This trick has a lot of positive points! First of all, it's simple. Virtually self-working, you
can't go wrong. The hardest part is the reveal of the selected card being on the back of every card
in the "Lie Detector" stack. I learned, and am used to doing, the "move" with four cards, rather
than five; but had no trouble adapting it for five cards. If you're not already proficient in the
E.C. move, it will take some practice. If you can do the E.C., this will be easy-least for you.
Cameron provides an alternate means of the reveal that, I think, is equally as effective/impressive,
that requires no "moves". It does, however, require a bit of repositioning the cards before turning
hem over to expose the face. This hasn't been a problem, though. Just don't act like you're doing
anything, make eye contact as you move on the off-beat, and you're golden!
Another plus:
Audience participation and play. This is a simple card trick with a routine you can pick up right
away. It leaves room for adding your own flair and patter, and allows for audience byplay and
improvisation. Since so much of it works practically on its own, you can relax and present it as you
see fit.
...That brings me to my next positive point: Adaptabiility! You can do this as a
stand-alone, as a means to introduce a deck of cards for other card tricks, as a bridge/lead-in to
other routines, or even as a time-killer. You can make this a three minute trick or a ten minute
trick, depending on how you manage your audience and performance.
Bottom line, this trick is
versatile and FUN. Fun to perform and fun for your audience. It plays well one-on-one and close-up,
but also for larger groups or even in a parlor situation. Highly recommended.
