Magic Dream Paris by Chris Rawlins

Effect

Magic Dream Paris is a marked deck of cards disguised as Scrabble tiles. The deck looks like a standard Scrabble game, with green backs and lettered faces. The markings are hidden, allowing the magician to know which card is which without the audience suspecting anything. The deck can be used for mentalism effects, word-based predictions, and interactive routines where spectators freely handle the cards.

Full Details

The deck is designed to resemble Scrabble tiles, with each card displaying a letter and its corresponding Scrabble point value. The cards are slightly thinner than standard playing cards, making them easy to carry. The markings are subtle and undetectable by spectators, allowing for secret identification of each card.

Four routines are included with the deck:

• I Do: A motor response effect where the magician predicts a letter, then a word, and finally an object in the room starting with that letter.
• Favorite Word: A spelling effect where the magician spells out a spectator's name.
• Deeper Foundations: A routine where a spectator creates a word, and the magician duplicates it as a drawing.
• Magic Vending Machine: A production effect where a small box produces an item based on a word spelled by the spectator.

The deck is also compatible with other Scrabble-themed magic effects, allowing for expanded routines.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This deck is ideal for mentalists and magicians who perform word-based or prediction effects. It works well in close-up settings and walk-around performances. Those who enjoy interactive magic where spectators handle props will find this deck useful.

Difficulty

The deck is easy to use, with markings that require minimal practice to read. The included routines are straightforward, making them accessible to performers of varying skill levels. The key challenge is learning to glance at the markings naturally during performance.

What Magicians Say

David from Magic Orthodoxy calls it "the alphabet deck you have been waiting for your entire Mentalist career." He praises the realistic appearance, quality construction, and versatility of the routines. He notes that the markings are undetectable by spectators and recommends a casual handling approach for maximum deception.

The deck is described as pocket-friendly and ideal for combining with other props like billets or ESP decks. David highlights that spectators can shuffle the cards without compromising the effect, making it a strong tool for interactive performances.