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Re-maxed Isolation by Kieron Johnson

Created by: Kieron Johnson

Re-maxed Isolation is a stunning close-up magic trick where a signed card is found inside a block of ice. This visual and dramatic effect serves as a powerful closer for any card set, leaving spectators baffled as they witness their signed card impossibly encased in ice. The trick combines elements of card magic with a visually striking impossible location, making it a memorable moment in any performance.

Key features

  • A signed card is found inside a block of ice

  • Visual and dramatic effect perfect for closing a card set

  • Combines card magic with an impossible location

  • Requires some preparation but is highly impactful

Pros

  • Highly visual and dramatic

  • Leaves a lasting impression on spectators

  • Versatile for various performance settings

  • Strong magical premise with a signed card

Cons

  • Requires preparation before performance

  • May not be suitable for multiple performances in a row due to setup

Effect

Re-maxed Isolation is a visually stunning magic trick where a signed playing card appears inside a solid block of ice. The magician asks a spectator to sign a card, which then vanishes and is discovered impossibly embedded within the ice. The effect is dramatic, leaving the audience baffled as to how the card could have gotten inside the ice without any visible tampering.

Full Details

This trick is an updated version of Kieron Johnson's earlier ice-based effect, To The Max. Re-maxed Isolation improves upon the original with streamlined handling and a more convincing presentation. The magician produces a block of ice, often seemingly out of nowhere, and the spectator's signed card is found inside. The ice can be examined, and the card can be removed, proving that it is indeed the same one signed moments earlier.

The method is cleverly designed to be practical for performers, though it does require some preparation before the show. The ice block is real, and the card is genuinely trapped inside, making the effect highly deceptive.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Close-up magicians who want a powerful, visual closer for their sets.
  • Mentalists looking for a unique way to reveal a prediction.
  • Wedding or event performers who want a memorable, high-impact moment for special occasions.

Because of its dramatic nature, Re-maxed Isolation works best when saved for a key moment in a performance rather than being repeated multiple times in one show.

Difficulty

The trick is moderate in difficulty, primarily due to the handling of the ice and the need for smooth misdirection. The method itself is not overly complex, but proper timing and presentation are crucial to sell the impossibility of the effect. Kieron Johnson notes that while it requires some setup, the reactions make it well worth the effort.

What Magicians Say

  • Kev G (of the Refraktor Project) calls it a "killer kind of like closing card effect" and praises its visual impact. He mentions that the combination of producing the ice and revealing the signed card inside creates multiple layers of impossibility that baffle audiences.
  • Kieron Johnson himself has refined the method over time, ensuring that the handling is as practical as possible for working performers.

Magicians who enjoy visually deceptive magic with a strong emotional payoff will find Re-maxed Isolation a valuable addition to their repertoire. The reactions are consistently strong, making it a reliable closer for professional performers.

What people are saying about Re-maxed Isolation

Kev G says...

Re-maxed Isolation by Kieron Johnson is a card in a block of ice effect, providing a dramatic and impactful closer. It's just brilliant for a card to an impossible location, producing a block of ice where the card is not melted and is the one signed a few seconds earlier.

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