Perfect Score by Jon Allen

Created by: Jon Allen

Perfect Score by Jon Allen is a utility device designed for magicians to create flawless Mercury card folds. The device allows you to quickly and accurately score playing cards, ensuring perfect folds every time. This is particularly useful for tricks involving card switches, vanishes, or transformations where a clean, undetectable fold is crucial. The trick falls under the close-up card magic category and is ideal for performers who frequently use Mercury card folds in their routines. Buyers should note that this is a crafting tool rather than a standalone trick, requiring some practice to integrate seamlessly into performances.

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Perfect Score by Jon Allen from Monster Magic
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Perfect Score by Jon Allen from Magicbox
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Key features

  • Creates perfectly scored cards for Mercury folds in seconds

  • Works with any standard deck of playing cards

  • Includes templates for scoring cards into quarters or sixths

  • Enhances the visual cleanliness of card switches and transformations

  • Portable and easy to use at gigs or during practice

Pros

  • Ensures consistent, professional-quality folds

  • Saves time compared to manual scoring methods

  • Versatile for various card magic routines

  • Durable and reusable design

Cons

  • Requires initial setup (scoring cards before use)

  • Not a standalone trick—requires integration into routines

Effect

Perfect Score by Jon Allen is a utility device designed to help magicians create flawless Mercury card folds. To the audience, this means seeing a playing card folded perfectly into quarters or sixths with crisp, clean edges every time. The result is a visually striking transformation that enhances routines where a folded card is needed, such as card switches or transpositions.

Full Details

Perfect Score is a precision tool that allows magicians to pre-score playing cards quickly and accurately. The device ensures that every fold is perfectly aligned, eliminating the guesswork and inconsistency that often comes with manual folding. Key features include:

  • Precision Scoring: The tool ensures cards are scored exactly in the middle, both horizontally and vertically, for perfect folds.
  • Versatility: It can score cards for both standard Mercury folds (quarters) and one-handed Mercury folds (sixths).
  • Ease of Use: The process takes seconds, allowing magicians to prepare multiple cards in advance.
  • No Interference: The scored cards still handle like normal cards, meaning they don’t interfere with other sleights or routines.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Perfect Score is ideal for:

  • Card magicians who frequently use Mercury card folds in their routines.
  • Performers who want a more professional and consistent presentation.
  • Creators looking to develop new effects that rely on clean, precise folds.

If you’ve ever struggled with uneven folds or want to elevate the visual impact of your card magic, Perfect Score is a worthwhile investment.

Difficulty

Perfect Score is easy to use, requiring no advanced sleight of hand. The device does the work for you, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The challenge lies not in the execution but in creatively incorporating the perfectly folded cards into your routines.

What Magicians Say

  • Craig Petty (Magic TV): "If you do a Mercury card fold, you need this. It ensures every fold is perfect, making your switches look seamless."
  • Murphy’s Magic: "Perfect Score is the ultimate tool for magicians who want flawless card folds every time."
  • Jon Allen (Creator): "It’s not just for Mercury folds—scoring cards makes splitting them easier too, opening up new possibilities for card magic."

Perfect Score is praised for its practicality and ability to enhance existing routines with minimal effort. Whether you're a working pro or a hobbyist, this tool can significantly improve the quality of your card magic.

What people are saying about Perfect Score

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Jon Allen's 'Perfect Score' delivers a stunning effect where a spectator's selected card ends up in a sealed envelope, defying all logic.

Craig Petty (Magic TV) says...

If you do a Mercury card fold, you need Perfect Score. It ensures every fold is perfect, every single time.

magic-tv says...

Perfect Score by Jon Allen is something that should be in the gig bag or crafting bag of every single magician on the planet.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Perfect Score by Jon Allen ensures your props are visible to your audience, providing a stylish way to display and isolate items.

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