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HEX by Christian Grace

Created by: Christian Grace

HEX is a revolutionary mentalism card trick that creates an unforgettable psychological experience. In this two-phase routine, a spectator genuinely thinks of any card from a freely shuffled deck while also freely selecting a physical card—all without any writing, fishing, or forcing. The performer reveals both cards with direct clarity, creating the sensation of genuine mind reading. The real magic happens in the second phase: just when the routine seems over, the spectator discovers that the entire deck they've been handling is completely blank, including the very card they're holding. This powerful twist suggests the entire experience existed only in their mind, creating a disorienting and memorable moment that challenges their perception of reality. Designed for close-up and parlor settings, HEX requires no deck switches, no writing, and can be performed with a spectator's own ungimmicked deck from home, making it highly practical and impromptu. The trick includes two custom gimmicks and teaches three complete routines, offering versatility for different performance situations.

Key features

  • Everything happens in the spectator's hands, increasing perceived fairness

  • No deck switch required—can be performed with a spectator's own deck

  • No forcing involved—the card is genuinely thought of

  • Nothing is written down during the routine

  • Includes two custom gimmicks and teaches three complete routines

  • One routine can be performed with a normal deck from your working set

  • Designed to solve common problems with mental card tricks

  • Creates a powerful psychological moment that spectators remember long after

Pros

  • Exceptionally clean method with maximum spectator freedom

  • Highly practical for real-world performance conditions

  • Powerful two-phase structure with a memorable climax

  • Versatile with multiple routine options included

  • No traditional equivoque or one-ahead strategies needed

  • Visual and impossible transformations that baffle spectators

Cons

  • Requires purchase of specific gimmicks (though one routine works with normal deck)

  • May require practice to master the psychological presentation

  • Limited to card-based mentalism effects

Effect

HEX is a mentalism effect with a card deck. A spectator thinks of a card. They also freely choose a physical card from the deck. The performer reveals both cards. The routine has a second phase. The spectator then sees the entire deck is blank. The card they are holding also becomes blank. This creates the feeling that the experience happened only in their mind.

Full details

HEX is a trick by Christian Grace. It is a thought-of card revelation. The method requires no deck switch. Nothing is written down. The spectator does all the handling. The card is genuinely thought of, with no force used. The trick includes two custom gimmicks. The instructions teach three complete routines. One routine uses a normal deck from a performer's set. The other routines use the included gimmicks. The effect is designed for close-up and parlor settings.

Who should consider the trick

HEX is for magicians who perform mentalism. It is for performers who want a clean method. It is good for those who perform with borrowed decks. It suits magicians who want a strong psychological moment. It is also for those who like routines with multiple phases. The trick offers different presentational angles with its three routines.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The promotional materials do not specify a difficulty level. The method is described as practical. The handling happens mostly in the spectator's hands. This can reduce technical difficulty for the performer. The routines use principles like control and misdirection. Learning three routines will require study of the provided instructions. The use of gimmicks means some setup is needed before performance.

What magicians say

Reviewers highlight the cleanliness of HEX. Vanishing Inc. Magic calls it "the cleanest method" for a thought-of card. They state "everything happens in the spectator's hands." Itsallthingsmagic notes it creates "a psychological moment that spectators remember." They praise that it requires "no deck switch" and "nothing is written down." MurphysMagicSupplies host Beau described HEX as "a clever and visual card-to-pocket effect that doesn't require a duplicate card." Christian Grace designed HEX to solve common problems with mental card tricks. The promotion positions it as a high-impact commercial release.

What people are saying about HEX

itsallthingsmagic says...

The real psychological impact comes in the second phase. Just as the spectator believes the routine is over, they discover that the entire deck they've been handling is completely blank, including the very card they are holding. This twist suggests that everything they experienced existed only in their mind.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Beau was particularly impressed with Christian Grace's HEX, describing it as a clever and visual card-to-pocket effect that doesn't require a duplicate card. [...] The climax reveals the entire deck and the chosen card transform into blank cards, creating the illusion the experience happened in the spectator's mind.

SaturnMagicShop says...

Christian Grace is known for creating well-crafted, commercial magic, so the routine is presumably designed for real-world performance with a strong magical climax. The promotion focuses on selling the effect's experience rather than its mechanics.

VanishingIncMagic says...

The advertised experience is one of pure mentalism. The spectator freely thinks of a card while handling the deck themselves. Because everything happens in their hands and the thought process is completely free, the eventual revelation feels impossible and devoid of standard magical procedure.

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