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ESCAPE

Created by: Paul Carazo

ESCAPE is a self-working card trick where the spectator shuffles and selects a card from a borrowed deck, which the magician then identifies without ever touching the cards. This trick, created by Paul Carazo from Mental Voyage, is based on an old Ed Marlo effect and is perfect for magicians of all levels, especially those looking for an easy yet impressive card trick. The method is ingenious and requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to everyone.

Key features

  • Self-working card trick
  • No sleight of hand required
  • Magician never touches the deck
  • Based on an old Ed Marlo effect
  • Easy to learn and perform
  • Great for magicians of all levels

Pros

  • Impressive effect with minimal effort
  • Can be performed with any borrowed deck
  • No need for sleight of hand
  • Affordable at $10
  • Includes a 15-minute tutorial with performances

Cons

  • Requires the magician to see every card during performance, which might require a brief pause

What people are saying about ESCAPE

magicorthodoxy says...
This is a really cool self-working card trick that you can do and it doesn't matter if you're not a mentalist [...] it's ingenious it's genius it's based on a very old Ed Marlo effect that Paul's kind of modified so that it can be this particular trick.

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Review
ESCAPE
magicorthodoxy

Magic Review - ESCAPE by Mental Voyage

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In this video, David reviews 'ESCAPE' by Paul Carazo from Mental Voyage, a self-working card trick that stands out for its simplicity and the fact that the magician never needs to touch the deck. The trick involves a spectator shuffling and selecting a card, which the magician then identifies without any sleight of hand. The method is based on an old Ed Marlo effect, modified by Paul to create this particular trick. The tutorial is 15 minutes long, with 8 minutes dedicated to performances. David highlights the trick's ease of use and its impressive effect, making it a great addition to any magician's repertoire. The only minor drawback is the need to see every card during the performance, which might require a brief pause. However, this is easily masked by the magician's presentation. The trick is priced at $10, offering great value for its impact and ease of execution.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is self-working and requires no sleight of hand.
  • It can be performed with a borrowed and shuffled deck.
  • The method is based on an old Ed Marlo effect, modified by Paul Carazo.
  • Priced at $10, it offers great value for its impact.
  • The tutorial includes 8 minutes of performance footage.
  • The trick is easy to learn and execute, making it suitable for magicians of all levels.
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