Magic Tricks

Sitting through Jay Sankey's instructional footage is one of the most agonizing experiences of my life. Not only does his cameraman swing around and zoom in and out for no apparent reason, but Jay's juvenile attempts at humor (mostly pointless references to nudity and underwear) take about as much time as the actual instruction. The whole thing could have been half as long. If you're 11 years old, you may find him hilarious. Just my honest personal reaction.

Now, with that said, please note how many stars I gave it. The only reason I gave it 5 stars is because I couldn't give it 10! This is far-and-away THE BEST card trick I've ever encountered. Jay Sankey is not the first genius to be somewhat eccentric. You can choose to concentrate on how annoying he is, or you can learn from him.

Be prepared for a different kind of reaction to this one! People will very often not clap or cheer; they won't say "wow" or "what the bleep"; They just sit there in silence as their brain unravels!

Whenever you do Paperclipped, use it as your closer. DON'T DO ANOTHER EFFECT AFTER THIS ONE. Finish the trick and don't say anything else. Just spread the cards for them to examine and walk away.

The DVD would be worth the 30 bucks if this were the only trick on it! But you get several more, along with some other good hints and tips on your magic performance. So just relax and listen to the genius.