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Confused Deck by BigBlindMedia

Created by: BigBlindMedia

The Confused Deck is a card magic routine that utilizes the Clipflip move, a versatile utility sleight that can be adapted for color changes, displacements, vanishes, steals, and reverses. This routine is part of a broader collection that includes nine applications and three complete routines, showcasing the move's potential to enhance any card magic performance. Ideal for close-up magic, the Confused Deck offers magicians a deceptive and engaging way to astonish their audience with a simple yet powerful move.

Key features

  • Versatile utility move adaptable to various effects

  • Includes method, alternate methods, nine applications, and three routines

  • Highlights include the Confused Deck, Sandwich Effect, and Elevator Effect

  • Encourages mastery and integration into existing routines

Pros

  • High versatility with a single move

  • Comprehensive learning material included

  • Potential to significantly enhance card magic repertoire

Cons

  • Requires practice to master the move

  • May be overwhelming for beginners due to the breadth of material

Effect

The Confused Deck is a card routine that uses the Clipflip move to create a series of baffling transformations and transpositions. To the audience, it appears as if the deck is in a constant state of chaos, with cards visually changing places, reversing, or vanishing in impossible ways. The routine is designed to be fast-paced and visually deceptive, making it ideal for close-up or parlor performances.

Full Details

The Confused Deck is one of three complete routines included in Biz’s Clipflip from Big Blind Media. It relies on the Clipflip move, a versatile sleight that can function as a color change, displacement, vanish, steal, or reverse. The routine is structured to maximize the deceptive potential of the move, creating multiple magical moments in quick succession.

The full download includes the method for Clipflip, alternate handling options, nine different applications, and three full routines—Confused Deck, Sandwich Effect, and Elevator Effect. Biz emphasizes that mastering the move first is key before integrating it into performances.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This routine is best suited for intermediate to advanced card magicians who are comfortable with sleight of hand and want to expand their repertoire with a highly deceptive utility move. It is particularly useful for performers who enjoy fast-paced, visual card magic with multiple effects in a single routine.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Clipflip move itself requires practice to perform smoothly, but once mastered, it can be adapted into various routines with relative ease. The Confused Deck routine demands precise timing and handling, making it more suitable for those with prior card magic experience. Beginners may find the sleight challenging at first, but the included alternate methods and detailed instruction help with learning.

What Magicians Say

Big Blind Media describes Clipflip as a "true utility move" with a high return on investment. The Confused Deck routine is highlighted as one of the standout applications, showcasing the move’s ability to create multiple deceptive moments in a short performance. Biz encourages magicians to experiment with the move, stating that it can be integrated into virtually any card routine once mastered.

The Elevator Effect, another routine included in the download, is described as a "crazy idea," further demonstrating the creative potential of Clipflip. The overall consensus is that this move and its accompanying routines offer strong value for magicians looking to enhance their card magic.

What people are saying about Confused Deck

BigBlindMedia says...

Biz clearly believes Clipflip is a valuable addition to any magician’s toolkit. He positions it as a utility move with a high return on investment, offering a multitude of applications and routines within a single download.

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