Big Blind

In this video, Craig Petty showcases his new trick 'Big Blind,' a card prediction effect that uses three poker chips. The trick starts with a bet involving chores, making it interactive and fun. The spectator thinks of a card, and despite Craig initially guessing wrong twice, he reveals that the correct card (10 of clubs) was predicted all along, with the prediction hidden on the poker chips in the spectator's hand. The trick is praised for its surprise element, ease of performance, and the fact that it doesn't require any cards, making it stand out from traditional card tricks. Pros include its fooling nature, simplicity, and the interactive betting aspect. Cons might be the initial wrong guesses, which could confuse some spectators, but this is part of the trick's charm. The trick is highly recommended for its creativity and fooling power.

Takeaways:

• Uses three poker chips for a card prediction effect.
• Involves interactive betting, making it engaging.
• The reveal is surprising as the prediction is in the spectator's hand all along.
• Praised for its fooling nature and simplicity.
• Recommended for its creativity and surprise element.

In this 5x5 special, Craig Petty highlights five close-up magic performances by his son, Ryland Petty. The tricks include 'Quinto Extreme' from the Cheetah Chips project, a self-working poker chip routine that matches a prediction; 'Level Up', a switch cartridge trick that Ryland loves due to his passion for Nintendo; Nicholas Lawrence's Vanishing Card Case, a visual opener that establishes credibility; 'Poker Chip Poker', another Cheetah Chips routine that simulates a poker game; and 'Big Blind', a card trick without cards that Ryland performs uniquely. Each trick is praised for its directness, visual appeal, and suitability for Ryland's style. The video also mentions the availability of these tricks through magic dealers and promotes Craig's online streaming platform, The Netrix.

Takeaways:

• Ryland Petty performs five close-up magic tricks, showcasing his favorite routines.
• The tricks include a mix of self-working and sleight-of-hand techniques, suitable for various performance styles.
• Cheetah Chips and Level Up are highlighted as standout tricks for their directness and visual appeal.
• The video promotes Craig Petty's online magic streaming platform, The Netrix.
• Each trick is performed in a real-world setting, demonstrating their effectiveness with audiences.

The reviewer provides an in-depth look at 'Big Blind,' a magic trick where a spectator thinks of any one of 52 cards, and the magician reveals it on the back of three poker chips. The trick is praised for its strong effect, ease of use, and minimal pocket space requirement. However, the plastic quality of the chips is noted as a downside, though it's argued that lay audiences won't notice. The tutorial is comprehensive, covering various handlings and psychological tips. The trick is compared favorably to the invisible deck and 'Any Card' by Richard Sanders for its mind-reading effect. The reviewer rates it 97%, highlighting its power and practicality despite minor cons like the plastic chips and non-instant reset.

Takeaways:

• Big Blind is a powerful prediction trick using three poker chips, allowing a spectator to think of any card which is then revealed on the chips.
• The trick is easy to perform, requires minimal pocket space, and comes with a 2-hour tutorial by Craig Petty.
• Plastic quality of the chips is a minor con, but lay audiences are unlikely to notice or care.
• The trick gets strong reactions, comparable to the invisible deck, and is suitable for close-up and walk-around performances.
• The reviewer highly recommends Big Blind, giving it a 97% score, and plans to use it in their close-up sets.