My Power Deck by Jordan Victoria

Effect

The audience sees a standard deck of cards handled freely by the magician and spectators. Cards are shuffled, selected, and returned to the deck. The magician can instantly identify any chosen card, even when it is placed face down in a spread. The deck appears completely normal, with no visible markings or alterations.

Full details

My Power Deck by Jordan Victoria is a marked deck with a unique asymmetrical marking system. The markings only appear when a card is reversed, making it easier to spot selections in a spread. The deck includes a red/blue double-backer and comes with 16 taught routines, such as a Chicago opener and Out of This World. The markings are designed for quick reading, though they require table spreads for optimal use.

Who should consider the trick

This deck is ideal for magicians who frequently use marked decks in their performances but want a more streamlined method for locating selections. It suits performers who prefer interactive routines involving table spreads and audience participation. Those who value quick reset and minimal handling will appreciate its design.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The deck is easy to read, even for those with aging eyes, as noted by reviewer Alex Kirk. However, some routines require practice, particularly the control techniques taught in the tutorial. The asymmetrical marking system simplifies locating cards but demands familiarity with table spreads. The included 1-hour 45-minute tutorial thoroughly explains the methods.

What magicians say

Alex Kirk praised the deck's ingenuity, calling it "a marked deck with a difference." He highlighted its quick readability but questioned its practicality as an everyday carry due to its £8.49 price tag. Kirk noted that while the penguin marked deck is slightly cheaper, My Power Deck offers unique advantages, such as easier spotting of reversed cards. He also commended the tutorial for its clarity and the variety of routines included.

Kirk summarized the deck as "a great Deck with some unique characteristics to enable some unique effects to be done with it." He recommended it for performers who want a marked deck that stands out from traditional options.