Initial Shock by Mark Mason

Effect

Initial Shock is a card trick with a strong visual surprise. A spectator signs a playing card. The magician signs the card box. In an instant, the signatures switch places. The spectator's card now has both sets of initials. The spectator can keep the signed card.

Full details

Initial Shock uses a regular card box. No special gimmicks are needed. The trick requires no sleight of hand. There are no switches, palms, or steals. The reset is fast. You can perform the trick again quickly. You need to prepare one card in advance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who want a clean and impossible effect. It works for close-up and walk-around magic. It is good for performers who like visual magic. It is also good for those who want a quick reset.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Initial Shock is not difficult to perform. It requires no advanced skill. The method is simple. You can learn it quickly. The handling is organic. It looks like a normal card trick.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK says the trick has "shock value and practicality". They call it a "must-have for magicians who love clean, impossible effects".

Magic-tv calls Initial Shock a "strong opener". They say it creates a "strong opening moment".

Craig and Ryland from magic-tv say the trick has "visual impact and ease of use". They note that it needs a "prepared card". They describe it as a "commercial card trick".