The Beyond Stebbins Project by Craig Petty

Effect

The Beyond Stebbins Project presents a series of card tricks using the Stebbins stack. The effects range from four-of-a-kind revelations to mentalism routines. One highlight is Perfect Ritual, where four cards are revealed in an impossible way, ending with the deck returning to new deck order. Another is Word Up, a mentalism trick using a crib and dictionary. The project also includes clean versions of classic effects like Any Card at Any Number.

Full details

The project includes 10 tricks taught over three hours of video. The first trick, Perfect Ritual, resets the deck to new deck order after performance. Other tricks include prediction effects, vanishing four-of-a-kind routines, and commercial table hopping material. Some tricks require a standard deck while others need a gaff deck. The teaching covers breather crimps and a modified version of the tilt move. The deck provided is standard Bicycle cards pre-arranged in Stebbins order.

Who should consider the trick

This project suits beginner to intermediate card magicians. Advanced magicians may know some of the material but could benefit from the commercial routines. Mentalists will find value in tricks like Word Up. Those interested in stack work but struggling with memorization will appreciate the mathematical approach of the Stebbins stack.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Most tricks are designed to be commercial and practical. Gareth mentions the math involved is simple, making it accessible even for those not mathematically gifted. Some routines like the Stebbins Quartet are described as knuckle busters, requiring more practice. The project includes live performances to help learners pick up nuances.

What magicians say

Gareth from Mentalist on a shoestring praises the project, calling it "fantastic effect" with "high quality information." He notes the teaching is detailed, with Craig Petty explaining strengths and weaknesses of the stack. While he critiques some video production elements, he states "the information was there everything was audio it was fine no problems at all." He recommends it for its commercial potential, saying it's "super commercial" and "really good" as an introduction to stack work.