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Has this been done anywhere?

I have been sitting on this idea for a while. I've often thought, if I open my set with a colour changing deck effect such as 'Blindsided', then later on want to use a gaffed deck later on like an I.D or In a Flash, or whatever else, by taking out a different case would look odd, so you would have to make an excuse for switchin decks out in the middle of performance, because either the case or the deck will be different colour come that point. ( hope that made sense!! )


Anywho.. I have been working on a gimmick that would allow for the following.. after the deck changes colour in a colour changing deck routine, and havng the case on the table in full view the whole time, as the cards are being put back into the card case.. the card case is seen to change colour in full view and with no cover whatsoever!!

I like the idea.. as it would allow for other gaff decks to be switched in later without any problems.. and provide continuity.. plus would make the inital effect stronger as the spec will have sworn the card case was a different colour.

But as magic is so widespread, I just wondered if there is anything similar out there.. Im assuming something similar exists.. I would be interested to know what?

Answers on a postcard please!!

AMy just be an outside idea-so shoot me down if you wish, but www.cards4magic.co.uk does a bike card that has a a face card and on the back has the card case printed on it-if this could maybe be used I dont know-would need some cover though...

This reminds me of a colour-changing case effect in Randy Wakeman's Rainbow Book. (Scroll down to Icing on the Case by Michael Powers). I don't know how the method compares to yours, but there's some clever thinking behind it.

Thanks for the replies. Interesting.

The gimmick im workin on would essentially allow the case to be examined before the change ( not that anyone would want to ) and the change would happen with seemingly no cover.

The effect in Randy Wakemans book sounds interesting though. Im sure the prinicple could be applied to a non rainbow change.

I really like this idea, especially if the spectator could inspect or handle the case before the color change.

No one may want to inspect it, but if you do an effect where the spectator is holding the remainder of the deck in the case, or the empty case - then as your next effect change the color of the case, it could make quite the impression.

indeed. The case is in full view the entire effect and could be held by the spectator easily, the gaff is unseen!! ( except for 2/3's of a second during the change.. which 1 second of misdirection would easily cover )

I.D wrote:...The effect in Randy Wakemans book sounds interesting though. Im sure the prinicple could be applied to a non rainbow change.

Definitely, yes.

I've just re-read the relevant section in Randy Wakeman's book; while it is only two pages long, the information in it is priceless. Basically, the card case is left on the table, in full view, the whole time you are performing with the cards. When you pick up the case to replace the cards, it magically changes colour. The case, however, cannot at any point be handled by the spectator; in this respect, your idea sounds better.

I really love the sound of this effect and Randy Wakeman's method is practical (provided you're happy to put in a bit of work to produce the gimmick - not difficult) and quite unlike anything I have ever seen or read anywhere else. It is also the easiest thing in the world to perform, which is always a bonus.

Your examinable case also sounds very interesting; I'd be interested to know how this develops.

good stuff. Randy Wakemans effect sounds very similar. I might have tocheck it out regardless.

Yes I will be working on this until its developed. I doubt it should take more than 10 mins to make up a good gimmick once perfected. And it should be durable due to the nature of it.

It is in theory very practical too, it requires a smooth move and a seconds misdirection.

I'll keep you posted.