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Asi Wind Masterpiece by Asi Wind

Created by: Asi Wind

The Asi Wind Masterpiece is a close-up card magic routine performed FASDIU (From A Shuffled Deck In Use), meaning it uses a deck that has been genuinely shuffled by a spectator, eliminating any suspicion of a pre-arranged deck and heightening the perceived impossibility. This trick showcases Asi Wind's elegant and deeply fooling construction, making it ideal for real-world performances where practicality and deception are paramount. Buyers should note that this trick emphasizes core magical concepts and utility over polished presentation, and it is taught alongside a subtle deck switch to enhance versatility in close-up conditions.

Key features

  • Performed FASDIU (From A Shuffled Deck In Use) to eliminate suspicion of a pre-arranged deck

  • Focuses on subtlety and practicality for close-up magic

  • Includes a taught deck switch for added deception and utility

  • Emphasizes core magical concepts over polished presentation

  • Designed for real-world performance and community sharing

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and fooling due to FASDIU condition

  • Practical for close-up conditions with real-world applicability

  • Encourages feedback and community engagement for improvement

Cons

  • Casual, unedited presentation style may not appeal to those preferring polished tutorials

Effect

The Asi Wind Masterpiece appears as a magic trick performed with a borrowed and shuffled deck of cards. A spectator shuffles the deck, and the magician then performs an impossible effect. The deck is in use and appears completely ordinary, which makes the outcome very surprising.

Full details

The Asi Wind Masterpiece is a card routine designed to be performed From A Shuffled Deck In Use, often abbreviated as FASDIU. This means the magician uses a deck that a spectator has just shuffled. The method does not require a pre-arranged deck. The routine is structured to create a powerful and clean magical moment. The teaching for this trick also includes instruction on a subtle deck switch. This switch is a covert move that allows the magician to exchange one deck for another without being detected. The switch is practical for close-up magic conditions.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who perform close-up or table magic. It is suitable for performers who want to use a borrowed and shuffled deck. It is also for those who wish to learn a deceptive deck switch to expand their toolkit. Magicians who value strong, practical routines for real-world performance will find this material useful.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Asi Wind Masterpiece routine requires practice to perform smoothly. The deck switch taught alongside it demands a focus on subtlety and natural handling. The creator of the tutorial emphasizes that the methods are practical for performance. The difficulty level is manageable for a magician who is willing to put in the necessary rehearsal time.

What magicians say

Profrt, a reviewer, describes the Asi Wind Masterpiece as a "favorite trick" and calls it a "masterpiece." They highlight that performing it from a shuffled deck "eliminates any suspicion of a pre-arranged deck and heightens the perceived impossibility." Regarding the deck switch, Profrt states the emphasis is on its "subtlety," which they note is "the most critical quality for any switch intended for close-up conditions." They conclude that the combination provides "both inspiration and a direct, usable technique" for magicians.

What people are saying about Asi Wind Masterpiece

profrt says...

Performing a trick FASDIU is a hallmark of strong, practical magic, as it immediately eliminates any suspicion of a pre-arranged deck and heightens the perceived impossibility. [...] The emphasis is on the move's subtlety, which is the most critical quality for any switch intended for close-up conditions.

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