Fool Us by Dani Daz

Effect

The Fool Us trick by Dani DaOrtiz is a multi-phase card magic routine designed to create strong moments of surprise and impossibility. The performance includes an interactive opening where spectators freely stop the deck at different points, leading to coincidental matches (such as multiple tens appearing at their chosen locations). The main phase, called "The Ritual," involves a card-at-any-number effect where a freely named card appears at a freely named position in the deck. The entire routine is structured to build suspense and culminate in a powerful, seemingly impossible conclusion.

Full Details

The Fool Us Act download provides a nearly three-hour breakdown of Dani DaOrtiz’s performance, including detailed explanations of each phase. The tutorial covers:

• The Opening: A spectator-driven sequence where stops in the deck lead to unexpected matches.
• The Ritual: A self-working card-at-any-number routine that forms the core of the act.
• Performance Theory: Insights into Dani’s decision-making, timing, and psychological forces.

The download costs $40 USD and is available exclusively through Vanishing Inc. It requires a table for performance, making it best suited for parlor or stage settings.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who:

• Enjoy interactive card magic with strong audience participation.
• Perform in seated, table-based environments (parlor, stage, or close-up with a table).
• Want a modular routine that can be adapted or split into standalone segments.
• Appreciate in-depth explanations of both method and performance theory.

Sebastian Toca, a reviewer, states: "If you like card magic, like Dani DaOrtiz, and were fooled by his original act, go ahead and buy this. It’s an amazing purchase."

Difficulty

The Fool Us Act is rated as intermediate in difficulty. While some phases are self-working, others require precise timing, forces, and audience management. Sebastian notes: "The way Dani does it is more difficult than my method because his relies on timing and forces. Mine has safety nets."

The tutorial breaks down each move in slow motion, making it accessible for dedicated learners. However, mastery will require practice, especially for smooth execution in live performances.

What Magicians Say

Sebastian Toca, who incorporated parts of the act into his own show, praises the download:

• "The tutorial is fantastic—well-shot, well-explained, and very easy to understand."
• "The act is modular. You can take pillars from it and integrate them into your own performances."
• "One of Dani’s best downloads because it balances method and philosophy."

He rates it 9.5 out of 10, calling it a "must-have" for card magic enthusiasts. The only noted limitation is the requirement of a table, restricting its use in walk-around or standing performances.

For magicians looking for a structured, engaging card routine with strong audience impact, Fool Us is a highly recommended option.