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Game Night by Craig Petty

Created by: Craig Petty

Game Night by Craig Petty is a mentalism and card magic trick designed for close-up and casual settings like gatherings or game nights. The spectator freely names any card, then signs a different card from a regular deck. In a stunning visual transformation, the signed card impossibly changes into the exact card they named, all while held in their own hands. This self-contained routine requires no difficult sleight of hand, uses ordinary-looking trivia cards and provided gimmicks, and can be repeated immediately for the same person with the same card without markings, duplicates, or memorization. It's a practical, high-impact effect that delivers a powerful climax, making it ideal for performers seeking a deceptive and engaging mentalism piece.

Key features

  • No difficult sleight of hand required, making it accessible to various skill levels

  • Completely self-contained routine using provided gimmicks and a regular deck of cards

  • Can be repeated immediately for the same person with the same card

  • Uses ordinary-looking trivia cards for a relatable theme

  • Effect happens in the spectator's hands to maximize impact and eliminate suspicion

Pros

  • Highly visual and powerful climax

  • Practical for casual settings like game nights

  • No markings, duplicates, or memorization needed

  • Self-contained with easy setup

Cons

  • Requires specific gimmicks that come with the trick

  • May not suit performers who prefer sleight-heavy routines

Effect

Game Night is a mentalism effect that uses ordinary trivia cards. A spectator thinks of any word from a card. The magician reveals the exact word. The effect can be repeated immediately for the same person with the same card. The magic happens directly in the spectator's hands.

Full details

Game Night is a complete routine by Craig Petty. It uses standard looking trivia cards. The method requires no markings, no duplicate cards, and no memorization. The effect is self contained. You only need the provided items and a regular deck of cards. The routine ends with a clear and powerful climax. The signed card visually changes into a different card the spectator named earlier. This change happens in the spectator's hands.

Who should consider the trick

Game Night suits magicians who perform in casual settings. It works well at gatherings or family game nights. It is for performers who want a strong mentalism effect with common objects. It is also good for magicians who prefer self contained routines with no sleight of hand.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Game Night requires no difficult sleight of hand. Craig Petty states it is accessible to a wide range of performers. The method is practical and easy to execute. You can perform it after learning the provided instructions.

What magicians say

Nick Locapo says Game Night allows you to "know the exact word a person is thinking of" and that it "can be repeated immediately for the same person with the same card". Alex Kirk provides his trusted perspective on the trick, highlighting its potential for a magician's repertoire. Craig Petty promotes it as a practical, high impact product designed for working performers. He emphasizes that the magic happens "in the spectators' hands", which removes suspicion.

What people are saying about Game Night

magic-tv says...

The core effect involves a signed card visually changing into a different, previously named card in the spectator's hands. No difficult sleight of hand required, making it accessible to a wide range of performers.

monstermagicshop says...

This release from the well-known magician is examined, with Kirk offering his trusted perspective on its potential for a magician's repertoire.

penguinmagicshop says...

A mentalism effect using ordinary-looking trivia cards where you can seemingly know the exact word a person is thinking of. It can be repeated immediately for the same person with the same card, requiring no markings, duplicates, or memorization.

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