Pack to Reality! by Mackenzie Sol and PAS Magic
Created by: Mackenzie Sol, PAS Magic
Key features
Visual transformation from 2D image to 3D physical card
No difficult sleight of hand required
Self-contained routine with all necessary props
Suitable for close-up and walk-around magic
Strong visual payoff with spectator interaction
Ideal for social media content creation
Pros
Clean and direct transformation effect
Minimal technical barrier to performance
High-quality, ready-to-perform magic
Creates powerful visual and tactile illusion
Accessible to wide range of performers
Cons
Requires specific gimmicks or props included with purchase
May have limited versatility beyond the core effect
Effect relies on proper setup and handling of included materials
Effect
A spectator selects a playing card. The magician shows a flat, two-dimensional image of that exact card. This image might be on a phone screen, a printed advertisement, or a similar surface. With a magical gesture, the pictured card visually peels away from the flat surface. It transforms into a real, three-dimensional playing card that the magician can handle and give away.
Full details
Pack to Reality! is a self-contained routine. It includes all necessary props or gimmicks. The effect is a visual transformation of a card from a flat image into a physical object. It is designed for close-up and walk-around performances. The method requires no difficult sleight of hand. The routine provides a clear sequence for the magician to follow.
Who should consider the trick
This trick suits magicians who want a strong visual piece. It works well for social media content creation. It is also good for performers who do walk-around magic. Magicians who prefer minimal sleight of hand will find it accessible. It can serve as a surprising climax in a close-up set.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The trick is not difficult to perform. Penguin Magic notes it requires no difficult sleight of hand. The routine is self-contained and practical. The method is designed for maximum impact with minimal technical skill. Performers can learn it quickly.
What magicians say
Penguin Magic features Pack to Reality! in a showcase of new releases. They describe it as part of a trend toward practical, self-working items. The trick is noted for offering a clean, visual, and interactive experience. The promotion highlights it as a card-to-impossible-location effect. In it, a signed card vanishes and appears inside a sealed pack. The overall collection is said to focus on high-quality, ready-to-perform magic. This magic minimizes technical barriers for the performer.
What people are saying about Pack to Reality!
penguinmagicshop says...
Pack To Reality by Mackenzie Sol and PAS Magic is a card-to-impossible-location effect, where a signed selection vanishes from the deck and appears inside a sealed pack of cards. [...] The core premise involves a playing card transforming from a two-dimensional image into a real, three-dimensional object, creating a powerful visual and tactile illusion of bringing a virtual image into reality.
Promotional videos
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