I have been performing "Twisting the Aces" by Dai Vernon and "B'Wave" by Max Maven for quite some time now, and I hold them both in high regard. Therefore, I purchased "Tidal Wave", hoping to add something new to my repertoire. Spidey is a dynamic and passionate performer and an excellent teacher, as demonstrated in the video tutorial. I also liked the pop-up credits (and I hope Penguin Magic will include these in other video projects in the future).

However, after watching the tutorial and practising the trick a few times, I've concluded that combining "Twisting the Aces" and "B'Wave" is not a good idea. Both tricks are stronger when performed separately. Without giving away the secret, Spidey has made the final twist in Vernon's routine less impressive and has removed the two elements from "B'Wave" that make the trick's ending so surprising and impactful. It is safe to assume that Max Maven and Dai Vernon would not have approved of this release.

Honestly, I cannot see a situation where I would prefer to perform "Tidal Wave" over the two original tricks. Unfortunately, Spidey has attempted to solve a problem that doesn't exist by combining two exceptional tricks and creating something that is, at best, mediocre compared to the source material.

I do a lot of walk around gigs. I've been doing B'Wave for a long time now. Always gets a huge reaction. Tidal Wave gets a lukewarm reaction. First of all, it should not be done as a walk around. Your audience needs to be stationary and totally focused, so maybe a parlor or stage performance. With B'Wave, I've had nothing but great reactions because they see their selection, it comes from a different color deck, and then the kicker. Will not use this again, it'll now go into my "drawer of tricks never to use again".

Although I haven't road tested this yet-- I just watched the tutorial after buying and think this is fantastic. Very glad I bought it. Will be going straight into my act and very easy to do after watching the tutorial.

Like a lot of magicians, I have a stack of purchased magic that I have yet to learn... or even open! However, I opened Tidal Wave as soon as I received it and started learning it. Am I glad I did! It was easy to learn and to perform (I did have to dust off my Elmsley Count skills).

It's now my "carry with me" go to trick. I love it!

Twisting the aces and Bwave all put together in one? Yes please! This is one of my new favorites. Super easy to do too! Spidey goes over each sleight in great detail. No trouble performing after five minutes of practice after watching the video. You start with four cards and end with four cards. I highly recommend this trick for anyone who loves the classic tricks, twisting the aces and bwave.

Incredible trick! Super practical, and Spideys teachings on it is great(as would be expected) This makes the 4th Spidey routine in my working repertoire, highly recommend

Spidey does it again and fuses two strong plots of magic and mentalism in a super fun way. Just buy it...