by dat8962 » Sep 16th, '08, 22:57
Marc did use it as an opener in his IBM/SAM routine.
Forget what the reviewers say - it is a great effect and I saw Marc perform it a couple of weeks before the competition. Drop him an email and I'm sure that he will get back to you quickly.
Member of the Magic Circle & The 2009 British Isles Close-Up Magician of the Year
It's not really an optical illusion - it just looks like one!