Imagination Deck by Ben Harris and Vanishing Inc

Created by: Ben Harris, Vanishing Inc

The Imagination Deck is a revolutionary take on card magic, blending mentalism and visual effects to create stunning routines. This close-up magic trick uses a specialized deck based on the Svengali principle, allowing for self-working and highly visual effects. Spectators imagine a card, and through a series of deceptive shuffles and reveals, their chosen card appears impossibly. The deck is part of a larger project that includes two other unique decks (Chimera and Parity) and a detailed 126-page book with clear instructions and practical routines. Suitable for magicians of all levels, the Imagination Deck encourages creative exploration and offers instant resets for most tricks. Some decks are examinable, while others, like the Chimera Deck, are not. Perfect for both casual performances and professional gigs, this trick will elevate your card magic to new heights.

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Key features

  • Uses the Svengali deck principle for innovative routines

  • Self-working and highly visual effects

  • Instant resets for most tricks

  • Detailed 126-page book with clear instructions

  • Suitable for magicians of all levels

  • Encourages creative thinking and exploration of card magic

  • High-quality production by Vanishing Inc

  • Some decks are examinable, while others are not

Pros

  • Self-working routines

  • Instant resets

  • High-quality production

  • Clear and detailed instructions

  • Suitable for all skill levels

  • Encourages creative exploration

Cons

  • Some decks are not examinable

Effect

The Imagination Deck creates a mentalism-style effect where spectators imagine a card, and the magician reveals it in a surprising and impossible way. The trick uses a blend of visual and psychological elements to make the chosen card appear as if it was truly predicted or influenced by the spectator's thoughts.

Full details

The Imagination Deck is part of Ben Harris's project 'Symmetry, Parity & The Chimera Deck,' which includes three unique decks and a detailed book. The deck builds on the Svengali principle but introduces fresh and innovative methods. The routines are self-working, meaning they require minimal sleight of hand, and most tricks feature instant resets, making them practical for repeated performances. The deck is designed to be highly visual and engaging, with some routines allowing the deck to be examined by spectators.

Who should consider the trick

The Imagination Deck is suitable for magicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced performers. Beginners will appreciate the self-working nature of the routines, while experienced magicians can use the deck to add creative twists to their existing repertoire. It is ideal for those looking to explore mentalism-style card magic or to incorporate more visual and interactive effects into their performances.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Imagination Deck is designed to be easy to perform, with most routines being self-working. This means that even those with minimal card magic experience can achieve impressive results. The detailed book provides clear instructions and practical advice, making it accessible for beginners. Advanced magicians may find opportunities to enhance the routines with their own techniques, but the core effects require little to no sleight of hand.

What magicians say

Craig from magic-tv rates the Imagination Deck 10/10, calling it one of the best releases of 2023. He highlights the self-working nature of the routines and the high-quality production by Vanishing Inc. Steve Faulkner from RealMagicReview praises the deck for its innovative approach to card magic, noting that it encourages creative thinking and exploration. Both reviewers emphasize the practicality of the routines, with instant resets and examinable decks making the Imagination Deck a versatile tool for both casual and professional performances.

What people are saying about Imagination Deck

magic-tv says...

The 'Imagination Deck' is a mentalism-style trick where spectators imagine cards, and through a series of deceptive shuffles and reveals, their chosen card appears impossibly. [...] Craig rates it 10/10, calling it one of the best releases of 2023.

RealMagicReview says...

The 'Imagination Deck' is a clever blend of ideas from other tricks, offering fresh and surprising effects that will inspire and elevate your card magic.

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