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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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.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
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.
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.