A very easy trick and a very nice handling! This is one of my favourite packet tricks and it's great fun to perform. I actually prefer this to Blaine's cards across routine.

I've giving this a one because of a blatant lie in the description. The 2nd spectator does NOT "simply think of any one" card. It is NOT a "mentally chosen" card. You physically force the spectator's card.

Also, the fact that this card will then appear in the other spectator's packet will not be very surprising at all to any spectator who has been paying attention.

If you still think this is a good effect, be aware that it is also available in Goldstein's "Focus" book, along with 59 other packet tricks. You don't get the gaffed cards, and honestly, one of them will be pretty hard to find or make otherwise. But for me, no great loss.

awesome cards across love this trick

it is a card across trick based on a clever illusion.

the cards are not examinable, but the illusion created is fantastic.

it is a simple and direct routine, and the gimmick has no moving parts