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Quint of Force by Craig Petty and Phil Smith

Created by: Craig Petty, Phil Smith

The 'Quint of Force' is a sophisticated card force technique featured in Craig Petty and Phil Smith's 'Focus' marked deck. This close-up magic trick leverages the deck's unique cyclical stack and hidden markings to allow the magician to seemingly predict or control a spectator's chosen card with uncanny precision. The deck is divided into two halves—movie posters and movie quotes—each marked for additional information like release dates, directors, and box office gross, enabling mind-blowing revelations beyond the visible card faces. The trick is ideal for performers who enjoy thematic, interactive magic with a cinematic twist.

Key features

  • Uses the 'Focus' marked deck with a cyclical stack and hidden markings

  • Allows for precise card forces and predictions

  • Includes 9.5 hours of tutorial content covering various routines

  • Thematic design with movie posters and quotes expands performance possibilities

  • One-way back design requires careful orientation during performance

Pros

  • Highly versatile with multiple performance options

  • Comprehensive tutorial content for mastering the technique

  • Beautifully designed deck with thematic appeal

  • Hidden markings enable impossible-seeming revelations

Cons

  • One-way back design can be tricky to manage during performance

  • Extensive tutorial content may be overwhelming for some

  • Deck orientation must be carefully maintained to read markings

Effect

The Quint of Force is a card force technique that allows a magician to seemingly give a spectator a free choice while secretly controlling the outcome. The spectator believes they have selected any card from the deck, but the magician has predetermined the result. This method is subtle and can be used in various routines, including predictions, mentalism effects, and card revelations.

Full Details

The Quint of Force is part of the extensive tutorial content included with Craig Petty and Phil Smith’s "Focus" marked deck. It is taught alongside other forces and sleights designed to maintain the deck’s cyclical stack structure. The force is practical, requiring minimal setup, and works well with both the movie poster and quote halves of the "Focus" deck.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This technique is ideal for magicians who perform with marked decks and want a reliable, deceptive force. It suits performers who enjoy mentalism-style effects, prediction routines, or interactive card magic. Since it is taught in the "Focus" tutorials, those who already own or are considering the deck will find it a valuable addition to their repertoire.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Quint of Force is described as approachable for magicians of varying skill levels. Craig Petty’s teaching style ensures that even those with basic card handling knowledge can learn and execute it effectively. The method does not require advanced sleight of hand, making it accessible to beginners while still being deceptive enough for experienced performers.

What Magicians Say

David from Magic Orthodoxy highlights the Quint of Force as one of the standout routines in the "Focus" tutorial package. He notes that the force, along with other techniques taught, allows performers to maintain the deck’s stack while creating the illusion of a fair selection. He praises the practicality of the method, stating that it fits seamlessly into various routines without raising suspicion.

The "Focus" deck’s extensive tutorial content, including the Quint of Force, is described as comprehensive and well-structured, making it easy for magicians to learn and apply the technique in performances. David emphasizes that the force is just one of many valuable tools included in the 9.5 hours of instruction, making the overall package a strong value for performers.

What people are saying about Quint of Force

magicorthodoxy says...

The 'Quint of Force' is one of Craig Petty's greatest hits, offering a wealth of performance possibilities with the 'Focus' deck. The markings are so cleverly hidden that even if spectators suspect something, they'd never figure out how to read them.

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