Guise by Jamie Daws
Created by: Jamie Daws
Key features
Allows spectator to shuffle the deck before card location
Simple method with no difficult sleight of hand required
Quick reset ideal for repeated performances
Versatile and adaptable to existing card routines
Visual and surprising card reveal for strong audience impact
Pros
Highly deceptive and easy to execute
Practical for professional and amateur use
Worker-friendly with minimal setup
Cons
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Effect
The audience sees a spectator freely shuffle a deck of cards. The magician then takes the deck and instantly reveals the spectator's chosen card in a visual and surprising way.
Full details
Guise is a utility device for card magic. It allows a spectator to shuffle the deck. After the shuffle, the magician can find a selected card immediately. The method is simple and does not use difficult sleight of hand. The trick resets quickly. It is designed for repeated performances. The supplied routine is solid, but the principle can be added to a magician's existing card routines.
Who should consider the trick
This trick is for magicians of various skill levels. It is suitable for professional magicians who perform walk-around or table-hopping magic. Amateur magicians will also find it accessible. Anyone looking for a reliable card location that works with a shuffled deck should consider Guise.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
Guise is not difficult to perform. It requires no complex sleight of hand. The method is simple to execute. Magicians can learn it quickly. The trick is practical for real world conditions.
What magicians say
Magic Orthodoxy says Guise is a clever utility device. The method is simple and deceptive. The reviewer loved the practicality of the effect. The visual climax gets strong audience reactions. Magic Orthodoxy states, "The routine is quick to reset, making it ideal for table-hopping or walk-around magic." The overall opinion is very positive. It is described as a worker-friendly tool for professional or amateur magicians.
What people are saying about Guise
magicorthodoxy says...
The method is simple and deceptive, requiring no difficult sleight of hand, making it accessible for various skill levels. [...] The visual climax of the card reveal gets strong audience reactions.
Review videos
Magic Review - Guise by Jamie Daws
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