It is a good visual Trick. I don't do it like Mr. Rowe his
version where he puts down on table
is Great !! It does require good Audience management. If you do it as a Finish it is impressive. I
do table Hopping and come from the same thinking as the Late Derek Dingle school of thought ...I
don't like to put things down on a table. Derek was a trade show magician who spoke of working
without putting stuff down on table at a booth so everybody could see him.
I don't like to
invade the patrons space. I do have TWO and keep it in my close up case. For me it is a once or
twice a night" opener" it is something people are not expecting. I open w/ "Do you know what my
favorite sport is ? " and I Point to the card case and bam ! It gets a great response.