As an amateur and novice, I rarely do anything technically difficult, and have an arsenal full of self-working tricks I love. I also find great value in video as a learning tool as well as books. In that context, without slamming on self-working tricks or video learning, I just don't feel like they go together well. The tricks and performance section are pretty much a waste: the discussion of theory and patter is too thin to recommend over other sources, and you can get equal (or better) tricks from printed sources at the fraction of the cost. Don't get me wrong, I love Gemini Twins and perform it; but why not learn (an arguably cleaner version of) Do As I Do way cheaper from Scarne On Card Tricks?

However, the DVD really turns around in the latter half when Noblezada shows performances (with occasional problems and realistic reactions, not the carefully edited screams of delight most DVDs restrict themselves to) and dissects what went well and what didn't and how he made the best of the situation. A talk with Gary Darwin is occasionally unfocused, but you get a pile of wisdom from a real pro on making the most of your practice time and avoiding unnecessarily difficult sleights when there are suitable replacements. I enjoyed this, found value in it, and think others (especially beginners in card magic) would as well.

I love it when a product goes beyond just teaching me the secret to a trick, and tries to make me a better magician overall. I think a new cut of the footage that focused on this and presented the tricks as more of a "bonus" to reinforce intangible principles (in much the same way something like Royal Road teaches you tricks to reinforce the sleights) would give me a more positive impression.

At the end of the day, my verdict is positive, but I'd highly recommend picking up something like Card College Light and/or Scarne On Card Tricks first. Those with a deep aversion to reading (for shame!) or wanting further discussion might also look into some of Aaron Fisher's recent DVDs to hear a great card man tell how and why he re-worked many of his amazing effects to remove as much difficult sleight-of-hand as possible.

If you are new to cards or have some card experience and are looking for some great card tricks to perform "now" that make you look like you know what you are doing while you practice the more challenging sleight of hand tricks in your spare time SWCT is what you are looking for.
The tricks presented by Jay are strong, easy and fun to perform. I was doing them the first day I watched the dvd and trust me if I can do it anybody can.

Card tricks...Great to do anywhere... bar, street, stage... anywhere. Being a magician i never say no to a card trick. great teaching. DON'T LEAVE HOME WITH OUT YOUR CARDS!

All these effects require just an ordinary deck of cards/

Gemini Twins double prediction with no setup,stacks,moves,sleight,angles to consider.

Out of this world the spectators choose deal cards guessing which card are red and black and then they realize they got all of them right.

All in all if you need card magic w/out sleight of hand.

BUY THIS!!!!

The tricks from this video are good beginner tricks; deinately worth knowing. the bonus material is a good addition. My snark is that the quality of the video poor and i sort of wish they didn't do so much of the live street prefomance, perhapse instead of that more tricks would have made the value greater.

The teaching was great on this dvd. Multiple performances are shown. Some very good self working tricks are taught.

I have performed out of this world a few times now. It gets great reactions. It's a simple and fun opener.

Gemini tricks is a great follow up trick because it needs zero prep.

I look forward to trying envelope prediction next.

A couple of these are REALLY good.... (Gemini Twins)
Others are good, but not great!

The DVD is well done and so is the teaching!

All of these are pretty easy to do and easy/no setup!
Not a fan of cross cut, but works for some people.

The peeks, glimpses and cuts are basic but Good!

The Bonus is worthless....besides showing how good Jay's tricks are :)

This is an excellent Video. definitely worth having in your video library.

Some of these you probably already know... but it's a good reminder that you don't always need tricky sleights or gimmicks to produce effective magic. In fact, sometimes self-working tricks are even more powerful because there is no move, and the audience can be holding the deck in their hands when the magic happens.