Fully Booked by Vinny Sagoo

Effect

Fully Booked is a book test where a spectator freely chooses any page in a book and places their finger on a playing card. Without the magician watching, the spectator follows simple directional instructions. They move their finger to a second card. The magician then reveals the exact card the spectator is thinking of. The magician can name the card or produce it from a deck. The book contains no words, only playing cards scattered on its pages.

Full details

Fully Booked is a language-independent book test. The book has 54 pages. Each page shows randomly arranged playing cards. The method uses a clever force system with 13 possible force cards. The trick is self-working and repeatable. It comes with a crib for easy reference during performance. The crib lists the revelation for each page and the movement instructions. The book is small and portable. It fits in a pocket. The book has no markings or branding, so spectators can examine it. The force cards follow a standard CHaSeD order: Clubs, Hearts, Spades, Diamonds. This order helps with memorization.

Who should consider the trick

Fully Booked is for magicians who want a practical book test. It works for mentalists. It is good for performers who need a portable trick. It suits those who perform in multiple languages. It is ideal for close-up and walk-around magic. David from Magic Orthodoxy says it is an excellent everyday carry item. Craig Petty notes it is a solid choice for mentalists wanting a complete book test system.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Fully Booked requires no sleight of hand. It is self-working. The method relies on mental tracking. The crib provided makes performance easy. With practice, performers can memorize the system. David states it is easy to master with practice. Mentalistonashoestring says it is simple to perform. One reviewer notes that a page must be removed during the trick, but this is straightforward.

What magicians say

David from Magic Orthodoxy loves Fully Booked. He calls it a modern, practical book test. He praises its ease of use and strong audience impact. He says, "I’ve gotten so good at card tricks, I don’t even need a deck anymore!" Craig Petty appreciates its practicality and completeness. He highlights that it comes with everything needed to perform. Mentalistonashoestring says it is portable, examinable, and uses a fresh method. The reviewer recommends it for its versatility and quality.