Executive Suite by David Minton and Alakazam Magic

Created by: David Minton, Alakazam Magic

Executive Suite is a sophisticated mentalism and card magic trick that plays well in close-up, walk-around, and parlor settings. It involves the use of hotel room keys and vibrant envelopes to create a visually engaging and interactive experience for the audience. The trick is themed around corporate or business settings, making it ideal for professional engagements. It's ready to perform out of the box with high-quality props and combines strong theatrical hooks with practical mechanics, offering a surprising and humorous twist at the end.

Key features

  • High-quality props included

  • Ready to perform out of the box

  • Ideal for close-up, walk-around, and parlor settings

  • Combines mentalism and card magic

  • Corporate or business-themed

  • Interactive and engaging for audiences

  • Includes a surprising and humorous twist

Pros

  • Visually striking and well-received

  • Easy to learn and perform

  • Great for storytelling

  • Highly interactive

  • Keeps the crowd engaged

  • Suitable for professional engagements

Cons

  • Works best with specific setups

  • Requires a willing participant

  • Might not click with everyone at first

Effect

Executive Suite is a mentalism routine that uses hotel room keys and colorful envelopes to create a visually engaging performance. An audience member picks and swaps envelopes, attempting to match a visible card for a prize. The trick builds suspense with each choice and ends with a surprising twist where the magician humorously "wins" the prize instead. The effect is clean, interactive, and works well in both close-up and parlor settings.

Full details

Executive Suite is designed for performers who want a high-impact routine with minimal setup. The trick includes high-quality props, making it ready to perform out of the box. It leverages gambling and corporate themes, adding storytelling potential for magicians who enjoy narrative-driven magic. The method is straightforward, allowing performers to focus on presentation and audience engagement.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who perform in walk-around, close-up, or parlor settings. It works well for those who enjoy interactive routines with strong audience participation. If you like gambling-themed effects or corporate-themed magic, Executive Suite fits naturally into your repertoire. Performers who appreciate clean, visual mentalism will also find this trick valuable.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Executive Suite is easy to learn and perform. The method is simple, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. No advanced sleight of hand is required, so beginners can quickly add it to their sets. The trick relies more on presentation and audience management than complex techniques.

What magicians say

  • Sebastian Tocamagic describes Executive Suite as playing "super super well" in real-world performances, highlighting its effectiveness in walk-around settings.
  • RealMagicReview praises the trick for its clean, colorful presentation and suitability for parlor settings, noting that it works right out of the box.
  • AlakazamMagicUK calls it a "fantastic effect" with a humorous twist that keeps audiences engaged.
  • Multiple reviewers emphasize its interactive nature, making it a strong choice for group performances.

Executive Suite is a well-received trick that combines strong visuals, audience interaction, and easy execution, making it a solid addition to many magicians' routines.

What people are saying about Executive Suite

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Executive Suite is a fantastic effect, described as a 'Las Vegas Edition,' suggesting a sophisticated or high-roller-themed effect, possibly involving gaffed cards or sleight-heavy routines.

RealMagicReview says...

'Executive Suite' is a clean, colorful mentalism routine with hotel room keys, ready to perform out of the box with high-quality props.

sebastiantoca9208 says...

Executive Suite played 'super super well' in a real-world gig, highlighting its success and audience appeal.

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