Magic Tricks

Okay, I personally am sick of card tricks - because I buy them all the time and really don't need to complicate my life by finding yet another cool effect to add to my routine. So while I found this effect to be really cool, I secretely didn't want to like it! Unfortunately, my life is now in turmoil because it's that good.

Pip Streak is such an easy trick to do, has strong impact, and Gregory does a terrific job of covering every aspect of the performance. The most advanced move he teaches is a 1 handed double lift, but frankly, this shouldn't be stressed since it really isn't even necessary to learn because the top half of the deck is hiding the other cards when you do the double lift.

He teaches you several options on the DVD for achieving the same outcome so that you can pick the one that suits your style best. And he not only goes into great detail showing you what to do, but also devotes a whole section of the DVD going into great detail on what NOT to do. He then let's you watch him perform the effect several times in front of live audiences, so that you can pick up ideas on execution and patter. Very well done!

My only criticism that had me on the fence about whether to give this 4 stars versus 5 is the fact that the trick can't be repeated. Ok, I realize that the canned motto is that a good magician never repeats his tricks. But if you're working a room at a party, it will be difficult to repeat this trick if any spectators are following you around. Ideally, Gregory should sell this routine with more than 1 gimmick choice. He would make more sales as a result, and alleviate this one downside. But in hindsight, I couldn't justify taking a star away since the worst thing I found about this effect is that I want to buy more than one but can't benefit from doing so!