Cage by Biz and Big Blind Media
Created by: Biz, Big Blind Media
Key features
Part of the 'Shades Vol. 1' collection featuring 10 unique color changes
Categorized as 'Insane' difficulty, requiring advanced skill and dedicated practice
Designed for visual impact, ideal for social media and real-life performances
Focuses on the intersection of fun and practicality to inspire frequent practice
Available as a downloadable or purchasable product from Big Blind Media
Pros
Highly visual and deceptive effect that creates strong spectator reactions
Encourages skill development and mastery through challenging practice
Part of a collection with varied difficulty levels to suit different magicians
Cons
Extremely difficult to learn and perform, not suitable for beginners
Requires significant time investment to practice and perfect
May be too complex for casual performances without extensive rehearsal
Effect
The Cage color change makes a selected playing card visually transform inside the deck. The magician holds the deck in one hand. The chosen card appears to be trapped within the deck. With a quick motion, the card's color and identity change while it remains in full view, surrounded by the other cards.
Full details
Cage is one of ten color changes included in the Shades Vol. 1 collection by Biz. It is a single, advanced technique. The change is performed with the deck held in the hand. The selected card is visible among the other cards during the transformation. The method does not require the card to be hidden or covered by the other hand. The change happens quickly and is very visual.
Who should consider the trick
This trick is for magicians who want a challenging and visual color change. It is for performers who enjoy difficult card sleights. It suits magicians who perform for live audiences or create content for social media. The change is designed to be fun to practice. It is best for those who have mastered other card techniques.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
Cage is categorized as an insane difficulty move. It is the only trick in the collection with this rating. It requires a high level of skill and dedicated practice. The move is not for beginners. Magicians should be comfortable with advanced card handling before attempting to learn Cage.
What magicians say
Biz, the creator, designed the collection around fun and practicality. He states that if a move is fun to practice, a magician is more likely to master it. The collection aims to inspire more frequent practice. Cage is noted as a crazy change. Reviewer BigBlindMedia categorizes the ten changes by difficulty, with Cage being the sole entry in the insane tier. The change is meant to motivate performers to handle their cards more often.
What people are saying about Cage
BigBlindMedia says...
The collection is positioned as a tool to inspire more frequent practice and performance, with Cage as the single, highly challenging change in the 'Insane' tier designed to motivate performers to pick up their deck more often.
Promotional videos
Shades Vol. 1 (10 Colour Changes) by Biz | Trailer
BigBlindMedia mentioned this magic trick in this video.
