Easy Tones by Rich Relish and Craig Petty

Created by: Rich Relish, Craig Petty

Easy Tones by Rich Relish and Craig Petty is a versatile card magic trick designed for close-up, parlour, and even stage performances. The effect allows the audience to freely think of any color from the deck, with the choice being completely fair. The magician can then reveal and even predict the chosen color, creating a mind-blowing experience. The trick includes over two hours of routines, featuring contributions from Craig Petty, known for his hard-hitting and jaw-dropping magic. Suitable for beginner magicians, this deck offers creative methods and clever secrets that elevate any performance.

Key features

Freely chosen color by the audience
Over two hours of routines included
Suitable for beginners
Versatile for close-up, parlour, and stage magic
Creative and clever methods

Pros

Highly versatile for various performance settings
Beginner-friendly with clear instructions
Includes contributions from Craig Petty
Creative and engaging routines

Cons

Some tricks may feel similar to other card prediction decks
Not all routines may feel entirely unique to seasoned magicians

Effect

Easy Tones by Rich Relish and Craig Petty is a versatile card magic trick that allows the audience to freely think of any color from the deck. The choice appears completely fair, yet the magician can instantly reveal the selected color—sometimes even predicting it before the spectator makes their choice. The effect is clean, interactive, and leaves a strong impression, making it suitable for close-up, parlor, and even stage performances.

Full Details

Easy Tones is a marked deck of cards with a cleverly integrated system that enables multiple powerful routines. The deck comes with over two hours of instructional content, featuring 10 brand-new routines from Rich Relish and Craig Petty. The methods are designed to be deceptive, with some tricks allowing for instant resets and others incorporating psychological forces.

The deck maintains a standard appearance, ensuring no suspicion from spectators. The included routines range from direct mind-reading effects to visual transformations, making it adaptable for different performance styles.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

Beginner magicians – The methods are straightforward, and the deck does most of the work.
Intermediate performers – The included routines offer depth for those looking to expand their repertoire.
Mentalists – Several effects play well as pseudo-psychic demonstrations.
Card workers – The deck integrates seamlessly with existing card magic techniques.

Difficulty Level

Easy Tones is rated as beginner-friendly, meaning most magicians can pick it up quickly. The deck’s design minimizes sleight-of-hand requirements, though some routines may benefit from additional practice for smooth execution.

What Magicians Say

Murphy’s Magic describes Easy Tones as "absurdly clever" with "wildly creative methods," praising Craig Petty’s contributions as "jaw-dropping."
Magic Orthodoxy notes that while some tricks feel similar to other marked deck effects, the overall quality is high, stating, "The deck is superb."
Performers appreciate the versatility, with routines that work in one-on-one settings, parlor performances, and even stage shows.

Easy Tones offers a strong combination of practicality and impact, making it a solid addition to any magician’s toolkit.

What people are saying about Easy Tones by Rich Relish and Craig Petty

Magic Orthodoxy says...

The deck is superb, but some of the tricks in this felt similar to other tricks of deck similarity. The tricks themselves didn't feel overly creative as far as being different from other tricks you've seen.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Easy Tones allows your audience to freely think of any color from the deck—the choice is freakishly fair, and immediately you can reveal not only that you know what it is but you can also predict it too.