Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano by Brett Barry

Created by: Brett Barry

Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano is a versatile close-up magic trick that allows magicians to force different words or cards on their audience in a seemingly impossible manner. The trick involves using specially designed spin cards or a spin pad, where the magician can show different words or cards, have a spectator mix them up, and then magically reveal the chosen word or card. The Spin Pad Nano is a smaller, more portable version of the original spin pad, making it ideal for magicians on the go. This trick is perfect for mentalism, card magic, and optical illusions, offering a unique way to engage and amaze your audience.

Key features

Versatile for mentalism, card magic, and optical illusions
Includes spin cards with options for lined or unlined versions
Spin Pad Nano is 35% smaller than the original, making it more portable
Examinnable by the audience, adding to the trick's credibility
Comes with a video tutorial for easy learning

Pros

Highly deceptive and engaging for the audience
Portable and easy to carry around
Examinnable props increase the trick's believability
Suitable for both close-up and stage performances
Comes with a comprehensive video tutorial

Cons

Requires practice to master the handling and presentation
The smaller size of the Spin Pad Nano might be less visible for larger audiences

Effect

The Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano by Brett Barry is a versatile forcing system designed for magicians who need a reliable, examinable method to control selections. The effect appears as follows to the audience:

The magician hands out a stack of index-style cards (either lined or unlined) to spectators.
The spectators freely mix the cards, read them aloud, or examine them.
Despite the apparent fairness, the magician can force a specific word, number, or prediction with complete certainty.
The cards can be held as a stack for a lift-style force or clipped with a bulldog clip for a riffle force.

For the Spin Pad Nano, the effect is similar but optimized for smaller, portable use:

The magician flips through a small memo pad, showing different words or images on each page.
A spectator lifts or riffles to a page, unknowingly landing on a forced selection.

Full Details

Spin Cards: Available in two sizes—3x5 (lined) or 4x6 (unlined). The cards are examinable and can be distributed to spectators, making the force seem impossible.
Spin Pad Nano: A compact version of the classic spin pad, 35% smaller than the Kod Pad. Each purchase includes two pads (40 pages each) with a craft-paper design that blends in as ordinary office supplies.
Both tools use a clever gimmick system that allows for multiple forcing methods while remaining undetectable.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Mentalists: Ideal for drawing duplications, word predictions, or Q&A routines.
Close-up Magicians: Perfect for impromptu forces in strolling or table-hopping sets.
Stage Performers: The Spin Pad Nano works well for larger audiences due to its visibility.
Beginners & Pros: The system is self-working, requiring minimal sleight of hand.

Difficulty

Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano are rated as easy to perform. The method is practically self-working, with no complex moves or sleights needed.
The only skill required is confident presentation to sell the fairness of the selection process.

What Magicians Say

itsallthingsmagic (YouTube review): "The Spin Cards are very smart—you can hand them out, and they’re totally examinable. The Nano pads are perfect for pockets; they don’t look like props at all."
Community feedback: Many praise the portability of the Nano version and the versatility of the lined/unlined Spin Cards for customized routines.

For magicians seeking a practical, no-fail forcing system, the Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano offer a professional solution with minimal setup and maximum impact.

What people are saying about Spin Cards & Spin Pad Nano

itsallthingsmagic says...

These are presented as useful tools for forcing cards, with the Nano version being a smaller, more portable option.