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The Effect
I'll give you the company blurb.

The magician removes a unfolded, empty card case from his pocket and displays it to the audience. "I do this to save space. Did you know that a cardbox is just a piece of cardboard that's been folded up?" He shows the opened box on all sides, then folds the cardboard back into the shape of a card box. He snaps his fingers, opens the flap and pulls out a full deck of regulation playing cards with which to perform his next miracle!

Comes complete with the ingenious custom-crafted, precision-made gimmicked card case that makes this amazing routine possible and detailed, photo-illustrated instructions.

Cost

£19.51

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)

1.5 - It's easy as...but relies on good presentation

Review

I'm not sure how old this is, but I thought I'd review it at the same time as the screwed deck, as they do the same thing. Again - not so much a trick, but an addition to any card trick you care to use. It is quite well made...although by it's very nature it is a bit flimsy. Unlike the screwed deck, this can hold an entire pack. Presentation is a major part of the trick, and you don't want it examined afterwards (stick it straight back in your pocket).

As I said not really a trick in its own right, but a nice additional opening to any trick.

Overall

On the up side, this is a fun opening to any card trick. Not as visually amazing as the screwed deck (as it basically does the same thing) and, unlike the screwed deck can fit an entire deck, it also comes in Red or Blue. On the down side, this is vastly overpriced for what you get (I paid $25 Australian dollars - about 10 pounds - and I thought that was overpriced). Also, the 'Bicycle' deck it pretends to be is actually spelt 'Bicicle'!! - not that most people would notice...but really.

If you want this type of effect, go fot the screwed deck, it is visually more arresting and you get more for your money.

anymore comments on this thread sudden deck 2 looks good

The Big Q wrote:Comes complete with the ingenious custom-crafted, precision-made gimmicked card case that makes this amazing routine possible ..............

As far as the quality of the gimmick goes, do you feel it should hold up well to extended use?

In case anyone was wondering, there is an ungimmicked version of this trick (well close enough to it) in Paul Harris' Art of Astonishment. (I cant remember the name of the trick offhand though, I'll post it tomorrow)

The Art of Astonishment one is called "Dehydrated Deck"

As far as the quality of the gimmick goes, do you feel it should hold up well to extended use?

I have it, wrote a review of it elsewhere, and think it's a good little piece. At the end of the day it is just a cardboard box. So will wear out just llike a normal deck would, in your pocket/in use. I didn't think Sudden Deck 2 was an improvement, and people I know think the same. That's includes the guy who bought it.