As much as I deeply admire Gary Jones, this one is not something to rave about. It starts with showing two groups of four cards and then immediately runs into a major issue which involves a blatant discrepancy in putting 4 cards into the spectators hands. This discrepancy cannot be avoided in the handling and is noticed immediately by an attentive audience. Next comes a series of very bad flustration type convincers, three out of 4 of which are discrepancies once again. So what we have in this setup is no less than 4 discrepancies, an unfortunate circumstance that greatly exceeds my tolerance for hiding discrepancies. The transpo-reveal is a four card transpo that cannot be examined unless the "cards in pockets" routine is used (my recommendation). This four card transpo will not be replacing my existing routines. The handling on this is way below average for Gary. Fifteen bucks is way too much for this rather very poor handling riddled with way too many discrepancies. "Double Back" is much more impressive with much better handling. I hope Penguin gives me a coupon for my continued support.

I'm finally calming down (a little!) with my magic purchases, preferring to only buy things that I can see myself performing to a paying audience. This fits the bill: simple (it has to be for me 😉) big effect for very little effort, instant or lightning quick reset.

Ticks all the boxes. Why are still reading this? Go and buy it!

This is Brilliant! great Cards to the Pocket with a twist.
easy to do. I highly recommend this so go out and buy it now you wont be disappointed.

At first glance I was a little bummed then I performed it for some friends and family and it always ends in an David Blaine moment of screams and cheers and the only reason I'm giving it four stars is because I will have to make a new gimmick when this wears out. get Upper Hand you will be happy you did.

I absolutely LOVE this effect. Regarding the discrepancy a few people have mentioned. Yes- there is a discrepancy, just like there’s one in the elmsley count, (seeing the first card twice)- but will not be noticed by the spectator. Gary says in the tutorial that a flushtration count is not necessary, but I believe it is VITAL that you do the count. I am not trying to say that I disagree with Gary- he is one of my favorite magicians and I’m just a hobbiest/light performer- I just feel that being able to show the spectator “all” 4 jokers is a must and immediately hides any discrepancies because the spectator SEES “all” 4 jokers (or whatever 4 cards you use). I also feel that this is “move quickly” type effect- don’t rush through it, but when I do this effect I move at kind of a quick pace (don’t think before you do any moves- just do them) and that hides any discrepancy even more. This effect is dead easy to do, and when Gary says there is barely any sleight of hand let me tell you there is next to nothing regarding any sleights here. I just hand the deck to someone and tell them to grab any 4 cards and sign them which adds to the effect and even better if 4 different people sign each card. You won’t be disappointed with this great little packet effect!!!

Sorry but I was really disappointed with this--the method is ancient and on my cards did not work very well--there is a bit of handling thay would put off a beginner. I feel like I,ve wasted my money-again. I appreciate that some people would like this.

when i got the cards through the post i decided to watch the download before i looked at the cards , the download shows three performances in all three i could see the dodgy move, i then showed a performance to a magician friend and it didnt fly by him , sorry i really wanted to like this but back of the draw it goes

I was greatly disappointed in this effect. I did not even realize that there was a gimmick until I found out in the download. THAt is not too surprising to me as I am NOT a fan of the ruff/smooth card concept. THIs move seldom works for me. This effect my indeed fool a layperson, but a magician would not be fooled. Save your money on this.

Just bought it, am waiting for the gimmick in the mail. 'Decided not to wait for the gimmick, so I followed the instructions to make another one. Practiced the handling for 10 minutes & wallah!.....am performing to the amazement of all. The simplest illusions work the best for me, especially when I can give out all the cards for souveniers (minus the gimmick, of course). Thanks to all for a tremendous effect. Knowing the secret now opens up a whole new way to come up with new effects.

I've been using this in my routine for 2 years - without exceptions spectators are blown away when the effect happens in their own hands. Highly recommend