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Pocket Illusion by Astor (Download + Gimmicks)


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A GRAND STAGE ILLUSION in the PALM OF YOUR HAND. It’s part magic, part puzzle, fully impossible.

A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN is DISSECTED into five pieces, REARRANGED, and then REASSEMBLED in the most magical way. No special moves, NO SLEIGHT-OF-HAND—the cards do all the work for you. In fact, after you perform the first phase of the trick, you can even hand out the five cards for examination.

Next comes the second phase in which the spectators will get to see the woman being cut up and mixed up FROM BEHIND. Once again, with a wave of the hand, the beautiful woman is magically reassembled.

All you have to do is remember the simple dealing sequence, which Rick Lax will teach you, via Instant Download included with your purchase.

If you’ve always wanted to perform a large-scale deception with a gorgeous assistant but don’t yet have the means…POCKET ILLUSION IS THE TRICK FOR YOU!

Note: You can perform Pocket Illusion on ANY flat surface by dealing the cards out one at a time, or by spreading them out. Also, Rick will teach you how to accomplish the ‘perfect spread’ (as shown in the demo) using a magazine and a quick coat of Plasti-Dip (which can be found in your local hardware store) or the backside of a close-up mat.

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 24th, 2015
So refreshing to have a 'card trick' that has no secret moves or sleights, so you can focus 100% on your performance. NOTE: I'd consider this trick more of an IMPOSSIBLE PUZZLE...but that's not a bad thing. Just means you're going to leave people thinking...trying to wrap their heads around what they just saw.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 27th, 2011
I have alot of fun with this.
A real close-up illusion in packet card form.
Cards are laminated & sturdy, will last a long time.
2 sequences which build upon each other with a great finish.
Almost self-working with no "sleights" to speak of, you just need to follow the correct procedure.
Even while doing it the first few times, I was fooling myself, not sure exactly how/why it was working.
A nice visual change from the usual card, coin, etc. magic.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 26th, 2014
Great packet trick. Carry it everywhere. Never fails to amaze.
Lightning fast shipping by PM. THANKS!
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
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Just BUY IT!!!! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 22nd, 2014
Perfect pocket trick. Carry it with me all the time.
I do a little story about the old days of stage illusions, and offer
This up as a modern version.
I named my assistant Esmeralda :)
Great stuff-you will use it all the time....
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 13th, 2015
Great effect to carry around. Fools everyone.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
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I really like it Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 29th, 2024
This is a very cool packet trick, that is easy and fun to do and makes you look like you are doing a lot more slight of hand than you really are.

I like the fact that it is actually a card trick but it does not feel like one, so it can serve as a break in a card magic performance.
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Very nice Effect Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 28th, 2024
The cards glide very well for this effect. In the original performance by Astor, he performs with the cards horizontally. I modified the moves so that the cards are shown to the audience (in front of you) in a vertical format. That makes more sense for me and the audience can follow it easier.
I call this effect "Lady in Red' for obvious reasons. The second phase is very deceiving and well-designed. Very clever effect. Recommended.
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Great looking cards and very visual. Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 8th, 2020
2 phase cut up an assistant routine in close up mode. Great idea, great looking cards and with practice, easy to do. Can’t really spread out the cards on a regular table or surface. You’d need the texture of a close up mat, which most of us would have anyway. I’m excited to finally start doing this in my upcoming virtual shows.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 10th, 2017
The effect is nice and method should be a fooler to your average muggle. The cards, however, are a big disappointment. On the teaching video, Rick Lax spreads the cards on various surfaces. If my cards spread like that, I'd be very happy. However, my two sets of cards spread like each one is coated with roughing fluid - which is not actually used in this trick. However, the are far too sticky to work with. I will attempt to buff or treat them to improve things. I might even end up laminating them. I'll find some way to make it work. I like this effect and it is worth the effort.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 24th, 2017
A NO sleights mix up and magical reordering of cards. everything is built in to the routining. it won't be the trick to get you convention bookings, but I gave it 5 stars because its fast and easy, and if the spectator is paying attention, it will appear to be quite amazing. ie, it is as advertised, and comes across as promised
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