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Royal Vanishing Card Case - The Perfect Accessory for Your Svengali, Stripper, Marked, Diamond or Invisible Magic Deck of Cards
naphtalia's Full Review: Royal Vanishing Card Case - The Perfect Accessory ...
Magicians lie.
It's part of the job description. We're out to fool your senses. Still, for most of us, ours is an honest lie. In exchange for the attention you pay us, we promise to entertain by showing you things that are impossible. You know it's a trick; we're not telling you we have super-human powers. Our sincerest desire is to entertain you.
Not all people use magicians' tricks to perform honest lies. Some people use these techniques for less honorable ends.
And then there are those who balance on the edge between honesty and lies. These folks present you a truth in a way that makes an object seem like more than it is. Among this group are those who used to sell magic from the back of comic books and now sell it on-line.
A case in point is the Vanishing Card Case. This is a terrific trick. It is easy to do. It is appropriate for anyone old enough to do a card trick. It requires a bit of acting. It is a great fooler and can work well as a transition between sections of an act.
When the trick is performed, the magician takes out a special deck of cards. S/he keeps it in a special carrying case. One side of the case has a window in it through which the deck of cards can be seen. The magician takes out the deck and opens it. S/he pulls out a card and shows it around. It doesn't matter if the magician knows what the card is....it's not that kind of trick. S/he then puts the card back into the box. The box is put back in the case. With a wave of the hand, the card is supposed to magicially pass out of the box and through the case. When nothing happens, the magician goes to check what's gone wrong and the entire deck has disappeared.
I think that's a terrific trick. There are ways to dress it up by having the card or the deck appear elsewhere.
On line, you will see descriptions of this trick which include ideas to make other items appear where the deck of cards should be. None of these are difficult, but they are not all practical. These include vanishing the full sized deck and producing a mini-deck, or a book of matches, or a coin, or a hankerchief. An experienced magician would recognize the pitfalls of various suggestions, but for someone just starting out, these seem like improvements - besides, there are so many more things you can do! In truth, those I know who use this trick use it in its most basic form or with one other variation that is not listed in the advertising. Frankly, most folks I know would agree that those variations weaken the trick rather than strengthening it.
Some of the links to this also tell you that this is made to use with one of a number of special magician decks. This trick comes with everything you need to perform it. Adding any additional materials is not necessary. They could be used with it, but that's a matter of creating an act. Not adding to the trick at hand.
The vanishing card case works best in close-up situations. Though I know people who perform it for classroom-sized audiences, it loses a lot of its impact in that larger setting where you can't see what happens at every moment. Though there is little card handling here, this trick seems to work best with those who feel comfortable with a deck of cards - either playing card games or doing card magic. This trick requires routining. It comes with basic suggestions for patter, but these can always be refined to fit the performer. To me it seems most natural performed by an adult, but I've seen it successfully presented by children as young as 10.
I highly recommend this trick for those who want a great baffler. I recommend you remain suspect of the advertising. Despite all the promises, it's a great trick....and that's the truth.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 10 Type of Toy: Magic
Age Range of Child: 9 Years or Older
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