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Landmarked Deck by Infiniti

Created by: Infiniti

The *Landmarked Deck* is a mentalism effect designed for close-up or virtual performances. It features two separate decks: one with famous people and another with landmarks. The participant freely selects a card from each deck, ensuring complete randomness. The climax reveals a pre-loaded image on the magician’s phone that eerily matches the participant’s choices—for example, *Simon Cowell* and the *Eiffel Tower*. The magician turns their back during the reveal to eliminate any suspicion of interference, and the use of a mobile phone modernizes the effect, making it visually striking and relatable. This trick requires minimal sleight of hand, relying instead on clever mechanics and strong presentation.

Key features

  • Uses two separate decks: famous people and landmarks.

  • Participant’s choices are entirely free, enhancing the illusion of randomness.

  • Climax reveals a pre-loaded image on the magician’s phone.

  • Magician turns their back during the reveal to ensure fairness.

  • Mobile phone as the reveal device modernizes the effect.

Pros

  • Clean, baffling routine with minimal sleight of hand.

  • Strong visual and mental impact.

  • Modern and relatable reveal using a mobile phone.

  • Suitable for close-up or virtual performances.

Cons

  • Requires a mobile phone for the reveal, which may not suit all performers.

  • Limited to the themes of famous people and landmarks.

Effect

The Landmarked Deck is a mentalism effect that creates an impossible coincidence. The magician presents two separate decks—one featuring famous people and another with landmarks. A participant freely selects one card from each deck without any interference. The climax reveals a pre-loaded image on the magician’s phone that perfectly matches the participant’s choices, creating a moment of astonishment.

Full Details

The Landmarked Deck consists of two distinct decks:

  • Famous People Deck – Contains well-known personalities.
  • Landmarks Deck – Features iconic locations from around the world.

The participant selects one card from each deck, ensuring complete freedom of choice. The magician then turns their back while the participant confirms their selections. The final reveal shows a pre-existing photo on the magician’s phone that matches the chosen person and landmark, such as Simon Cowell at the Eiffel Tower.

The deck also includes a marking system, allowing the magician to quickly identify cards from a distance. Bonus cards, like a double-sided card and a gag card, add versatility for additional routines.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Mentalists – It provides a strong, visual coincidence effect.
  • Close-up performers – Works well in intimate settings.
  • Virtual performers – The phone reveal is engaging for online audiences.
  • Magicians who prefer minimal sleight of hand – The mechanics are straightforward, relying on presentation.

Difficulty

The Landmarked Deck is easy to moderate in difficulty. It requires:

  • Basic presentation skills – The effect relies on storytelling and audience engagement.
  • No advanced sleight of hand – The mechanics are self-working.
  • Confidence in misdirection – Turning away during the reveal reinforces fairness.

What Magicians Say

  • SaturnMagicShop describes it as a "clean, baffling routine with minimal sleight of hand," praising its strong visual impact.
  • The use of a mobile phone for the reveal is highlighted as a modern touch that enhances the effect.
  • The marking system is noted as a useful feature for quick identification, making performances smoother.

The Landmarked Deck is a compelling option for magicians looking for a powerful mentalism effect with minimal setup and maximum impact.

What people are saying about Landmarked Deck

SaturnMagicShop says...

The *Landmarked Deck* offers a clean, baffling routine with minimal sleight of hand, relying instead on clever mechanics and strong presentation. The magician’s casual yet confident demeanor sells the impossibility of the coincidence.

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