I bought this several years ago...and did nothing with it...and then this past week I decided to try it out... I've performed it 3 times in 3 different restaurants....to the wait staff..(I was a customer wanting to "show them something"...)....

All 3 times I ended with this trick and got a standing ovation!......this KILLS!

I showed them a few things with an ordinary deck and then put the deck away.... when they asked for "one more"...I picked up the deck with the setup and continued;.....their jaws dropped....

Get it NOW. It's worth the time....and money!

Too cool to pass up. You will make a reputation with this one!

Sure this trick does involve a lot of set up but so what. A lot of really good tricks out there require set up so don't let that turn you off. Spectators are usually really impressed just by the fact that you found their card alone. But in the end, when you turn over the other cards to reveal that you have perfect hands, they lose it. If you don't mind spending five minutes or so prepping a deck, then this is a great find.

This is a good trick, and has lots of levels of suprises. I only gave it 3 stars because of the set up involved. You would either have to start with this trick, or do some sort of deck switch. I think it's too impractical for a walk-around type setting, as it would take a few minutes to reset, time you may not have.

Most are impressed by the simple, fake climax, but when you get to the real end? This effect is KILLER! It takes a lot of setup, but I just keep a card with the setup in my wallet, and it's totally worth it! Do yourself a favor and add this one to your cart now!

The good thing about this effect is that if done properly, the finish is pretty surprising and builds nicely. I can't understand why anyone would complain about having to set up a 20 card stack, considering that this effect requires a convincing false shuffle and a control-to-the-top. If you've taken the time to learn how to do those things proficiently, you don't have the patience to spend a minute to pull out 20 cards??

The only negative here is a negative that any "deal" type card effects share. Once the trick is over, and the spectator attempts to deconstruct it, a stack is the only logical answer. So no, it doesn't really feel "magical"... if anything, they'll be impressed by the mechanics that were required to reach the finish... but they won't be bewildered.

Just a set up and a good hold on the presentation will set your spectators off on this one. I've always loved how Joshua Jay structures effects with bigger and bigger endings. Fireworks ending! warning: may be too much amazement for spectators to handle!

I've preformed it more than 10 times. If performed with correct patter and at right time right place, you will get very good reactions.
However, the setup really is a let down (so long and boring). Also, if you're working with smarter audiences, they will suspect a setup, so you need to work on some good false shuffles, I recomend the false riffle shuffle, get it with emerge triumph.
Overall, I gave it four stars because it's a bit pricy and though needs setup, does not work well as an opener. Still, you should consider getting it.

when i first got it i loved it it will be the card trick i will always do. It is easy and the method will do it all. well done Joshua Jay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The trick is exactly the opposite. Not a Big Deal.

Pros:
1]Pretty much self-working.
2]Little practice required

Cons:
1] A lot up setup, each time you want to perform it.
2] Not very impressive.[From the reactions I've gotten]
3] You cannot just write the setup, where he says to write it in order to remember it. There is just not enough room.

This is a GREAT trick, but I personally don't like the setup but that shouldn't keep you from buying this trick