The trick is great. Anything that puts the magic into the spectator's hands and allows them to feel
the magic happening is a wonderful moment in magic. There is, however, an angle problem with this
trick that is remedied in a way that is unjustified and looks bizarre. I suppose an argument can be
made that this can be used as a red herring and allow you to clean up but I don't feel that
justifies the action.
What I am mainly disappointed with though is how this trick is
advertised. "Gimmickless"? "Zero-preparation"? I don't think so. Considering that there is a moment
where you need to set something up to be able to perform it and then this becomes your gimmick for
whenever you need to do the trick again. If you use your own deck then it is just a matter of
slipping this in when you're ready. If you're borrowing your friend's deck or spectators you better
get rid of it or you'll have some explaining to do later.
The price is good, and I suppose
that I have something in reserve if I am ever in a position to do the haunted deck without the aid
of my regular gimmicks. I just dislike how this was advertised and I do feel lied to.
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I don't like giving negative reviews but after toying around with this trick for a while, I just
don't see myself performing it. It's angle sensitive and the cards don't always slide the way you
want them to. I'd rather waste a card on something like a signed card to pocket, etc.
I'll save
myself the embarrassment of the "gimmick" being detected by the spectator and just pass on this one.
Good thing it was only .
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So "Move" is truly gimmick-less but the angles are terrible. It definitely wouldn't be my go to
haunted deck. MAYBE, in an impromptu setting but even then I would be like ehh...
The price
is a little high for something like this and should be priced at around $5. Just because of what you
actually learn and take away from this.
Fool Proof?? No
I recommend if you like
haunted decks and want to add this to your repertoire.
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I hate to give anyone's trick a neg review,but This one is not that great. The gimmick is easily
detectable,. So I can't quite get it to work like the video.
The guy does do a great job
with his video instructions. So not for me
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Still working on the trick good method but dont like the creases in the joker after you have done
the ghost move
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If you need an impromptu Haunted Deck routine where you can truly use any deck of cards any time
(with some hidden prep in front of the bystanders) this is good. It's probably best performed for
just one person and directly in front of you is the best for this reason. Everything you need to
make it work is in any deck of cards, just very angle sensitive
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Marc does a great job of explaining this effect. The person you perform this for is going to be
amazed. I have others version of haunted deck. But this will be my go to haunted deck. Just in time
for Halloween or anytime spooky bizarre magic.
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Not like stated you are in trouble with angle and examination.
Sometimes it just gets old to
be burned for 10.00 time after time. Will definitely change my buying habits and wait for something
that can actually be used. Should never state that it is one way when it is not. Shame on you
penguin!
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Not good...This will be the last trick I ever buy from Marc Smith
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The Trick: its an interesting method and would come in handy if you were put on the spot to perform
a haunted deck when you are not prepared for it. I personally don't like the fact it stated I can
use any deck... yes, you can, same as card in mouth but I don't think the owner of that deck would
be overly pleased and it means the deck is not examinable after.
The Video: It should have
been 10 minutes but its been stretched out to 30 minutes through repetition and long, drawn out
explanations which are a little unnecessary.
Overall: this is a neat little concept that
might get you out of a tight spot but to be honest I don't like it due to the method, the angles and
the cleanup. I far prefer using loops or IT
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