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Aria by Stephanus Alexander

Created by: Stephanus Alexander

Aria by Stephanus Alexander is a card revelation trick that uses a gimmicked card to create a visual change effect. The spectator sees a card transform or reveal a message, making it a close-up magic trick. However, the method relies on a flap card variation, which has been criticized for being poorly disguised and unoriginal. The trick is marketed as unique, but reviewers have noted that it fails to deliver on this promise. Buyers should be aware that the gimmick is not examinable, and the trick has been heavily criticized for its lack of practicality and effectiveness.

Key features

  • Uses a gimmicked card for a visual change effect

  • Close-up magic trick

  • Relies on a flap card variation

  • Not examinable by spectators

  • Marketed as unique but criticized for being unoriginal

Pros

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Cons

  • Poorly disguised method

  • Unoriginal and not fooling anyone

  • Gimmick is not examinable

  • Lack of practicality and effectiveness

  • Waste of money according to reviewers

Effect

The 'Aria' trick by Stephanus Alexander is a card revelation effect. A spectator selects a card, and the magician reveals it in a surprising and visual way. The trick uses a gimmicked card to achieve the revelation, but the method is not well concealed, making it less effective for experienced audiences.

Full details

'Aria' involves a gimmicked card that allows the magician to reveal a chosen card in a seemingly magical way. The trick relies on a flap card method, which is a common technique in card magic. However, the design of the gimmick is poorly disguised, making it obvious to even beginner magicians. The ad copy for the trick claims it is unique, but reviewers have found it to be unoriginal and lacking in innovation.

Who should consider the trick

This trick may appeal to beginners who are new to card magic and are not familiar with the flap card method. However, experienced magicians or those who perform for knowledgeable audiences may find the trick too obvious and poorly designed. If you are looking for a card revelation effect with a more polished and deceptive method, 'Aria' may not be the best choice.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The 'Aria' trick is relatively easy to perform, as it relies on a simple gimmick to achieve the effect. However, the poor design of the gimmick means that the trick requires careful handling to avoid exposing the method. The ease of performance is offset by the challenge of making the trick look convincing to an audience.

What magicians say

Craig Petty, in his 'Honest Trailer: Magic Edition' review, strongly criticizes 'Aria', calling it one of the worst magic tricks he has ever seen. He points out that the method is unoriginal and poorly disguised, making it obvious even to beginners. Craig jokes that the gimmicks could be repurposed as confetti rather than used for magic. He also disagrees with the ad copy's claim of uniqueness, calling it laughable. In another review by magic-tv, Craig and Ryland also heavily criticize 'Aria' for its poor design and lack of examinability, giving it negative scores. They suggest that the trick fails to deliver on its promises and is not worth the investment.

What people are saying about Aria

Craig Petty says...

Craig Petty strongly dislikes 'Aria', calling it one of the worst magic tricks ever. The trick uses a flap card method but is poorly disguised and unoriginal.

magic-tv says...

The 'Aria' trick is heavily criticized for its poor design and lack of examinability, giving it negative scores.

Review videos