The Effect A spectator's signed card vanishes from the deck and appears inside your shoe! Once you execute the 1 minute set up, you can perfrom this over and over with a different card every time. No forces or stooges. Perfect for close up, walk around or even stand up magic shows.
What You Get This is an Instant Download. When you order this effect you will gain access to a detailed instructional video that will show you how to perform this amazing routine! Click on the "Instant Download Penguin" above for more details.
Manufacturer Says "This routine was inspired by The Unexpected Visitor: Doug Brewer, as well as Johnny Ace Palmer."
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This trick is an absolute stunner. There is some set up but it's just something that will take you a minutes to do at the beginning of the day and you are set to do for the rest of the day. The cool part about this card to shoe trick is that there is absolutely no force required and it can be done with a signed card. The move you learn in this trick is a great move and it can be used for many other tricks out there. The price is so low for what you get so buy this trick and you won't regret it.
I like this effect because the spectators don't know what's coming. It also has the "oops, the magician screwed up" moment that is always good for laughs. In fact, I would play up that aspect even harder. Keep cutting trying to find the spectator's card, and act more and more frustrated. This gives you even more time and misdirection with which to perform the mercury fold.
One thing about the demo video... I would NEVER say, "Look, my hand is empty" and then show just one hand... because as soon as you do that, the spectator's eyes are immediately drawn to the OTHER hand, which is clenched suspiciously at your side. Very bad.
Aside from the possibility of making performance errors like that, the trick is easy to perform. The mercury fold is not difficult because it needs to be done during misdirection. It's not a move you're trying to perform to fool anyone. What takes practice is working out the timing of WHEN to do it, moreso than HOW to do it. The only other move you need to do is controlling the selected card, which is well explained and shouldn't be a problem.
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Wow Factor
by G Money from Gulfport, MS on 04/05/2010 00:38:23
This trick has that wow factor that blows people away. The mercury card fold is something any serious card magician needs to know. With this sleight, the sky's the limit on miracles you can perform. One of the better instant downloads.
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cool trick.
[Verified buyer] by Joe Goslin from lethbrige canada on 04/03/2010 00:00:12
takes some work but if you are welling to get past the set up, it is a very cool trick. I like it because it works good with smal groups, and large ones. The relly freak out the reations are very good. add to Cart.
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Watch your angles
[Verified buyer] by Chris Folea from USA on 04/02/2010 23:15:44
This one can be angle sensitive, but I'd still suggest it. It's a crazy effect that gets powerful reactions when done correctly. Just make sure you practice it in front of a mirror.
Also with this download, you learn a priceless move. I'd highly recommend purchasing this download!
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