This trick is practical, easy to do, packs small, and plays big. The method is incredibly clever, yet simple enough to make you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.

However, there is something you should know -- the trailer description claims that there are "no moves" involved. That's not exactly right; in order to perform this trick, you'll need to accomplish a beginner level sleight. It's a very easy move, but it is a move. Furthermore, if you wish to reset the trick in front of your spectator, you'll need to perform another (equally easy) beginner level sleight.

None of these moves make the trick look any less clean than what you see in the trailer. From the spectator's point of view, their selected card goes in the middle of the deck, they place the Jokers on top of the pack, and then boom -- with no funny moves, their card instantly materializes between the Jokers.

In short, I'm very satisfied with my purchase; Monkey in the Middle easily earns 5 stars.

Not mentioned here, but if you forgo having them sign the card, (my favorite) you can instantly reverse it and make the selection VANISH, and reappear in your pocket, your wallet, or an envelope, or literally wherever you wish. Cleanest card to wallet in existence!

I purchased this a week ago. Love the trick. I used it several times on people and got amazing reactions. Easy to handle and the set up is simple. Magick Balay does a great job explaining the handling. you can use this anywhere anytime. You don't have to be a great card handler to do this trick.

Trick is good but the description is major misdirection. Read the description....
"No moves?!? Yup. No moves."

So I think how does this work without the move attributed to Marlo that starts with a "T"? So I took the description at face value. So I paid 20 bucks for a trick that I would have known if the video was complete. I expect better from Penguin. Not a big move but it was my first thought so I bought it thinking it was a major new technique. My bad, need to think of "Occam's Razor" and not trust incomplete videos.

A very visual effect. A signed card is seemingly placed in the middle of the deck (manipulation for this is not hard to master) and then immediately the two jokers placed on the top of the deck are spread apart and the signed card is found between them.

The video instructions found at Penguin's web site are clear and complete.

My only issue is [redacted to protect secret]

But that aside, this is a winner!

I like the effect looks great, definitely will use it. reason for the four star it is a bit overpriced for what you get.

This is a wonderful explanation of Monkey in the Middle. The effect has been around for a long time, but this explanation does an excellent job of covering the basics in handling the cards. It is a very strong effect with very little effort and it is almost a reset for the next performance. Recommended.

First of all the idea is great and most magicians might know what it is all about. Great reactions too and if you know how to handle the audience you can end let's say kind of clean. I don't think the audience would "feel" if there is a difference between the cards.

The reason i ordered it is, because for the price i expected at least a few more gimmicks, not just one. For that price you could create it yourself multiple times.

Simple, Powerful, Deceiving! I really enjoy this trick. I have to be honest, it truly fooled me the first time I saw it. I thought it was going to be a very, tacky sleight that would take a lot of practice to be able to perform this trick. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how easy this is to perform and I was doing it immediately. I also really like Magick Balay's instructions. I love how he gets right to the point and teaches very concise, practical aspects of the trick with a great "down to earth, in your face" teaching style.

This is perhaps the greatest sandwich effect I have found! Love it! Bought it, and started using it immediately. This is great for beginners and those that have been around for a while. Definitely my best purchase this year!