Superimpose by Craig Petty

Effect

The audience sees three freely selected cards vanish from the deck and reappear between four aces. The trick builds to a visual climax where the selected cards fuse onto the aces, creating a striking and memorable moment.

Full details

Superimpose is a modern take on the classic "Collector" card trick. It uses gimmicked cards to achieve a clean and visual performance with minimal sleight of hand. The routine involves three phases:

The trick comes with a full deck of Rider Back cards, including all necessary gimmicks. The gimmicks are well-made and allow multiple methods to be used, making the trick deceptive.

Who should consider the trick

Superimpose is ideal for magicians who want a strong, visual card trick with minimal sleight of hand. It works well for performers who have a table or surface available. Beginners will appreciate the ease of execution, while experienced magicians may enjoy the streamlined routine and strong climax.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is rated as easy to perform. The main requirement is the ability to force a card. The gimmicks handle most of the work, making it accessible even to those with limited card skills. Alexis describes it as "not complicated" and gives it a two-star difficulty rating.

What magicians say

Alexis praises Superimpose for its visual impact and well-structured routine. He notes, "Craig Petty did a great job providing a straightforward, streamlined routine that has a real climax." He also highlights the quality of the gimmicks, saying, "The cards are very well made, very well printed."

However, he mentions a few drawbacks: the need for a table, a reset time of 30 seconds to a minute, and the deck being slightly gimmicked, which limits its use for other tricks. Despite this, he concludes, "For novices, this is one of the best tricks you could perform because it's new, visual, simple to do, and has a real kicker."