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An Ultra-Simple Approach To The Packet Brainwave Effect.
No Sleights - No Rough & Smooth


The magician puts a packet of cards on the table. He says to the spectator, "Let's play a game of imagination. Imagine that these are the four Queens." He pantomimes plucking a card with each hand from the packet. "Imagine that I have removed two of the Queens. Do you think they are the black ones or the red ones?" The spectator says, for example, red. "That's amazing - you're correct!" says the magician. "Now, I will turn one of these Queens face up."

He pantomimes turning one card over, then putting the imaginary card back into the packet. He then says, "Which red Queen do you think I turned over, the heart or the diamond?" The spectator says, for example, diamond. "That's amazing - you're correct again!" says the magician. "Of course, if it's really true, then the Queen of Diamons msut be reversed in the packet. Let's see..." He spreads the cards. One is face up. It is the Queen of Diamonds.

"I want to be sure you understand that this magic was accomplished by imagination, not by sleight-of-hand. Therefore, I used a Queen of Diamonds with a different back." He turns over the Queen of Diamonds, showing that it has a contrasting back color!

"Also, because I knew you would pick the Queen of Diamonds, it was not necessary to use any printing on the faces of the other cards." He turns over the three face-down cards, revealing that their faces are blank!

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Great trick! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 5th, 2012
If you are a veteran to magic, you probably already know about this trick. I have been an amateur for 40 years and was not aware of this trick as is likely the case with 99% of non-magicians. This is one of the best packet tricks around! I sometimes like to carry a little something in my pocket, and now I carry this in a small wallet along with my business cards. It is totally baffling to people. I use this trick to demonstrate how the participant might have psychic abilities. I tell them I have none, but perhaps they do. When they think they did the magic, it is really amazing!
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
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On my third set of cards... Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 13th, 2014
This is easy to carry and packs a surprisingly strong punch.
This series of convincing surprises really sneaks up on adults. I use it by itself and as the first part of an invisible deck routine. The odds increase from one in four to one in fifty two which is a natural build. I always have this in my close-up kit.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
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Outstanding! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 22nd, 2011
I got this as an extra set, as I've been doing the effect for years--it's a special, special effect and one every magician needs.
3 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
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A Great Little Trick Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 4th, 2022
Very simple trick but it packs a wallop. Easy to learn, easy to perform, audiences are delighted.
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B'Wave Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 2nd, 2022
I've owned this effect for several years, even making a jumbo version for larger venues. The insights by Max Maven made a lot of sense and changed the wording I use to perform it.
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Parade of the Kings Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 10th, 2017
Any Queen called for has been around for many years.

Supreme magic company, International magic company from England, Davenport Magic Company in the 1942, have all claimed this trick as their own. But note this trick has a history even before the 1940's. The original had 2 wild cards and 2 double backers. (Can be Red and blue) so you really could get to any queen called for. Just a tip if you truly want any queen. This trick is a great opener because it's quick, powerful, and packs small. The reason I am writing this review mostly though is the fact I went to a penguin live lecture and I purchased this and it was missing from the pack. I must've purchased the box the performer was using. After proving I purchased it, they sent me another. Plaudits!
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One of the most popular packet effects ever Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 25th, 2017
If you look at lists of the all time most favourite and popular packet effects, you're almost certain to find B'wave mentioned right near the top. It was created by Max Maven (aka Phil Goldstein), and is a simple trick to perform. It involves just four cards, and minimal set-up and handling is necessary, so it's very easy to learn and perform. It's largely all about the presentation, as the spectator's selected queen is shown to be the only one face up, and then as a kicker the remaining three cards are shown to be blank. It's similar to The Parade of the Kings, which is an obvious influence, but the final reveal makes it an even stronger effect. B'Wave can be performed either as a magical effect or as a feat of mentalism, the latter being the recommended and most common way to do it. With the right patter, it can generate a very strong reaction. Excellent for strolling magic, or for keeping in your pocket or wallet whenever you are called upon at short notice to do a card trick. - BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame
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So amazing, so simple, so easy to carry with Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 22nd, 2017
You just keep four cards with you and you are always ready to do this master trick. And the most amazing was really fast shipping to Finland. Again.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 10th, 2017
I love tricks that are compact and effective and this is certainly one of those. Very easy to do and works 100% of the time.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on January 5th, 2017
Easy and fun to do. Definitely recommend. Worth the money.
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