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GC Switch by Daniel Madison

Created by: Daniel Madison

GC Switch is a sophisticated close-up card magic routine that centers around a powerful gambling demonstration. A spectator shuffles a deck of UNGAR Playing Cards and deals five random cards. The magician then tells the story of poker legend Stu Ungar's 1997 World Series of Poker win, showing a 'POKER LESSON' gaff card that depicts his exact winning hand. The five cards dealt by the spectator are revealed to match this historic hand, creating a moment of astonishment. This trick is built into every deck of UNGAR Playing Cards, which includes the updated gaff card, and requires access to a detailed tutorial video for learning the methods. It emphasizes psychological control and nuanced sleight-of-hand, making it ideal for magicians interested in advanced card manipulation and gambling-themed effects.

Key features

  • Built into UNGAR Playing Cards with a special 'POKER LESSON' gaff card

  • Focuses on 'Nuance Card Switches' for subtle, multi-moment deception

  • Includes techniques like Cohort Switch, Mad Switch, and GC Switch

  • Utilizes the MAD HOLDOUT DEVICE for secret card holding and switching

  • Teaches a full routine with a compelling narrative based on poker history

  • Requires practice and access to additional instructional content

Pros

  • High-impact effect with a strong storytelling element

  • Multiple switching techniques taught for versatility

  • Integrated into a custom deck for seamless performance

Cons

  • Requires purchase of specific UNGAR Playing Cards

  • Involves complex sleight-of-hand that may be challenging for beginners

  • Dependent on additional tools like the MAD HOLDOUT DEVICE for some methods

Effect

The GC Switch creates a moment where a participant deals five random cards from a shuffled deck. The magician then shows a picture of a famous poker hand. The five cards dealt by the spectator are revealed to be that exact hand. The effect is a direct match to a historic poker moment.

Full details

The GC Switch is part of a larger routine called The WINNING Hand. This routine uses a special card included in UNGAR Playing Cards. This card is called the POKER LESSON gaff card. It shows Stu Ungar's 1997 World Series of Poker winning hand. The routine is a gambling demonstration. A participant shuffles and deals cards. The magician tells a story about the poker legend. The cards the spectator deals then match the hand on the gaff card. The method for the routine is built into the deck of cards. The GC Switch is one technique used to achieve the final revelation.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians interested in card switching techniques. It is for performers who want to present a strong gambling demonstration. It appeals to those who appreciate a story based on real poker history. The routine requires the use of a specific deck of cards and an optional device. It is suited for magicians looking to study nuanced deception.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The GC Switch is part of a group of techniques called 'Nuance Card Switches'. Daniel Madison describes these as subtle and multi-moment actions. They are executed while a participant is dealing cards. This makes the moves difficult to detect. The routine involves several sleight of hand techniques. Performing it requires practice to make the actions look natural. The use of the MAD HOLDOUT DEVICE adds another layer to the method. Mastery requires a good understanding of timing and misdirection.

What magicians say

Daniel Madison presents this project as a masterclass in card switching. He says the routine is "a deep study on card switches, framed around a powerful gambling demonstration." He focuses on the concept of 'Nuance Card Switches', which lack a rigid structure. Madison states the goal is to achieve deception through "multiple, subtle actions." He explains that the method is built into the UNGAR Playing Cards, using the updated POKER LESSON gaff card. The routine is described as an essay on deception, using a compelling narrative from poker history.

What people are saying about GC Switch

Daniel Madison says...

This project is less about a single trick and more about a masterclass in the philosophy and technical execution of the card switch. [...] It's designed for magicians looking to deepen their understanding of psychological control and nuanced sleight-of-hand within a structured, commercial routine.

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