(Review) Atomic Deck by Craig Petty
Craig Petty's "Atomic Deck" offers a groundbreaking solution to the classic Any Card at Any Number (ACAAN) effect, aiming to replicate the legendary Berglas Effect with remarkable simplicity and effectiveness.
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This innovative trick allows a freely named card to appear at a freely chosen number in a deck, all without complex sleight of hand or memorization.
Key Features:
Here are some of the key features to Craig Petty's Atomic Deck:
Ease of Use
Designed for magicians of all skill levels, the "Atomic Deck" requires no sleight of hand, memorization, or mental calculations. The deck remains in full view throughout the performance, and cards can be dealt directly into the spectator's hands.
The method is facilitated by a specially designed deck that handles most of the work for the performer.
Innovative Design
The deck utilizes a unique stock that eliminates the need for roughing sprays or chemicals, ensuring durability and longevity comparable to a standard deck of cards.
This thoughtful design allows for some level of examination by lay audiences without revealing the secret, though magicians may detect the method upon close inspection.
Versatility
While the primary effect involves the use of a phone to encode necessary information seamlessly, alternative methods are taught to perform the trick without any visible technology, catering to various performance styles and preferences.
My Thoughts
PROS:
Easy to do
Use any phone to do the trick - no APP, just web-based applications.
Two different versions - one is a 'science' type site people punch in information to and you can see what you need - the other is a fake 'note's on your phone that will get you the peek you neeed.
Supplied with gimmick cards.
CONS:
It works about 80% of the time due to the method (calculations), so you must ask several people to write down Any Card and Any number.
Cards can't be handed out - well, they can, but the order can't be disturbed.
Cards are paper-thin, which is part of the method, so I'm not sure how long they will last.
Overall, Murphy's Magics "Atomic Deck" stands out as a significant advancement in the realm of card magic, offering performers a practical and astonishing tool to captivate audiences with the elusive ACAAN effect.
Price: $49 US dollars
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