Magic Tricks

Let me state what has already been pointed out... This is a tacky gag effect! That said, however, it doesn't pretend to be anything else and that's where it's strength lies.

Performed as a comedy opener or finisher this effect definitely has a place in my close up routines when I do close-up walk-arounds. Used in a full on flirty routine on a table full of women, you might get lucky and end up with a phone number (I don't do that type of routine though so best of luck to you!). Realistically however, this is just a gag that will spark a table's interest, or leave them smiling as you move on to the next audience. If you are performing it for an audience where partners are present the awkwardness of the punchline can be avoided by actually getting the partner involved. While the wife/husband/etc is looking at the card and reading aloud their "future", a quick hand off of the red nose will make it all better, and may even get you a drink bought because you "sorted him out for the night!".

All in all - it's a fun, quick (maybe a minute/minute and a half) and very easy to perform effect (literally mastered within minutes of reading the instructions). The effect is virtually self-working with the exception of one or two VERY basic moves and a little bit of "patter". In my experience it has never failed to cause a laugh (just don't make it your whole routine) and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a comedy gag to add to a close up routine.