by Lenoir » Dec 31st, '07, 23:15
I purchased this trick today for £4.50 from Davenports Magic store in London! Only been messing with it for half an hour and a group of 10 mates completely CONFUSED!
The Effect
You show a small packet of cards(9 to be excact) and show the bottom to be the eight of hearts(this could vary from shop to shop). The magician deals the cards from the bottom into two piles. One face up, and one face down, each card he puts down being shown as the eight of hearts(again, or other card). The last card is the King of clubs(the wild card) and as if by magic, the four face down cards turn into four king of clubs. the magician squares these up, and one by one turns the four eight of hearts left on the table into kings of clubs, leaving a fan of NINE KINGS OF CLUBS.!
Cost
£4.50 from Davenports, not sure if available elsewhere.
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
3...DL and Glide.
Review
A brilliant trick for someone who knows the basic sleights. It is a great opener for a show and for eyes! There are several probelems however. For example, one wrong move (DL or glide) and you are going to look like a right nelly and people will forever be suspicious. It is VITAL that everything goes smooth, theres no plan b for this trick.
It is also virtually impossible to show more than once because ordering of cards and different "gimmicks" are used.
In conclusion, a decent trick that will and does fit pefectly between joiner more drastic and substantial card tricks.
Overall
"I want to do magic...but I don't want to be referred to as a magician." - A layman chatting to me about magic.