Magic Tricks

I am doing something I've never done before--posting a follow-up to a previous review. I was so excited about the reactions I received from my magic-saavy family, that I wrote the original review before performing this in public.

My first public performance of this was last night. I used it as an opener to a show at my church. It ABSOLUTELY KILLED! Even though it wasn't my finale', it was the effect no fewer than a dozen folks specifically mentioned to me in church this morning.

I was a little concerned that it was too small for the size of the crowd, about 75. But even the folks in the back pews were able to see and appreciate the transformation from deck to envelope.

On the advice of my teenage sons, I performed in short-sleeves, to eliminate one possibility. (When I tested it with them at home, both thought I had sleeved the deck.)

I almost didn't buy this, as I was concerned by other reviews criticizing the quality of the blue version, compared to the red, which is currently out of stock. I live-chatted with Chris at Penguin, who assured me that he worked with both versions, and that they were identical, save the color.

My experience with the Penguin live-chatters is that they have always been straight shooters. (While they won't go out of their way to criticize a Penguin product, if you ask a specific question, you will get a candid answer.) I'm so glad I went with my gut to purchase this. Based on last night's performance reaction, this will be part of my live show for a long time.