> Puzzled by Roddy McGhie

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The trick is great.

I got it as part of the Black Friday Deals, so I was OK playing the price. Yeah, it's a little expensive.

It uses some methods that you're probably already aware of, but it is almost sleight free. A little practice and everything, including the cleanup, is practically risk free. The video instructions are good, not crazy awesome, but good enough to get you going.

The reactions I get are all over the board. Stunned silence, Screams, total befuddlement. I've already preformed this in some bars and restaurants. Handing out the card and letting the spectator keep it at the end is just more baffling to lay people. (Yes, I got the Refill Pack. Worth it.)

One of the things I like about this is that the cards use the Maiden Back design. For me this is perfect. (I buy them by the case: https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/8474 ) However, if you don't have maiden back cards, that may be an issue, but I'd be willing to do this on a regular bicycle deck. You may not, be warned.

Another thing I don't like about it, but it isn't a big deal to remove a star on the review, is that there aren't other card gimmicks to hand out. We are stuck to the Jack of Diamonds.

I'd recommend this trick as long as you don't live within a 30 mile radius of me. I don't want others doing it on my turf. :-)

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finkbubble
Dec 15th 2021 7:56am
The effect itself is actually set up for red backed bicycle cards as this is the most commonly used back design. Only the puzzle is maiden back. With a little work, the effect could actually be reworked with any back design. However, the puzzle will always be maiden back which is fine as you’re introducing this as a completely separate item.
That being said, I’m glad you like it :)

Roddy

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davidwax
Dec 17th 2021 1:53pm
Not a comment on this trick in particular but I routinely mix Bike and Maiden cards, no one notices, frankly I don't even notice.

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