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Mirage Deck

The Mirage Deck is a versatile close-up magic trick that allows magicians to perform a variety of effects, including the visually stunning Don's Card Stab. It's particularly suited for interactive performances in settings like pub gardens, where audience engagement is key. The deck is a gaff deck, meaning it contains specially prepared cards to facilitate the magic.

Key features

  • Versatile for multiple effects
  • Great for interactive performances
  • Requires a gaff deck for certain tricks

Pros

  • Highly versatile for various tricks
  • Engages the audience effectively
  • Works well in close-up settings

Cons

  • Requires a gaff deck for some effects
  • May need additional props for full versatility

What people are saying about Mirage Deck

AlakazamMagicUK says...
The Mirage Deck is praised for its versatility, especially when paired with effects like Don's Card Stab from the Alakazam Unlimited subscription. [...] It's a great choice for interactive performances, especially in a pub setting where audience engagement is key.

Mirage Deck videos

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AlakazamMagicUK

I've got £50 and need a CLOSE UP set for a PUB GARDEN that MUST include COINS!

$50.00

In this engaging video, the creators take on the challenge of assembling a close-up magic set for a pub garden performance with a strict £50 budget. They start by rolling dice to determine the budget, type of act, and specific requirements, landing on a close-up act that must include coins. They explore several tricks, including the Amazing Magic Range Melting Coins, Mirage Deck, and Amazing Magic Mental Colour Cube, discussing their pros and cons. The Melting Coins are highlighted for their visual impact and the ability to use borrowed coins, making them a great choice for interactive performances. The Mirage Deck is praised for its versatility, especially when paired with effects like Don's Card Stab from the Alakazam Unlimited subscription. The Mental Colour Cube is recommended for its strong mentalism appeal and the ability to perform it multiple times for different spectators. The creators also suggest adding a thumb tip for additional versatility. They emphasize the importance of choosing tricks that play big and are interactive, especially in a pub setting where audience engagement is key. The video concludes with the creators encouraging viewers to share their own go-to tricks for pub performances.

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Takeaways:

  • Assembling a close-up magic set for a pub garden with a £50 budget.
  • Focus on coin tricks and interactive effects for audience engagement.
  • Recommendations include Melting Coins, Mirage Deck, and Mental Colour Cube.
  • Emphasis on tricks that play big and can be performed multiple times.
  • Encouragement for viewers to share their own pub performance tricks.