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Swipe Up by Biz and Big Blind Media

Created by: Biz, Big Blind Media

Swipe Up is a visually stunning card color change where a playing card visibly transforms into another card with a simple upward swipe motion. This close-up card magic effect happens in the performer's hands, creating an instant and magical transformation that's perfect for both social media videos and real-world performances. The spectator sees one card clearly change to another through a smooth, deceptive motion that appears impossible. As part of the Shades Vol. 1 collection, this trick is categorized as 'All Levels' difficulty, making it accessible to magicians of various skill levels while delivering professional results.

Key features

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

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

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

  • Focuses on the intersection of fun and practicality in card magic

  • Includes techniques optimized for visual impact and deceptive execution

  • Available as a downloadable/purchasable product from Big Blind Media

Pros

  • Accessible to magicians of all skill levels

  • Highly visual effect perfect for social media content

  • Practical for real-world performances

  • Fun to practice and execute

  • Part of a comprehensive collection with multiple difficulty levels

  • Designed to inspire more frequent practice and performance

Cons

  • Only available as part of the larger Shades Vol. 1 collection

  • May require basic card handling skills for optimal execution

  • Digital/downloadable format means no physical props included

Effect

The Swipe Up color change makes a playing card visually transform into another card. The magician holds a single card. With a quick upward motion of the hand, the card's face instantly changes. The change is direct and happens in the performer's fingers, with no cover or obvious sleight.

Full details

Swipe Up is one of ten color changes included in the Shades Vol. 1 collection by Biz. It is a single, self-contained sleight. The change is designed to be visual and direct. Biz created the collection with a focus on both fun and practicality. The idea is that enjoyable moves encourage more practice, and practical moves encourage more real performance. Swipe Up is categorized in the All Levels difficulty tier. This means it is accessible for magicians with different skill levels.

Who should consider the trick

Swipe Up is suitable for magicians who want a visual color change that is not difficult to learn. It is good for performers who like direct effects with cards. The change works for both social media video and live performance. Magicians looking for a reliable change to add to their routine should consider it. It is also a good choice for those who want to practice more often, as the move is designed to be fun to execute.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Swipe Up is listed in the All Levels category. This indicates it is one of the easier changes in the collection to perform. The basic mechanics can be understood quickly. Mastery for smooth performance will require practice, as with any sleight, but the foundational skill requirement is low. It is a good entry point for learning color changes.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia presents the collection containing Swipe Up. They note Biz's philosophy that fun and practicality are key. Biz states that if a move is fun to practice, a magician will master it more easily. If it is practical, they will use it more in performances. The collection aims to inspire more practice and performance. Reviewer BigBlindMedia categorizes Swipe Up as an All Level move, meaning it is accessible. They also highlight that some changes in the set are for social media, while others are for real life. The entire set is meant to be fun to explore. The goal is to reignite the joy of handling cards and motivate performers to practice more.

What people are saying about Swipe Up

BigBlindMedia says...

The collection is positioned as a tool to inspire more frequent practice and performance. Biz frames the project around a core philosophy: the intersection of fun and practicality.

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