TEACAN 3000
Created by: Martin Pierce
TEACAN 3000 is a close-up card magic trick where a spectator cuts a deck of cards several times, then inserts a special plastic credit card into the fanned deck. The magician selects the cards above and below the inserted card to reveal the value and suit of a predicted card, which is always found at the 12th position in the deck. The trick uses a standard deck of cards and a high-quality plastic card designed to look like a digital microchip, making it a fun and visually appealing prop for magicians.
Key features
- Self-working trick requiring no sleight of hand
- Uses a standard deck of cards with no gimmicks
- Includes a high-quality plastic credit card prop
- Comes with a 14-minute tutorial video
- Easy to reset and perform multiple times
Pros
- Fun premise with a humorous AI-themed routine
- High-quality prop that's visually appealing
- Accessible to magicians of all skill levels
- Self-working, making it easy to perform
- Can be carried in a wallet for impromptu performances
Cons
- Predictability of the card always being at the 12th position limits surprise
- Deck cannot be shuffled before the trick, only cut
- One-hit wonder with limited repeatability for the same audience
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Magic Review - TEACAN 3000 by Martin Peirce
In this review, David from Magic Orthodoxy takes a close look at the TEACAN 3000 by Martin Peirce, a magic trick that involves a plastic credit card-like device to predict a card at a fixed position in the deck. The trick is self-working, requiring only a standard deck of cards and the provided plastic card. David praises the trick for its fun premise, high-quality prop, and ease of use, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. However, he points out that the trick's predictability (always revealing the card at the 12th position) and the inability to shuffle the deck beforehand limit its repeatability and surprise factor. The tutorial video included is 14 minutes long, covering setup, performance, and additional flourishes. Despite its limitations, David finds the TEACAN 3000 a enjoyable quick trick with a humorous AI-themed routine.
Takeaways:
- TEACAN 3000 is a self-working card trick using a special plastic card.
- The trick predicts a card at a fixed position (12th) in the deck.
- Includes a 14-minute tutorial video with performance tips and a Charlier shuffle tutorial.
- High-quality prop that can be carried in a wallet for impromptu performances.
- Limited by its predictability and the deck cannot be shuffled before the trick.
- Best suited as a quick opener or for casual performances.