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Printscreen by Biz

Created by: Biz

Printscreen is a visually stunning color change where a playing card instantly transforms from one color to another right before the spectator's eyes. This close-up card magic effect creates a magical moment where the back design of a card appears to 'print' or morph into a different color, typically changing from a standard blue bicycle back to a red bicycle back or vice versa. The change happens cleanly and openly, with no suspicious hand movements or cover needed, making it perfect for both social media performances where visual impact is crucial and real-world close-up situations where spectators are watching intently. As part of the Shades Vol. 1 collection, it's categorized as an 'All Levels' difficulty trick, meaning it's accessible to magicians of all skill levels while still delivering a professional-quality effect.

Key features

  • Part of the Shades Vol. 1 collection featuring 10 unique color changes

  • Categorized as 'All Levels' difficulty - accessible to beginners and experts alike

  • Designed for both social media performance and real-life close-up magic

  • No gimmicks required - works with any standard deck of cards

  • Clean and open handling with no suspicious cover or moves

  • Focuses on the intersection of fun and practicality in magic

  • Available as a digital download from Big Blind Media

Pros

  • Highly visual effect that plays well on camera and in person

  • Suitable for all skill levels with clear teaching

  • Practical enough for real performances

  • Fun to practice and execute

  • No special cards or gimmicks needed

  • Part of a larger collection with multiple color change techniques

Cons

  • Only available as part of the Shades Vol. 1 collection (not sold separately)

  • Digital format means no physical product

  • Some may prefer more advanced color changes from the collection

Effect

The trick Printscreen shows a playing card changing color instantly. The magician holds a single card. The card's back design changes from one color to another. This happens in the performer's hands. The change is visual and direct. There is no cover or extra movement. The audience sees the color transform clearly.

Full details

Printscreen is a color change for playing cards. It is part of a collection called Shades Vol. 1 by the magician Biz. The collection contains ten different color changes. Printscreen is one of these changes. It is designed to be visual and practical. The method uses standard playing cards. No special gimmicks are required. The change happens in the hands. The move is suitable for close-up conditions. It can be performed at a table or while standing. The change is also effective for video. The collection organizes tricks by difficulty. Printscreen is in the easiest group.

Who should consider the trick

Printscreen is good for many magicians. Beginners can learn it. The trick is in the All Levels category. It does not need advanced skill. Magicians who perform with cards will find it useful. It is good for close-up magic. Performers who work in social settings can use it. It is also good for creating video content. The change is visual and works on camera. Magicians looking for a simple, direct color change should consider it. It adds a quick visual moment to a routine.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Printscreen is not difficult. The creator, Biz, places it in the All Levels group. This means it is accessible. The basic mechanics are straightforward. A new magician can learn the move. It requires some practice to perform smoothly. The action is not complex. The focus is on timing and presentation. Mastery depends on consistent rehearsal. The move is easier than others in the collection. It is a good starting point for learning color changes.

What magicians say

The promotional material from BigBlindMedia discusses the collection. Biz says the tricks blend fun and practicality. He states that if a move is fun to practice, a magician will practice it more. If it is practical, the magician will use it in performances. Printscreen is part of this idea. The collection aims to inspire more practice and performance. Biz notes that some changes are for social media. Others are for real-life performance. Printscreen fits both contexts. The goal is to make card handling enjoyable again. The changes are meant to motivate magicians to use their cards more often.

What people are saying about Printscreen

BigBlindMedia says...

Printscreen is positioned as a tool to inspire more frequent practice and performance, designed around the intersection of fun and practicality. The promise is that these visual, practical changes will motivate performers to pick up their deck more often, blending skill development with pure entertainment.

Promotional videos