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Beyond Invisible by Joshua Jay

Created by: Joshua Jay

Beyond Invisible is a close-up card magic routine that uses the classic Invisible Deck principle to create a mind-blowing illusion. From the spectator's perspective, they are asked to merely think of any card from a deck, without ever naming it aloud or making any physical selection. The magician then reveals that the entire deck has been turned into a reversed, 'invisible' deck, except for one card—the very card the spectator was merely thinking of, which is found face-up and perfectly normal among all the other face-down cards. This trick is a powerful piece of mentalism and card magic that plays with the audience's perception of impossibility, as no forces or sleights are apparent. Buyers should note that this routine is part of the 'Hand Picked Astonishments: Invisible Deck' set, which includes a professional-quality red Invisible Deck and online instructions, making it ready to perform immediately.

Key features

  • Taught by Joshua Jay with detailed breakdowns of moves, motivations, and nuances

  • Includes multiple routines such as Beyond Invisible, Cell Phone Presentation, and Jay Sankey's X

  • Covers foundational to advanced techniques including handling, presentation tips, misdirection, timing, and psychological concepts

  • Designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals

  • Comes with a professional-quality red Invisible Deck and online instructions for immediate use

Pros

  • Comprehensive instruction from a legendary magician

  • Suitable for all skill levels

  • Includes a variety of routines to maximize the Invisible Deck's potential

  • Ready to perform out of the box with included deck and instructions

Cons

  • May require practice to master advanced psychological concepts

  • Limited to effects using the Invisible Deck principle

Effect

The Beyond Invisible trick uses an Invisible Deck to create a powerful mentalism effect. A spectator names any card they are thinking of. The magician reveals that the entire deck is composed of different cards, except for one. That one card is the spectator's freely named thought-of card, and it is the only card in the deck that is face the opposite way. The effect is a direct and impossible match of a spectator's thoughts.

Full details

Beyond Invisible is one of several routines included in the "Hand Picked Astonishments: Invisible Deck" set taught by Joshua Jay. The set provides a complete guide to using the Invisible Deck, moving from basic handling to advanced performance concepts. The instruction covers motivations for each move, presentation tips, and psychological techniques to strengthen the effect. The package includes a professional-quality red Invisible Deck. The Beyond Invisible routine itself is designed to be a strong, stand-alone piece of magic that leverages the unique properties of the Invisible Deck.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians. Beginners will find the instructions clear and complete for starting performance. Professionals can use the advanced concepts and multiple routines to add new presentations to their existing repertoire. Magicians interested in mentalism effects or who want a powerful, self-contained trick will find this valuable.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The mechanical actions required for Beyond Invisible are not physically difficult. The set is designed so performers can start immediately. The challenge lies in the presentation and timing. Joshua Jay's instructions provide detailed breakdowns on these performance aspects. With practice, the trick can be performed smoothly by magicians at any skill level.

What magicians say

The set is taught by Joshua Jay, who provides detailed explanations for every move and motivation. The instruction covers foundational to advanced techniques, including misdirection and psychological concepts. The package includes multiple routines like Beyond Invisible, offering variety for a magician's act. As summarized from the promotional material, the set is presented as containing everything needed to start performing right away and is effective for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.

What people are saying about Beyond Invisible

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The set is presented as a curated collection of routines favored by top magic creators, aimed at being equally effective for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Joshua Jay breaks down each effect with meticulous detail, ensuring that every move, motivation, and nuance is explained for clarity and mastery.

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