The good thing about this effect is that if done properly, the finish is pretty surprising and
builds nicely. I can't understand why anyone would complain about having to set up a 20 card stack,
considering that this effect requires a convincing false shuffle and a control-to-the-top. If
you've taken the time to learn how to do those things proficiently, you don't have the patience to
spend a minute to pull out 20 cards??
The only negative here is a negative that any "deal"
type card effects share. Once the trick is over, and the spectator attempts to deconstruct it, a
stack is the only logical answer. So no, it doesn't really feel "magical"... if anything, they'll
be impressed by the mechanics that were required to reach the finish... but they won't be
bewildered.
