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Peanut Butter and Jam by Peter Turner and Pigcake

Created by: Peter Turner, Pigcake

The 'Peanut Butter and Jam' trick is a versatile close-up card magic effect where a spectator shuffles and deals a deck face-up, revealing a single face-down card that mysteriously matches a pre-determined prediction. This digital download includes multiple routines, from beginner-friendly to advanced techniques, adaptable for walk-around, stage, corporate, or social media performances. The effect uses regular decks, making it examinable and angle-proof for 360-degree performances. The package includes an 11-chapter explanation video with collaborative brainstorming segments between Peter Turner and Pigcake, offering creative variations like the 'Chinese Prediction' and 'Double Predictions.'

Key features

  • Digital download (no physical props needed)

  • Uses regular or borrowed decks

  • Suitable for all skill levels (beginner to advanced)

  • 11 chapters of detailed explanations and variations

  • 360-degree angle-proof performance

  • Adaptable to multiple performance settings

Pros

  • Highly versatile and adaptable

  • Excellent value for the price ($30)

  • Clear, multi-angle explanation video

  • Collaborative and creative brainstorming segments

  • Examinable and angle-proof

Cons

  • Some routines may require common magic items (though most use borrowed decks)

  • Digital format may not appeal to those preferring physical products

Effect

The Peanut Butter and Jam trick is part of the Open Prediction digital download by Peter Turner and Pigcake. In this segment, the magician and a collaborator brainstorm creative ideas for performing prediction-based card magic. The effect showcases spontaneous, interactive thinking between two magicians, resulting in unique and adaptable routines.

Full Details

The Peanut Butter and Jam section is one of 11 chapters in the Open Prediction tutorial. It focuses on collaborative idea generation, where Peter Turner and Pigcake develop variations of prediction effects. The segment includes:

  • Improvised Routines – The magicians test and refine ideas in real time.
  • Multiple Methods – They explore different approaches to prediction magic, from psychological techniques to sleight-of-hand.
  • Performance Adaptations – The routines can be adjusted for walk-around, stage, or social media performances.

The entire Open Prediction download costs $30 and includes beginner-friendly methods as well as advanced techniques.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Magicians who enjoy creative brainstorming – The Peanut Butter and Jam segment is perfect for those who like developing new routines.
  • Performers of all skill levels – The material ranges from simple to advanced.
  • Close-up and stage magicians – The effects work in various performance settings.

Difficulty Level

The Peanut Butter and Jam segment includes ideas that vary in difficulty. Some routines require basic card handling, while others involve more advanced sleight-of-hand. The tutorial is structured so beginners can start with simple methods and progress to complex variations.

What Magicians Say

Murphy's Magic reviewer Banana Man praised the Peanut Butter and Jam segment, calling it "an absolute pleasure to watch." He noted:

"There's just so many good ideas shot back and forth between these two. Watching them get fooled by each other was an absolute blessing."

The reviewer also highlighted the adaptability of the routines, stating they work for walk-around, corporate, and stage performances. The angles are excellent, allowing for 360-degree performances, and the use of regular decks makes the effects examinable.

Overall, the Peanut Butter and Jam segment is a valuable addition to the Open Prediction download, offering creative inspiration for magicians at any level.

What people are saying about Peanut Butter and Jam

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The Open Prediction effect is so simple to do, yet it fooled the pants off me. The explanation video is exceptionally valuable, and the routines cater to a wide range of skill levels.

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