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Ghost Deck by Murphy's Magic

Created by: Murphy's Magic

Ghost Deck is a close-up card magic trick that creates a series of impossible visual transformations and coincidences, culminating in a stunning, examinable finale. The spectator sees a deck where every card has a unique back design. The performer removes two cards, then hands the deck to a spectator, who freely deals cards face down and stops at two points of their choice. The performer marks these spots with their two cards. The first revelation shows that the backs of the performer's marking cards perfectly match the backs of the spectator's chosen cards. Then, when all four cards are turned face up, their faces match as well. Finally, the rest of the deck is revealed to have blank faces, allowing everything to be examined. This self-working routine requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible for beginners and pros alike, and is ideal for impromptu mentalism or card magic in close-up or parlor settings.

Key features

  • Self-working with no sleight of hand required

  • Features unique back designs on every card for enhanced visual impact

  • Allows full spectator control with free choices during the routine

  • Builds through multiple phases of impossibility for a strong climax

  • Ends with an examinable deck (blank-faced cards)

  • Includes all necessary cards and online instructions for easy learning

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, suitable for all skill levels

  • High visual impact with clean handling

  • Versatile for close-up and parlor settings

  • Spectator involvement increases the sense of fairness and astonishment

Cons

  • Relies on a gaffed deck, limiting impromptu use without preparation

  • May require resetting between performances

Effect

The Ghost Deck creates a series of impossible coincidences with playing cards. A spectator deals the deck and stops at two freely chosen points. The performer marks these spots with two cards. The backs of the marking cards perfectly match the backs of the spectator's chosen cards. When all four cards are turned over, their faces also match. The entire remaining deck is then shown to have blank faces, allowing full examination.

Full details

The Ghost Deck is a gaffed deck of cards designed for multiple visual transformations and vanishes. It enables performers to create moments of pure visual magic. The deck features unique back designs on every card, which enhances the illusion of impossibility. The routine is structured to be entirely hands-off for the magician, placing control with the spectator. It includes multiple phases that build to a final, examinable state. The product comes with all necessary cards and online instructions for learning and performance.

Who should consider the trick

The Ghost Deck suits magicians who perform close-up or parlor magic. It is ideal for those wanting to add visual transformations to their card work. Performers looking for self-working effects with high impact will find it valuable. It works well for mentalism routines due to its impossible coincidences. Magicians who prefer tricks with clean handling and examinable props should consider this deck.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Ghost Deck requires no sleight of hand. It is designed to be super-easy to learn and perform. The method is self-working, making it accessible to beginners. The online instructions provide clear guidance for quick mastery. Performers can achieve strong effects with minimal practice. Craig Petty and Ryland noted the clean handling makes it practical for real-world use.

What magicians say

Alex Kirk from Monster Magic Shop highlighted the Ghost Deck as a unique deck for visual or handling characteristics. The Alakazam Magic UK team praised its versatility for creating multiple effects from a single prop. They said, "The hosts were impressed by the clever design that allows for multiple effects." Craig Petty and Ryland from Magic TV noted its "sheer visual impact" and called it a "powerful tool for a magician's arsenal." Murphy's Magic emphasizes that the magic happens in the spectator's hands, making it a powerful piece of impromptu mentalism.

What people are saying about Ghost Deck

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The hosts were impressed by the clever design that allows for multiple effects from a single prop. They highlighted its potential for creating moments of pure visual magic that are relatively easy to perform.

Alex Kirk says...

Alex Kirk loved the Ghost Deck by Murphy's Magic, a deck of cards that likely offers a unique visual or handling characteristic.

Craig Petty says...

Craig and Ryland were particularly impressed with the sheer visual impact of the effects it enables. The gimmick is reportedly well-made and allows for clean handling, making it a powerful tool for a magician's arsenal.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Murphy's Magic emphasizes that Ghost Deck is super-easy to both learn and perform, requiring no sleight of hand. The magic truly happens in the spectator's hands, making it a powerful piece of impromptu mentalism or card magic.

SaturnMagicShop says...

The promotion highlights that the Ghost Deck is part of a wider, 'fantastic range' of magic products available from the retailer.

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