Too many cards set up for impromptu
effect. Bad to have all face up also. Jay Ose presented this as a "chance" effect and had the Ace of Spades on top of the deck. I do not know if he had other cards set up or not but a few others can be set up impromptu - only reversing ONE in the middle of the pack. Reveal the one of the few set up if named and use a full Invisible deck or Brainwave Deck as your out. See my article "Name A Card!" in the April 1987 issue of Genii magazine. Jim

The idea wasn't groundbreaking or truly "impromptu" (it can be done with a normal deck of cards, but you will have to set it up in a way that's diffictult to conceal throughout an ongoing performance), but it's practical and it gives you a nice routine, through which you can prcatice a technique which in my opinion is a cornerstone in "hands-off" magic & mentalism.

If that wasn't enough, it's completely free - so you've got literally nothing to lose from downloading the instructions.

I do wish that the manuscript discussed more on various applications of the ideas in use, or different versions of the effect.

I learned several beginner routines that use this exact method to drive the trick. Unfortunately the selection method is not robust and spectators who see a lot of magic will figure it out right quick.

If you're a beginner, this will teach you an important principle, but the actual routine overuses it to the point it risks exposure.

That said, practice a few times and you'll have it. The main advantage is it's easy.

The idea is good and it gets good response from the audience, however this isn't a new idea, and there are better versions of it in the market. A much better implementation of the same idea can be found under the same name in the 3 DVD set called between 3 Minds by Jay Lavli, Liam Gold and Itamar Weisz

Too much work minimal reaction I won't use this version. Needs video.

This is an "old hat" in a new hat box. I've been doing something like this for years... back to my adolescent years and I'm 70 now.

Wow never did I imagine ever doing the invisible deck routine with a non gimmickry deck. I am beyond impressed at this.

Its a fair idea but there are better routines out there.

I really enjoy the simplicity of this trick, quick setup and casual card selection control make it a winner any time.

I liked the twist, but for me I learn better with videos