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Cooler (Gimmicks and Online Instructions) by Christian Engblom


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Best. Deck Switch. Ever.

"The Cooler" will change the way you do card magic.

Christian Engblom's "The Cooler" is about to change the way you do card magic. The testimonials speak for themselves: David Blaine, Paul Wilson, Rene Levand, Dani DaOrtiz, and on and on and on. They use it, love it, and swear by it. 

The perfect deck switcher is the holy grail for card workers. It allows you to get into and out of memorized deck, gaffed work, stack work, or to change the back design. It is the "missing link" between otherwise incompatible card routines.

But deck switches are normally difficult. Many involve lapping or being seated. Others require a jacket with secret pockets sewn in. Some even involve bizarre contraptions that come from your sleeve. Because of this, most magicians just opt not to switch decks. A pity, really.

The Cooler fixes this. It happens in plain sight, it is totally self-contained in the card box, and can be done standing, without a jacket or sleeves. You can customize this durable, precision-made plastic gimmick to any box of cards, and you can execute the switch in the hands or on the table. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

"The most beautiful deck switch I have ever seen."
- David Blaine

"Where can I get one?"
- Rene Lavand

"If this damn thing were any Cooler, it would be frozen!"
- Max Maven

"The best deck switch I have NEVER seen!"
- Wayne Dobson

This is not a trick or a fleeting trend. "The Cooler" is a tool, and we believe it will become an industry standard for years to come. A dozen top card men have been privy to prototypes of Christian's remarkable invention for the last five years. Finally, they are available for wide release.

  • The gimmick works with any Poker-sized deck (add your own box design/color to it)
  • Complete with Online instruction by Christian Engblom and Dani DaOrtiz
  • Takes practice, but not incredibly difficult to do

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Great gimmick but very fragile Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 22nd, 2023
I'll start with the fact that this is my third gimmick. The first one had broken tabs on one side. It was quickly replaced with a second gimmick by Penguin. That one came with one of the tabs broken. Thankfully the third one was fine.

It takes some time to prepare the gimmick with whatever deck you decide to use, but you'll need two tuck boxes from which to finalize the gimmick.

Once everything is set up and you're ready to perform, it is a great method and I've never been burned by it. As far as deck switches go, I have several (Cold Case, Blizzard, etc.) other deck switching gimmicks, but this is by far the best.

Once I've done the switch, I leave the gimmick right on the table or close up pad while I finish the trick. No one has even blinked at the "deck" or "tuck box" when performing whatever routine fits your style.

If you're paranoid, you can do the switch and put the gimmick in your pocket.

It's a great switch, but I only gave it four stars because it is very well made but the tabs are fragile. I've been using mine now for many performances and it is just fine now.

There is a little practice required to make it smooth and covert. All in all I ordered a second one as a backup, but my current one is still perfectly disguised.
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Great gimmick but very fragile Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 22nd, 2023
I'll start with the fact that this is my third gimmick. The first one had broken tabs on one side. It was quickly replaced with a second gimmick by Penguin. That one came with one of the tabs broken. Thankfully the third one was fine.

It takes some time to prepare the gimmick with whatever deck you decide to use, but you'll need two tuck boxes from which to finalize the gimmick.

Once everything is set up and you're ready to perform, it is a great method and I've never been burned by it. As far as deck switches go, I have several (Cold Case, Blizzard, etc.) other deck switching gimmicks, but this is by far the best.

Once I've done the switch, I leave the gimmick right on the table or close up pad while I finish the trick. No one has even blinked at the "deck" or "tuck box" when performing whatever routine fits your style.

If you're paranoid, you can do the switch and put the gimmick in your pocket.

It's a great switch, but I only gave it four stars because it is very well made but the tabs are fragile. I've been using mine now for many performances and it is just fine now.

There is a little practice required to make it smooth and covert. All in all I ordered a second one as a backup, but my current one is still perfectly disguised.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 6th, 2023
In the right environment, this truly is the perfect deck switch. It’s quick, most people won’t catch it if they’re staring right at it, and with the tiniest bit if misdirection no one will.

The problem is it’s difficult to use in a situation that you haven’t been able to set up for. The gimmick, when loaded, requires an awkward grip when held in the hand and is difficult to smoothly place on the table. Once on the table, it’s almost impossible to move until the very moment of the deck switch.

If you’ve set up pre-show without the audience, you’re good to go. If you’re going table to table or have to come out with your stuff in hand, this is going to be difficult to use properly.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 2nd, 2023
In the right environment, this truly is the perfect deck switch. It’s quick, most people won’t catch it if they’re staring right at it, and with the tiniest bit if misdirection no one will.

The problem is it’s difficult to use in a situation that you haven’t been able to set up for. The gimmick, when loaded, requires an awkward grip when held in the hand and is difficult to smoothly place on the table. Once on the table, it’s almost impossible to move until the very moment of the deck switch.

If you’ve set up pre-show without the audience, you’re good to go. If you’re going table to table or have to come out with your stuff in hand, this is going to be difficult to use properly.
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