free choice of deck colors to choose from. You are limited to "selecting" the red deck. Just though you might like to know that. 

But even with it's limitations, don't be dissuaded. This is still a fine, eye-popping effect. As visual as it gets, and I think you will like it. Heck, you might even add it to your show, as I did!
Magically, Doug

This overall is just a super fun way to produce a deck. Everything is well contructed and its just too easy and fun not to like. It also passed the wife test so that's a plus. I also appreciate the small routine Dan Harlan put together for the download video. What you see is what you get and what you get is awesome.

This is a great idea and very visual. The gimmicks are very good. The poster or advertisement is so-so. It's paper and mostly in Spanish. It should be in English (when sold here) and should have a light lamination so that it lasts. I laminated the advertisement. The gimmick still works fine and now it will last as long as I do. The DVD is poorly prepared but you can still get the info and suggestions it provides. If you can live with the Spanish and don't mind laminating the poster buy this. Again, a great idea.

Nice trick for the right person

Great effect & easy to do. However, The quality of the brochure could have been better.

Easy to do right out of the packing.

The only complaint I have is that you are not able to download the instructional video. You can only view it on the website. This is with all Henry Evans Items.

If you need to see the instructions in the future, and for whatever reason, the video is no longer accessible, you are out of luck.

Other than that, this is a great effect and easy to do.

Wow, this is a miracle of magic. Thank you Henry, you are a great man

Opening effects need to grab the audienc’s attention in a relatively short period of time and make an impact. A strong start can set the tone for your entire show. 3D Advertising checks off all the right boxes for an opener. It’s quick, colorful, easy to understand and catches the viewer by surprise.

Better yet, it’s easy to perform, which means your focus and attention can be spent on your presentation. It’s well made and no arts and crafts are required, which makes it a winner in my book.

When certain Penguin magicians present and teach an effect, I know that the trick is going to be well made and learning will be easy. One of these special Performers is Dan Harlan. He takes a vested interest in whatever he is demonstrating and always goes the extra mile, by adding additional routining. I have never been disappointed with a Dan Harlan sales pitch.

Even when he’s interviewing the creator of an effect, he will be honest with his comments. If an effect claims to be self working and that’s not completely true, he will be specific with his critics. Dan’s either a really good actor or his love for Magis is genuine. I believe the latter. 3D Advertising is in my A act.