Chop Shop by John Bannon
Created by: John Bannon
Where to buy
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Key features
Uses seven standard Bicycle-backed playing cards
Minimal sleight of hand required
Resets in seconds
Four aces at the end are 100% examinable
Perfect for close-up, table hopping, or walk-around performances
Can transition into other ace routines
Pros
Easy to perform with practice
Gets strong reactions from audiences
Packs flat and plays big
Minimal pocket space required
Versatile for various performance settings
Cons
Requires mastery of the Elmsley count with varying numbers of cards
Potential thickness issue when starting with seven cards
Audience may question what's in the performer's pocket after the trick
What people are saying about Chop Shop
ChampionMagic says...
I really enjoy performing this effect it has yet failed to get me a great reaction it's easy to do it packs flat but plays big takes up minimal pocket space.
Performance videos
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Review videos
Chop Shop by John Bannon Magic Review
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Promotional videos
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Tutorial videos
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