Magic Tricks

When I first saw the full performance of this trick, I instantly figured it out. But that is not the fault of this trick. It uses a principle in card magic which I was already familiar with, so I was able to spot it being applied in this trick. There is no way a casual spectator will ever figure out the method which makes the trick work.

Do I feel cheated for purchasing a trick that I figured out? Absolutely not. Because the use of this card-principle, for this trick, is a really clever way of applying it. Something I never thought of before.

The trick is just as the trailer shows (just shortened in the trailer). There are no funny moves. No forces. None of that sort of stuff. The trick is very natural looking. Which is what we all want in a card trick.

How good is this trick? You can see it in the trailer. It is as strong as it shows in the trailer. This is not one of those dishonest trailers which makes the trick look far better than it actually is. Honest trailer, it will look as it appears. It is a very hard-hitting trick.

Why 4 stars instead of 5? The trick requires a full deck setup. In fact, if you are planning to perform this regularly, you need to purchase two deck of cards. The deck is definitely not examinable. It cannot be handled by the spectators. The big disadvantage with this, is that the trick can only be used as a one-time effect. You cannot then use the gimmicked deck to move into different tricks. Unless you are willing to do a deck switch to "get clean".

However, the card that is signed is totally examinable. I would encourage to let the spectator keep it as a reminder that this strange coincidence took place.

Speaking for myself, I would not do a deck switch. I would perform this as a one-time trick, and then let them keep the card. No spectator would care to even see the cards anyway. All the attention is draw to the co-signed card. And that card is examinable so the heat is off for "being dirty". I would perform the trick, then put the remaining cards into the card box, then turn over the prediction to show that it matches, and then walk away.

It is a great trick. You should buy it. However, it is not something you can incorporate into a long card routine. You are purchasing a one-time only trick.