I like this effect, but to be honest, my first reaction was that it couldn't possibly fool anyone,
because the method is too obvious. It's one of those effects in which the punch line is "too
perfect". If you present something that's too perfect, it tends to lead an easy path back to the
method.
However, much to my surprise, this really does fool people and get good reactions.
The only suggestion I would make is, don't use the supplied photo. To me, it looks too much like a
prop. It looks much more natural if you take your own photo, preferably with you in it.
Negatives: you can't let the deck be examined... however, if you do an effect like Trilogy
earlier, in which many card backs have been seen, there'd likely be less heat on the deck (yes, even
though the backs are different). You also can't repeat it. Not a huge deal, but in a strolling
situation, if you're repeating it for different groups, which you'll be tempted to do, since reset
is so easy, you need to be careful you don't have any "repeat customers".
