How much did I like this trick? I liked it so much that I purchased the instant download AFTER I
learned it. (I originally learned it from an "unauthorized" source, felt guilty about it because
there was indeed something proprietary there, not just a rehash of the public domain, and I wouldn't
feel any better about stealing the information from Oz than I would about stealing the cards from
Costco.)
There isn't much to say that hasn't been said before, although I'd be hesitant to
lump this in with other "packet tricks." Yes, it would technically be classified as such because it
uses only four cards. But unlike just about every other trick in the "packet category," there are no
gaffed or specially-printed cards.
These are regular cards from a regular deck and, with
any number of minor moves, it can be cleaned up quickly and easily enough to hand the deck off to a
spectator, or use it for another effect.
The only word of caution I'll leave is the obvious
"Practice, Practice, Practice." While the difficulty rating is not high, this trick has more detail
than most, and plenty of opportunities to flash if you try to perform it while you're still trying
to remember how it goes.
I liked the idea of a previous poster who practiced it while
watching television. For this to have maximum impact, the moves really have to be second nature,
while your main focus is on your audience.
I'd apply the same test to this trick that I do
to most---If your eyes spend more time on your hands than on your audience, then you haven't
practiced enough.
Christopher P. Nicholson
Something Fresh and Innovative
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