video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN_Z5JZrdhM


Premium high octane, apocalyptic playing cards. Inspired by Mad Max! 100% custom - Intricately illustrated over a period of 12 months.

Each of the court cards featured in our first two projects were distinct in character. Symbolic imagery scattered throughout the design forms a captivating mythological theme. This is apparent yet again in Dystopia - our courts cards are legends of the wasteland, muttering secret whispers across the stark desert landscape.

The tuck cases for Dystopia Playing Cards will be created by Clove St. Press. This company specialises in the practice of letterpress, to create exquisite works of art. Using specialised machines, Clove St. is able to produce beautiful rich hot foil stamping, as well as deep, prominent embossing on the tuck cases. Utilising premium black dyed paper stock, and high quality foil, Dystopia will be the prized possession in your collection.

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video review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1n88SpTSh0

With these magical playing cards you can bring the mysterious world of German legend to life. The cards celebrate Germanic culture from the Brothers Grimm to the cuckoo clock, with sumptuous designs that will make them the treasure of your gaming table or collection. The court cards each feature a different German legend, presented in exquisite detail with art from designer Nicolai Aaroe. 

The decks will appear in two limited editions: a green tuck box representing the enchanted forest of the Schwarzwald, and a cream tuck box standing for the medieval town of Hamelin. The faces of the cards are drawn in metallic gold inks, protected by a matte finish.

SPECIAL FEATURES

54 poker sized cards (52 cards + 2 jokers)
Embossed tucks w. printed tuck interiors
Printed by LPCC on their Diamond Finish
100% custom design based on Germanic folklore & legends
2 limited edition decks (2 x 2,500)
Metallic golden inks on cards
Numbered tuck seals

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Watch my video review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBw5sfKBTpI

Title: Temporarily Out of Order
Creator: Patrick Redford
MSRP: $ 60
Skill Level: Intermediate
Page Numbers: 260

What is it: a book that introduces a new card stack “the redford stack.”

Temporarily Out of Order is focused on memorized deck magic and stack work. It reintroduces The Redford Stack to the world and explores its many possible transformative features. The Redford Stack may be easily arranged from either a shuffled deck or a freshly opened pack of cards. It also transforms into a Parallel Stack, Stay Stack/Mirror stack, Si-Stebbins Stack, an alternating red-black stack, and more. Amazingly, the exact same sequence that sets into Si Stebbins returns the deck to the Redford Stack! The stack appears random and yet is packed full of features.

What’s inside?

There are poker deals, blackjack deals, spelling effects, coincidence effects, faro effects, and much more. You'll learn a few of Patrick's favorite false shuffles, false cuts, and two sneaky deck switches! You'll also learn a handful of tricks that can be done while secretly setting up a borrowed deck into a stack! Many of the effects presented won't require the user to memorize the Redford order. This will allow it to be put to use immediately. In addition, there are many effects presented that aren't dependent on a specific memorized stack order, and may be performed with any memorized arrangement!

What are people saying about it?

"Patrick has pushed stack work to a different level. I love what he's done with the pseudo-memorized and the memorized deck." - Bob Cassidy

"Patrick fooled the crap out of me."  - Tom Gagnon

"I love the idea of a stack that you go in and out of. Bloody Genius! Only Patrick could create such a thing in such a practical way!"  - Ken Dyne

"Patrick has devised another beautifully constructed and truly deceptive set of routines surrounded by a wealth of knowledge. The title effect, 'Temporarily Out of Order,' is a reputation-making marathon of impossible moments. His work on the methods within this book are worth studying."  - Ben Seidman

"Loved it. The title effect, Temporarily Out of Order, is one of the best card tricks I have ever seen."  - Jon Armstrong

"Temporarily Out of Order is filled with gold."  - Mike Powers

What are some features?

You can get into the Redford stack from new deck order

Or move from other favorite stacks into this one

You can also move Redford BACK into new deck order

There is even a 2 phase black jack demo built into this

If you can do a perfect faro you’ll end up with pairs, flushes and four of a kinds – for fun poker demonstrations.

…and you can move the entire stack into red black red black by adjusting 3 cards
The first 26 cards are mated with the last 26

What’s inside the book?

I think there’s at least 30 tricks and routines, not to mention all the sections in this book about the various features and bells and whistles.  The title trick is a reputation maker and worth the price of the book alone.

Is it well made?

Hardbound, black and white, photographs and beautiful layout and design

Writing style

… is familiar – Patrick writes as though he is in the room with you talking to you, more like a friend and less like a teacher or how a manual or set of instructions would read.

What did I think?

Patrick Redford may just as well have the last word in memorized deck work. The rich content of this book and the brilliance of these tricks is worth any price. Well done!

Watch a trick from the book right now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgyHkr9xcN4

video review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYNqJUH_sAg

Created to celebrate Mechanic Industries' 5th birthday; a tuck case embossed and wrapped with foil inside and out.

Features their signature flip book animation design which doubles as a marking system.

The black, metallic sliver and white make the marking system even easier to read.

The tuck case can even be used as a Shiner.

Printed by USPCC on Bicycle stock with Magic finish

video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUWrxTvDx4s

V is for Victoria, but also for Victory!

This is a deck that hides many treasures, from its subtle one-way back design to its secret reveals.

From designer R.E. Handcrafted comes a new deck perfect for cardists, magicians, and card players who just want something a little more stylish for their tables: Victoria. These cards are 100% custom designed, from the goggle-eyed kings and queens to the elegant, abstract pips.

Buy yours from: https://rareplayingcards.com?rfsn=280990.3da4d

Title: Travel
Creator: Mickael Chatelain
Publisher: Murphys Magic
MSRP: $ 30
Skill Level: All
Video Run time: 14 minutes

Type of effect:  Signed card vanishes from the top of the deck with no steal!

Manufacturer's Write Up: In the world of magic, there are THOUSANDS of tricks and as many gimmicks, each one crazier than the next...

We're proud to offer you a trick using, as far as we know, a TOTALLY NEW gimmick! There's nothing like it on the market. That's why we're particularly proud to offer to the magic community our latest creation - TRAVEL!

Take out your cased deck. Remove the cards from the case. Close the case and leave it on the table in full view. No one touches it!

Show your spectators that the deck is completely normal. You point out that the cards have faces and backs and all the cards are different.

Offer one of your spectators a FREE CHOICE of a card - he can change his mind if he likes. In short, there REALLY is NO force - the choice is 100% free.

The card is placed face up on top of the deck and the spectator signs its face. You then explain that his card will travel from the top of the deck to inside the case!

Show your hand empty and bring it over the card as if to make it vanish. But your spectator is not an idiot; he easily notices that you have palmed the card! In fact, the card juts out beyond your hand, fooling no one. OK, OK!

You begin again, asking the spectator to watch closely this time. The card is replaced face up on top of the deck. The case is still on the table and your hand is empty. Everything OK so far?

As before, you bring your empty hand slowly over the card. Your spectator burns your hand with redoubled attention, but this time, the card does not jut out. Your spectator wants to see your hand. You turn it over. IMPOSSIBLE! The card isn't there. Gone without a trace! It's not on the deck; it's not in your hand. How is this possible??

Explain that the card is now in the case! NO WAY, as the spectators will remember that the case has been on the table since the beginning of the trick!

Show the cards remaining in the deck. Not a trace of the chosen card!

Pick up and shake the case. You can HEAR there's something inside! Your hand is empty. You slowly open the case. You reach inside with your thumb and index finger and take out... the FREELY CHOSEN and SIGNED SELECTED CARD!

How is this POSSIBLE?

Pass out the deck for examination to prove there are no duplicates or other irregularities.

No need to remind you that the card is STILL SIGNED - PROOF of its invisible passage!

How accurate is the ad copy? I agree with the copy
 
What's in the box?  Device and matching colored card box plus extra material should it break and the download code

Key points:

The deck is ORDINARY - Use your own!
NO force! The chosen card is ORDINARY and UNGIMMICKED!
NO palming - NOTHING is hidden in your hand!
The card REALLY does seem to travel from the deck to the card case!
EASY TO DO, as the gimmick takes care of EVERYTHING for you!
Your spectators will THINK they're onto you, yet they'll be TOTALLY FOOLED!
 
How are the production values: You get 3 sections, a straight forward teaching of the routine in English or French, and then a silent section that gives you a close hand shot of the entire effect and then a tutorial at the end on gimmick repair.
 
Is it well made: It does seem well made, although my gimmick did not have the action that Mickael’s had in the video. My gimmick felt clumsy.

Is it well taught: I think 14 minutes was a little lacking, I would have appreciated more details on routining and more on troubleshooting the gimmick
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" It all fits invisibly into your tuck case
 
Does it "play big?" This is a super easy card to card box
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: This is easily for all skill levels
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? Only if it breaks
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) Like I said, my gimmick was clumsy, maybe with some more practice and breaking it in – it might work better, but Mickael made it sound like it should just “work” right out of the box.
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
_____ Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
__X__ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
 My thoughts the trick is beautiful, and I bet a lot of people will be very happy with it. Initially was super excited to try it out, but the gimmick was slow, clumsy and it makes a noise when it moved. The “cover” you need to provide and the flash of the gimmick in motion I think would make a spectator suspicious.

+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review:  ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kipKwL6RxE

video review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MxtqLSowPY

Title: Four King Miracle
Creator: Henri White
Publisher: World Magic Shop
MSRP: $ 20
Skill Level: All
Video Run time: 10:25 minutes

Type of effect:  4 card transpo

Manufacturer's Write Up: From the creator of The Souvenir, Henri White Presents Four King Miracle - Two jokers are shown front and back.  Visually, one at a time, the first two Kings appear in between two Jokers. As a finale, the final two cards also change into Kings. The Jokers have vanished from the packet!

This leaves you with a Four King Miracle.  The effect is easy to perform, and you will receive custom printed cards so you can start astonishing others with this great little packet trick.

How accurate is the ad copy? No deception
 
What's in the box?  Gimmicks and Online Instructions.

Key points: Very easy to do  - cards appear out of nowhere! Looks great on video and in real life.

How are the production values: Has loud background music throughout, which was a little annoying – but Henri does a good job teaching. Filmed against a black backdrop and black table. Good close up shots, shot well and well mic’d.
 
Is it well made: Bicycle cards and made well – Henri even tells you how to do a little upkeep on them,

Is it well taught: Henri does a good job with the explanation – owners of NFW and POKER TEST will be very familiar with how to perform.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?"  Great packet trick, store it in a pocket or card wallet.
 
Does it "play big?" It wow’d me the first time I saw it.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required:  Very easy.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? None, but you will need to do some “upkeep” from time to time.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) Oh absolutely.
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
__X__ Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
 My thoughts I loved this trick and will be performing this for sure!

Title: ESP by the Numbers
Creator: John Bannon
Publisher: Big Blind Media
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: Beginner
Video Run time: 27:40

Type of effect:  Self Working Prediction effect

Manufacturer's Write Up:

You display your ESP ability testing deck to your spectator, explaining that the symbols and random numbers featured on the cards are used to gauge the extrasensory abilities of members of the public.

For the initial test the spectator freely selects five cards from the pack. Despite the hands off, uber clean selection process you clearly demonstrate that you predicted not only which five cards they would select... but in which order too!

So far, so incredible, however that is just phase one. The true moment of astonishment is about to land!!!

You draw attention back to the random numbers printed on each ESP card and ask the spectator to look at the five cards they selected and add their numbers together. The spectator has now created a totally random number. Indeed you clearly show the remaining ESP cards and highlight the fact that had they picked ANY other card, the total would have been different.

Which makes it all the more incredible when you prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you predicted the EXACT number they would arrive at! Utterly impossible - utterly mindblowing.

ESP By The Numbers is totally self-working. No sleight of hand. No gimmicks. No sticky stuff. Just a brain frying piece of magic that you'll want to perform again and again and again!

How accurate is the ad copy? This is everything that happens
 
What's in the box?  Download code, cards, pre-printed prediction and box to carry it all in. + you also get a Matrix reloaded bonus effect using normal cards

Key points: One easy set up (if you can count to 20) and you're set – no sleights.

How are the production values: BBM makes great videos – high quality with plenty of clear instruction.
 
Is it well made: The cards are high quality with crisp clean graphics and are built to last you a long time.

Is it well taught: The combination of John Bannon and Liam Montier is a powerhouse of easy to follow teaching.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?"  It’s a packet trick of about 20 cards
 
Does it "play big?" Mind reading always plays strong.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required:  Super super super easy
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? None
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) In any situation, although it helps if you have a table
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
___X__ Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
 My thoughts to make this stronger and to disguise the method, use your best false shuffle and cuts – and then write your own prediction – don’t use the pre-printed card.

+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN2EymYVBPw

Title: A New Angle
Creator: Ryan Plunkett & Michael Feldman
Publisher: Magic Inc.
MSRP: $ 45
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced
DVD Run time: 155 pages

Type of effect:  New tricks with a stripper deck

Manufacturer's Write Up: A New Angle is filled with magician foolers, hard-hitting practical effects for laymen, and off-the-wall new ideas to springboard your own creativity. Many of the effects are all three of the above. That's because the authors have dusted off a secret weapon that you probably already have buried in the back of your magic drawer:
 
The Stripper Deck (AKA the Tapered Deck, Shaved Deck, Wizard Deck).

Written by Ryan Plunkett and Michael Feldman, photographed by James Murphy, designed by Heather Wood, edited by Susan Palmer Marshall and Pedro Nieves-Bosque, with a foreword by Lance Pierce.

By combining subtleties, sleight of hand and new ideas with this nearly forgotten tool that every serious magician already owns, Ryan and Michael will show you how to unlock mind-blowing effects you never thought possible. They invite you to work through the material proposed and search for your own angle in other overlooked places.
 
What is in the book? What’s it about?


“A tapered deck is not just for getting control over a single selected card. It’s not just for removing the black cards from the red, or the face up cards from the face down. It can hide any number of cards in the deck, up to and maybe even beyond half the deck. It can give you control over a selected block, create a break for you, simulate other gimmicked cards, unshuffle the deck, offer you a glimpse of the card, and much more. In this book, we’ll explore this wide variety of options.”
Ryan and Michael
 
I know what you’re thinking… hard back forty five dollar book about the stripper deck? Why? You can just buy the Encyclopedia of Card Tricks and get over 40 tapered deck tricks for $13.
 
Well… you’ve never seen a tapered deck book like this one, nor seen tricks like these.
 
Trust me.
 
Why is this book cool? It’s a collection of thoughts, principles and techniques regarding the tapered deck you’ve never even considered.
 
And this is one of the exciting things about magic in general. Once in a great while someone (or ‘someones’) comes along and forces you to look at something old in a brand new way.
 
Why is a stripper deck cool? Because it’s a gimmicked deck that does more than one thing – most gimmicked decks (gaff decks) only do one thing. You carry the entire deck around and it only does one effect.
 
So you can use it as a gimmick, but at any time you can simply do a NORMAL card trick with it. In other words – a tapered deck is cool because you can turn the “heat” on and off.
 
But, even more than that… Ryan and Michael are not just giving you some “new effects” – these are new – everything.
 
I watched Ryan perform a few of these tricks, and even though “I knew” it was a tapered deck and even though “I knew” the strip out move to watch for… Ryan still blew me away – probably MORE SO because I knew what to look for (or at least I thought I knew what to look for).
 
Like me, the tapered deck was probably one of your first gimmicked tricks you ever got.

And like me, you’ve probably since left it at the bottom of a drawer.
 
Are you ready for something exciting? Are you ready for a new angle?
 
In this book the authors discuss the misconceptions associated with tapered decks.
You’ll get a chapter about the cut of a deck and how to make your own deck with a card trimmer.
 
In the book you get 23 plots PLUS a whole lot of extras that either continue where the previous trick left off, or take it in a new direction. In the write up you get the perfect combination of technical and humor – plus you’ll never get lost. In other words, you won’t re-read a section in confusion asking, “What did I just read?”
 
Plus, the imaginary spectators are always named “Leah and Rachel.”
 
Did I mention 23 Tricks? (Here are a few I pulled out)
 
Collect Yourself – three spectators select cards. The cards are lost. The deck is shuffled.  Then the aces appear with the selections in-between them.
 
Shuffleupagus Redux – How about you shuffle the cards – show them shuffled and then place them in the box and hand the tuck to your spectators to shake (they’re in there!) but when the tuck is re-opened and the cards are spilled out – the deck is in new deck order.
 
Twin Peeks – this effect allows you to know the identity of any card your spectator peeks at as you riffle the corners.
 
Color Shift – a color changing deck routine
 
Trick Play – you fan 12 to 15 cards for a spectator and have a spectator “think” of any card – the spectator does and when the cards are spread again, only one card is reversed – the spectator’s thought of card.
 
There are other contributions from:
 
Nathan Colwell
Frank Fogg
Brian O Neill
Lance Pierce and Harapan Ong
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
__X__ Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
 My thoughts: I love books, I love hardbacks even more. This new addition to my library will be loved for years to come. You’re going to want to read this with a stripper deck in your hand – if you haven’t picked up a new one in a while – add one to cart along with this book.

Video review:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjfQuSeK0JM

video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfge6JaKOo

Bicycle is an iconic American brand proudly made in the United States for over 130 years. The Bicycle playing cards American flag deck celebrates our American heritage and history. These hand-illustrated cards feature Images of the stars and stripes in unique pips and face cards, and include references to the Brand's historical card back and tuck designs.

Standard index, Poker size
American made since 1885
Hand-illustrated tuck case, card back and Court card faces
Printed on premium Bicycle brand cardstock
Classic air-cushion finish for ease of shuffling and optimum performance

To find your favorite decks, or those rare decks you can't find - try here: https://rareplayingcards.com?rfsn=280990.3da4d

My video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CJ1gW4xwTU

This is the sixth volume in this series of easy-to-do, subtle card effects from master card trick creator, Nick Trost. As with the rest of the books in this series, Mr. Trost's card magic is based on subtle moves and principles, rather than difficult sleight of hand - leading to audience astonishment. The majority of the material has not been previously published. There are over 100 tricks in 13 chapters, including Unique Card Effects, Coincidences, Court Card Capers, Blackjack Bafflers, Poker Puzzlers, Gambling Tricks, Divinations, Predictions and ESP Card Tests. Two chapters with new and different effects are also included: "Gilbreath Plays Poker, Part 3" and "Triple Dealing Effects."

You'll enjoy performing his style of magic, concentrating on presentation to WOW your audience!

237 pages

Title: Over The Edge
Creator: Landon Swank
Publisher: Hydra Entertainment
MSRP: $ 40
Skill Level: intermediate
DVD Run time: 2 hours

Type of effect: Deck Marking techniques

Manufacturer's Write Up: Over The Edge is the second release in the Complete Control series featuring renowned Illusionist, Landon Swank. These closely guarded, underground techniques built the foundation for Swank's gambling exposés performed around the world and with almost two decades of evolution, the scope and scale of this utility is enormous. Edge Work is the secret of secrets, and without a doubt the single most powerful tool a sharper can possess.

There are countless time-tested gambling practices that are extremely useful: crimps, nail nicks, peeks, daubing, the list goes on and on. What this video exposes, however, is in a league of its own for the simple reasons that it can be implemented almost immediately after it's learned, and it allows for the exceptional ability to know the position of every card in a deck, even after a spectator shuffles!
 
This is one of those incredibly rare skills that transcends the boundaries so often present when sleight of hand is required, and your imagination is the only limit to the miracles that can be performed.

Swank's exact edging methods have been a closely guarded secret for years, but now this powerful, versatile, and highly coveted information is being made available for anyone who shares the passion for controlling cards. Without a doubt, the secrets divulged in this video, when used properly, will astound not only laymen, but professional gamblers and magicians alike!

If you want to learn more gambling secrets, Complete Control is an in-depth exposé of powerful techniques used by master card sharps worldwide. The four-part series provides a meticulously selected, comprehensive collection of sleights, secrets, and skills that, when combined, are arguably the most versatile and practical collection available.
 
Every move has been obsessively reengineered and continually performance-tested for over fifteen years, resulting in virtually a nonexistent line between what's fraud and what's fair. Regardless of your current skill level, if you want the ability to impress friends, perform professionally, or simply have the knowledge to protect against potential cheats,
 
Over The Edge gives you the necessary arsenal to build a masterful reputation.

How accurate is the ad copy? No deception
 
What's in the box?  DVD and “normal” Bee casino deck in red or blue

Key points:
- Quickly Learned, Easily Implemented & Unimaginably Powerful!
- Know The Location Of Any Card In A Shuffled Deck!
- The Most Powerful and Versatile Weapon In A Card Sharp's Arsenal!
 
How are the production values: He is mic’d - A lot of it is Landon standing behind a table, but I really would have appreciated a lot more close ups – especially for the gimmick construction. I felt the camera was too far away
 
Is it well taught: 30 minutes is gimmick construction, Landon teaches you how to “mark” a borrowed deck (provided it is a casino back) and he will also teach you how to: cut to a marked card. 
 
A few of the Tricks Taught:
 
Full Control – magician allows the spectator to select any four of a kind and shuffle the deck – and the magician cuts to all four cards.
 
Omniscient – once again the spectator is allowed to shuffle the deck, the magician then proceeds to do a deck memorization routine, calling the suits or pips of each top card and ends by cutting to all 4 aces.
 
There is also an unnamed Poker deal demonstration.
 
Homing Beacon – a selected card is “marked on the fly” and then using the two jokers – the chosen card is sandwiched between the Jokers. (also marking one card on the spot, makes a good ‘key card’ for future effects)
 
Instant Aces – a cutting to the aces effect
 
Out of my own world – a out of this world effect
 
Beyond a Flourish – a cut and shuffle flourish that reveals all 4 aces
 
Double Estimation – spectator shuffles and calls out either the red or black aces and you call out the exact position (by number) where both aces are in the stack from the top down.
 
As far as the explanations to the effects, much of what takes place depends on your spectator, so Landon tells you how to “navigate” the trick as it progresses. For these types of effects, each time you perform them – the effect will play different.
 
Landon also expects you to have a working knowledge of card work – second deals, culling, double undercuts etc.
 
Does it "play big?" This deck has the potential to create several different routines – the concept of knowing the location and value of any card – is limitless.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: You will need to learn how to read the markings, get fast at reading them and develop the skill to cut to those cards.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? You will need to modify the entire deck per Landon’s instructions … and you’ll need to be careful… and patient.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) Absolutely, but work best for those of you who do gambling and poker demonstration effects.
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
_____ Very Satisfied
__X___ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
My thoughts: It was good, there is a lot of potential there, but I was left feeling like there should have been more.

+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux8HD9XHiLw

video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDD-opJwVGc

A mind-blowing collection of card magic that is easy to perform (mostly self-working with options to add some simple sleights if you want to)!

Ryan Schlutz is known as a genius creator of easy to do card tricks. His bestselling DVD’s ‘Miracles Without Moves’ and ‘Effortless Effects’ have armed countless magicians with material that has blown spectators away but required no sleight of hand skill to perform.
 
On ‘Only Slightly Sleighty’ Ryan unleashes seven brand new barnstorming card routines that take everything to the next level. Most of the routines are still sleight-free or super easy (and those that aren’t are still easily achievable by magicians of any skill level), but Ryan also teaches extra options for those who want to incorporate some sleights into the equation and add extra layers of deception to the material. Everything is taught on the DVD, so you can start simple and then build your way to card ninja expert!
 
The focus of the tricks on ‘Only Slightly Sleighty’ is giving your audience the feeling that THEY have control of everything. Ryan has honed and refined these routines with the implicit target of making the audience feel like they have made every decision. Because if THEY made decisions, then the tricks truly ARE magic! It’s a masterclass in audience control and relaxed misdirection. You’ll have a lot of fun performing these routines, and you WILL fool people!
 
Features:
Future Card
Shuffles Therapy
Long Way Out
Any Card To Any Sum
Magic Camp
Combined
We Do As We Do
 
Plus a great bonus section on how to use Pencil Dots & Edge Marking to expand your magical skill-set and add a very special tool to your magical armory.