Magic Tricks

PROS:
- Performs quick, easy, and undetectable exchanges of cards
- Can be used for transformation, transposition, animation (turn around card), and restoration effects
- The deck appears normal to the spectator
- You can make your own gimmick for any deck (possibly w/ out even a trip to the store)
CONS:
- The deck cannot be examined
- The actual gimmick ties up about a third of the deck
- Doesn’t do anything that can’t be done with sleights

The gimmick is very clever, but points off from the inventor because it’s a variation of a pre-existing gimmick. The Exchange only does card exchanges, but it does do them well. Still, you could do slightly less amazing exchanges using basic slieght of hand, and then you wouldn’t have your spectators wondering why you have to keep sticking cards in the deck in order for the magic to work. The Exchange can be used to improve existing effects and if you’re creative, you’ll be able to find numerous uses for it. However, it might be too restricting or impractical for some people to really use.