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Nothing but the Truth (DVD and Gimmicks) by Cameron Francis and Big Blind Media


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A killer, self working packet trick that comes with 5 specially printed USPCC gaff cards.

"Incredibly awesome effect that I highly recommend you purchase." 4.5/5, -Jeff Stone, Magic Reviewed.com

A card is selected by a spectator and hidden away. The magician (that's you) then reaches into their pocket and retrieves a state of the art Lie Detector machine. (Ok, it's actually a small packet of beautifully printed cards that you carry round in your wallet or purse).

A series of questions are asked of the spectator. "Is your card red or black? Is it a spot card or a court card?" - That kind of thing. The spectator can choose to honourably tell the truth or fib like an incorrigible scoundrel.

Each answer is 'input' into the lie detector (by placing one card from the top of the packet to the bottom for each letter of the random response), and the new top card is flipped face up. Incredibly this reveals either the word TRUTH or LIE (depending on whether the spectator was honest or not)!

Through this process the magician is able to correctly determine the value of the card picked by the spectator.

But that isn't the end of the trick. No siree bob! In a mind blowing display of magic awesomeness you now flip the lie detector packet over and show that ALL of the cards are in fact duplicates of the spectators chosen card!!

Funny, commercial, engaging and insane FUN, Nothing But The Truth is the perfect packet trick. It slips into your pocket, but plays HUGE! It is self working (with some more advanced handling options offered on the DVD) and leaves a lasting impression on audiences of all sizes!

  • Self working - perform with NO sleights!
  • Contains 5 specially printed Bicycle Cards.
  • Packs tiny, plays huge. This is an involving and entertaining routine, that can incorporate numerous spectators.
  • High production values and excellent indepth teaching. Includes self working and more advanced handling.

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Great trick can be customized Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 7th, 2024
I bought the original version of this trick that comes with a DVD as I like physical media and didn't really need the 2.0 second outcome. Would have preferred a proper plastic DVD case as the cardboard envelope is bigger than normal. The tuition is clear and the cards are good quality stock.
This can be customised to pick your favorite force method. The force they suggest is very easy but rather weak.
I prefer not to do the reveal at the end as it undermines the impression given at the start that they had a choice of any card. Designing for the reveal causes a potential problem with an answer to the first question. An extra Lie card would have been better. They suggest an OK way of dealing with the first question problem but I prefer to make a pinky break to do a double lift which solves it cleaner.
Despite these negatives I still give it 5 stars. I love it. This easily deserves a packet slot in my TCC Accordian EDC. Would buy another of either version if I see it at a good price to have a spare set of cards.
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Nothing But The Truth Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 16th, 2023
Built-in comedy is what we all like to discover in the new routines we try out. When you first introduce Nothing But The Truth to your spectators, you immediately have built-in humor. After all, being asked to suspend reality can often be funny when you’re presented with the preposterous, especially when you’re told to believe that a small packet of cards is an expensive, sophisticated, high-tech lie detector. The smiles/smirks start right away and you know your victims are interested to see what this silliness is all about.

Mystery is present all the way through because your lie detector is flawlessly accurate as it answers every question correctly. The best interactions occur when your spectators lie. This is a naturally interactive, engaging routine as your questions are directed at several participants. The more lies, the better.

Also, and very importantly, the length of the routine is just perfect. Engaging, humorous, interesting props, mystifying…….Nothing But The Truth has it all and is great either as a one-off or as part of a longer routine. I have been doing NBTT for years and am indebted to Cameron for giving us all yet another fabulous routine. And, finally, it is easy to perform. Thanks, Cameron!
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Counts how much patter you use Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 31st, 2023
It"s a trick I have to do fast or do a lot of pater I have to use and there is a lot to remember to do that is why in demo the camera shot changes at parts where he wants to hide his hands, Not easy lot to remember for an O.K. bang. It is not worth 25.00 dollars 15.00 or 20.00 I gave it a 4 star.
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Great Packet Trick Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 14th, 2022
Great packet trick, quite easy to do. Just need to brush up on my Elmsley count.
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GOOD EFFECT Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 25th, 2021
I liked it, easy to do & fun. The premise is old, but it's a different take on it. I still prefer where I don't have to "FORCE" a card, but it's still a fun bit.
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One of my all time favourite packet tricks Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 11th, 2020
The fact that this trick is basically self-working (courtesy of the Olram Subtlety) gives it immediate appeal, because it puts it within the reach of practically anyone, including amateurs performing for friends and family. The main premise is a good one, and the concept of a lie detector time-tested favourite in card magic. But it's the final kicker that especially has the potential to surprise and amaze.

As for the instructions: my copy came with a physical DVD, consisting of a little over 15 minutes of footage all up (plus some extras like an interview). These also include some advanced handlings (think: Elmsley) for those looking for more. But the heart of strong magic is that it needs to be entertaining, and being able to interact with your spectators with a lie detector test is a time-tested plot that is a proven success, and that's really what this about, along with the unexpected final revelation.
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So Much Fun! Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 29th, 2015
This trick has a lot of positive points! First of all, it's simple. Virtually self-working, you can't go wrong. The hardest part is the reveal of the selected card being on the back of every card in the "Lie Detector" stack. I learned, and am used to doing, the "move" with four cards, rather than five; but had no trouble adapting it for five cards. If you're not already proficient in the E.C. move, it will take some practice. If you can do the E.C., this will be easy-least for you. Cameron provides an alternate means of the reveal that, I think, is equally as effective/impressive, that requires no "moves". It does, however, require a bit of repositioning the cards before turning hem over to expose the face. This hasn't been a problem, though. Just don't act like you're doing anything, make eye contact as you move on the off-beat, and you're golden!
Another plus: Audience participation and play. This is a simple card trick with a routine you can pick up right away. It leaves room for adding your own flair and patter, and allows for audience byplay and improvisation. Since so much of it works practically on its own, you can relax and present it as you see fit.
...That brings me to my next positive point: Adaptabiility! You can do this as a stand-alone, as a means to introduce a deck of cards for other card tricks, as a bridge/lead-in to other routines, or even as a time-killer. You can make this a three minute trick or a ten minute trick, depending on how you manage your audience and performance.
Bottom line, this trick is versatile and FUN. Fun to perform and fun for your audience. It plays well one-on-one and close-up, but also for larger groups or even in a parlor situation. Highly recommended.
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A Bit Predictable, but OKAY Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 22nd, 2014
This card trick gets a 4 star only because of its surprise ending. If it were not for that I would rate it a 3. The routine is very ingenious and took a lot of thinking to develop. The problem is it takes a while to do the complete routine, and each time you do a step it gives the spectator time to think about what is happening. Anyone with common sense will probably be able to figure out the technique involved and how it works in general: a technique used in other tricks I own that involves spelling while counting off cards. But by using the Elmsley move at the end you can surprise everyone watching...this makes up for the other short coming. By the way, they give you a way to do this trick without having to use the Elmsley count. Very thoughtful.
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Good card trick/game. Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 17th, 2014
This is a good card trick that's almost like a game and I really like tricks that make the whole effect like that. So I can present it like "I got a cool card game trick to show you, its kind of fun". The effect itself is exectly what you see in the trailer but even better because of the two different methods of counting the cards at the end of the trick which I was the main thing I was worried about before I purchased the effect but that turned out not to be an issue at all. I give this effect 4 1/2 stars and not five because its easy but at the same time its a little hard because you have to remember 5 or six steps/phases and the cards could have be made better to resist bending which they do kind of easily. Overall, if you are just remotely intrested in this "different" fun multi phase card almost like a game effect, then buy it. I recommend this, its a "worker".
Oh, to top things off, this is a one in a kind effect and I'm sure it won't be easily forgotten by a spectator because I sure wouldn't have forgot what I just to part in if I was the spectator.
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