Impossible Coincidence

Impossible Coincidence is a captivating card trick that plays on the classic magical structure of two unrelated actions aligning perfectly, creating a strong sense of impossibility. It's suitable for close-up and parlor work, offering a visually engaging effect that may involve a color change or card control. The trick is designed to be family-friendly and requires minimal sleight of hand, making it accessible to beginners while still being impactful for experienced performers. The presentation leans towards a modern, street-magic style, emphasizing pacing, misdirection, and the framing of the trick as a 'happy accident' to enhance its impossibility.

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Key features

  • Easy to learn, suitable for beginners

  • Family-friendly and requires minimal sleight of hand

  • Modern, street-magic style presentation

  • Focuses on pacing, misdirection, and presentation for maximum impact

Pros

  • Accessible to newcomers or those looking for quick, impactful material

  • Strong sense of impossibility

  • Well-produced tutorial video with English subtitles

Cons

  • Non-standard back design may raise suspicions among spectators

  • Price point is considered a bit steep but justified by the quality of the routines

Effect

The Impossible Coincidence trick creates a moment of pure astonishment when two seemingly unrelated actions align perfectly. The audience sees a random selection or action result in an impossible match, often involving cards. The effect feels organic, as if by chance, making the coincidence appear genuinely unexplainable.

Full Details

The Impossible Coincidence is part of the Puzzlement Deck, which includes four strong routines. This particular trick updates a classic gaff system, offering a fresh take on a well-known magical structure. The deck comes with gaffed cards, a streaming tutorial, and sleek packaging. The non-standard back design may raise suspicions among observant spectators, but the quality of the routines compensates for this drawback.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for card magicians who perform close-up or parlor magic. It suits beginners due to its minimal sleight-of-hand requirements, but experienced performers can also use it as a quick, impactful routine. The modern, street-magic style presentation makes it appealing for those who enjoy David Blaine-esque effects.

Difficulty

The Impossible Coincidence is easy to learn, making it accessible for newcomers. The trick relies more on pacing, misdirection, and presentation than complex sleights. The tutorial breaks down the steps clearly, ensuring performers can master it quickly.

What Magicians Say

Fiddlinjonny praises the Impossible Coincidence as part of the Puzzlement Deck, highlighting its creative updates to a classic gaff system. He notes the non-standard back design could be a minor issue but finds the routines worth the price.

AMillionCardTricks describes the trick as beginner-friendly and family-oriented, emphasizing its strong visual impact. The tutorial focuses on presentation techniques like pacing and misdirection to enhance the effect.

Both reviewers agree that the Impossible Coincidence is a strong, easy-to-perform trick suitable for various skill levels.

What people are saying about Impossible Coincidence

AMillionCardTricks says...

Easy to learn, suitable for beginners [...] Family-friendly and requires minimal sleight of hand.

fiddlinjonny says...

The Puzzlement Deck offers four strong routines that update a classic gaff system. [...] The deck's handling and the quality of the routines are highly praised.

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