Crazytown by David Regal

Effect

The audience sees a magician use two decks: a blue deck and a red deck. The blue deck is marked with a sticker to prove it hasn’t been switched. The red deck is used for a highly random card selection process where participants shuffle and cut packets of cards freely. Four cards are chosen from the red deck. The magician then reveals that the blue deck, untouched from the start, contains those exact four cards face up—while the rest of the deck is blank. The kicker is that the four predicted cards also display the phrase "Crazy Town population US," adding humor and surprise.

Full details

Crazytown by David Regal is a prophecy-style trick involving two decks. The blue deck holds a prediction, while the red deck is used for the selection process. The blue deck is "magician-proofed" with a sticker to prevent suspicion of switching. The red deck is handled fairly, with participants mixing and cutting packets of cards to ensure randomness. The four selected cards from the red deck match the four face-up cards in the blue deck, which is otherwise blank. The routine includes audience participation, subtle handling, and a clean reset.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who enjoy interactive routines with strong audience participation. It works well for performers who like deceptive methods with minimal sleight-of-hand. Those who appreciate humor in their presentations will find the "Crazy Town" theme engaging. It is ideal for close-up or parlor settings.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick relies more on method than advanced sleight-of-hand, making it accessible to intermediate magicians. The handling is straightforward, but attention to detail is necessary during the selection process to maintain fairness. The reset is clean, allowing for repeated performances.

What magicians say

Magic-TV praised the trick’s fairness, stating, "The selection process is highly random, making the trick feel fair." They also highlighted the surprise element: "The 'Crazy Town' twist adds humor and surprise."

Alex Kirk from Monster Magic Shop called it "close to genius," praising its deceptive methodology and clean reset. He noted, "The routine includes audience participation, subtlety, and a clever gimmicked deck." However, he mentioned that the four predictions are fixed unless additional gimmicked decks are purchased.

Both reviewers emphasized the trick’s strong impact and deceptive nature, making it a standout choice for performers looking for a memorable prediction effect.