"Royal-T" by Gordon Bean is a brilliant take on the classic Three-Card Monte. It is a
well-constructed routine with a solid three-act structure, perfect for strolling or mix-and-mingle
environments. It uses an unusual gaff you've probably never seen before. For this reason, it's a
shame you don't get a spare. However, this is the only bad thing I have to say about this release!
The trick begins with a simple game of Three-Card Monte. You show three cards: the Queen of
Hearts, the Three of Hearts, and the Three of Clubs. The spectator is asked to follow the Queen, but
you quickly transpose the cards, making it impossible to keep track of the money card.
Next, you make the Three of Hearts appear to jump from hand to hand. The spectator is convinced
that you're cheating but doesn't know how!
In the final phase, the Three of Clubs is put in
an envelope, the Three of Hearts is discarded on the table, and you hold the Queen. In an instant,
the Three of Clubs is in your hand, the Three of Hearts is found inside the envelope, and the Queen
is on the table!
The teaching quality for this trick is excellent. Nick Locapo does a great
job of explaining the method. The video tutorial is clear, concise, and easy to follow. However,
crediting could be improved; the gaff is original to Gordon, but the final phase was inspired by
"Now Look Here" by Chad Long.
Overall, "Royal-T" is a great magic trick. It is
well-constructed, easy to learn, and sure to impress your audience. I highly recommend it. I didn't
give it 5 stars because once the gaff wears out, you can only perform it if Penguin starts offering
refills (or if you buy another copy of the trick).
Great review , but I'm only giving it 4 stars because you didn't include extra sentences. My comment is this : You shouldn't penalize the effect just because it didn't include extra gaffs. You're buying an effect which will last for a certain period.- now , if you were promised extras and didn't get them , then that would be one thing . But here's an awesome effect that u only gave 4 stars for that reason, which is nit picking. You must have bought an effect in the past that gave you extras , and now you're spoiled and feel cheated. Go back and give them 5 stars. Until then , your review gets 3.. (changed from )
Excellent review, Marty! I will rate the effect at 4 stars and your review at 5 stars! Yes, for $20 they should include extra gaffs incase of damage to the gimmick. Accidents happen too. Some may call it nit picking, I call it customer value and service.
My Cup of Royal-T!
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