When evaluating a new effect, I'm not looking to see if it's good or bad. But rather, I'm asking one
simple question, "Can I use this or not?"
Rest assured, "Torched and Restored" is a user,
not a loser. It's something I can use for walk-around without worrying about restricted angles, and
fire always adds an extra level of coolness.
Two random notes--1) At most, you'll need to
add about $3.00 to the purchase price to buy a certain something from any office supply store. (I
say "at most" because a lot of magicians will already have this on hand.)
And 2, to answer
the question that I had when purhasing this--No, it does not require a TT. (Not that there is
anything wrong with a TT, but I'd feel ripped off to have purhased this and be told simply, "Tear
the card, and use the TT for a switch and ditch.")