Magic Tricks

The irony when all is said and done is there is too much emphasis on being an expert at the card table because of the perfect Faro aspect of this effect. Yes, if the performer has no interest in learning to Faro or cannot Faro shuffle don't get it. This effect however does not require any expert hard handling techniques. In fact other than practicing the Faro it seems simple enough to do.

If the performer can handle a deck with confidence and is ready to start learning at an intermediate level, It will take moderate practice to perfect.

I personally purchased this deck before it goes out of print. You just never know how long these types of decks will be available.

If you do not know how to Faro and are interested in learning to Faro Shuffle look to Michael Close for guidance. I was doing a solid faro within a day of my first exposure to his training.

The Anarchy tutorial is brief and can can be slightly confusing. I would not put off investing in Anarchy because of it, but it could have used some expert advice on the arts can crafts aspect. DO NOT use scissors. The gimmicks should have come gaffed, but since they are not and normally require a very specific card jig. The expert advice I have received on similar projects is to use ultra-fine sandpaper to shape the gaff.

The ad copy shows a card being signed, but this is only encouraged for corporate performances since it was also recommended not to use standard maiden back replacements as it will affect the ability to Faro. In other words the card is signed the Anarchy deck will need to be replaced. I did not notice anything significantly special about the card stock, and I will be investing in a maiden back deck and find out for myself.

Also it should be noted although Anarchy was created to be its own trick, it is also a utility and can be utilized outside of the scope it was intended.

Am I glad I got this. Yes, I am pleased with this investment. There were no surprises other than the advice not to have the card signed. It was always my expectation to simply get a standard maiden back deck if I wanted to do the signed card, and I will be looking into this as an option.

Who would appreciate owning this. I think this is an excellent bridge for any card magician who ready start including card magic beyond the self-working gimmicked decks, and you cannot go wrong learning how to do a perfect faro to step up your game.