Dead Reckoning on Steroids

Dead Reckoning on Steroids is a card magic trick that enhances John Bannon's Dead Reckoning by allowing the spectator to shuffle their pile, not just cut it, to truly lose their selected card. This trick is perfect for close-up magic performances, offering a more interactive and deceptive experience for the audience.

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Key features

Enhances the original Dead Reckoning trick by allowing spectator shuffling
Perfect for close-up magic performances
Interactive and deceptive experience for the audience
Downloadable content for easy access

Pros

Adds a new layer of deception to a classic trick
Interactive element increases audience engagement
Easy to learn and perform
Affordable price point

Cons

Requires familiarity with the original Dead Reckoning trick
Digital download may not appeal to those preferring physical products

Effect

Dead Reckoning on Steroids is an enhanced version of John Bannon's classic card trick, Dead Reckoning. The effect allows a spectator to freely shuffle a deck of cards, ensuring their selected card is genuinely lost in the mix. Unlike the original, where the spectator merely cuts their pile, this version provides a method for the spectator to shuffle the deck themselves, making the effect more deceptive and impossible-seeming. The magician then reveals the selected card in a surprising and impossible manner.

Full Details

This release builds on the foundation of Dead Reckoning but introduces a key improvement: the spectator can shuffle the deck, eliminating any suspicion of prearrangement or forced cuts. The method ensures that the selected card remains trackable despite the spectator's shuffling, making the revelation even more baffling. The download includes instructions on how to perform the effect seamlessly, along with a full performance demonstration.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Dead Reckoning on Steroids is ideal for magicians who:

Already perform Dead Reckoning and want to elevate the effect.
Prefer tricks where the spectator has more control, increasing the perceived fairness.
Enjoy card magic with strong, impossible-seeming revelations.
Want a reliable, easy-to-execute method that doesn’t rely on complex sleight of hand.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The trick is designed to be accessible, requiring minimal sleight of hand. The method is straightforward, making it suitable for magicians of varying skill levels. The primary challenge lies in presentation and timing rather than technical execution.

What Magicians Say

Murphy's Magic highlights Dead Reckoning on Steroids as a solution for magicians who want to perform Dead Reckoning with a more convincing shuffle. The release is praised for its practicality and deceptive method, allowing performers to strengthen an already powerful effect. The video summary notes that this version "provides a solution to achieve just that," referring to the ability to let the spectator shuffle freely while still controlling the outcome.

The trick is positioned as an affordable and valuable upgrade for those familiar with the original, offering a fresh take on a well-established routine.

What people are saying about Dead Reckoning on Steroids

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Have you ever wanted to perform John Bannon's Dead Reckoning in a way that you could actually show the spectator Shuffle not just cut their Pile in order to truly lose their selector card if so look no further than dead reckoning on steroids.