The props are exactly as you see them at the end of the demo; no gimmicks.
The routine is
really great, a kind of monte-like feel, but then moves very quickly to the punchline, which is
amazing.
The teaching is fine, if you know how to do the two/three counts involved
(variations on the Elmsley) and can handle the other couple of common moves (pushoffs/turnovers). If
you are familiar with standard sleight of hand effects with small packets of 3 and 4 cards, you can
probably already do everything needed.
It’s probably not for folks who are new to sleight
of hand with small packets, simply because it’s quite “busy” in the amount you’re doing, and it’s
quite bold in a couple of places, which is fine if you’ve been around a while but might seem
difficult if you’re newer.
It’s a bold, brilliant, fun effect. It’s instantly become a
favourite for me. 5/5.