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The Reaper by Peter Nardi

Created by: Peter Nardi

The Reaper is a close-up mentalism and card trick, ideal for Halloween or spooky-themed performances. In the effect, the performer hands out tarot cards to a spectator, asking them to avoid the Death card. Through a series of mysterious actions, it is revealed that the spectator has indeed avoided the Death card, while the performer holds the matching card, creating a powerful and eerie moment of fate and prediction. This trick is rooted in the creator's ES Perfect routine and includes bonus routines and different card options, making it versatile for various settings such as close-up, parlour, or stage. Buyers should note that it requires basic card handling skills and emphasizes audience engagement and misdirection for maximum impact.

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The Reaper by Peter Nardi USA ONLY from Alakazam Magic
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Key features

  • Based on the ES Perfect routine for controlling tarot card outcomes

  • Includes bonus routines and multiple card options for customization

  • Suitable for close-up, parlour, and stage performances with a spooky theme

  • Emphasizes strong narrative and audience interaction for enhanced effect

  • Designed to be versatile and impactful even for analytical audiences

Pros

  • Strong visual and emotional impact on spectators

  • Easy to learn and perform with provided instructions

  • Comes with additional routines and card variations

  • Highly adaptable to different performance environments and themes

Cons

  • Requires basic card handling and performance skills for best results

  • May not be suitable for all audiences due to its dark, Halloween-themed nature

Effect

The Reaper is a magic trick with a tarot card theme. A performer gives a spectator some tarot cards. The performer asks the spectator to avoid the Death card. At the end, the spectator finds they did avoid the Death card. The performer then reveals they are holding the matching Death card. The effect creates a moment of surprise and mystery around fate and prediction.

Full details

The Reaper is a self-contained routine. It uses a special set of tarot cards. The effect is based on the creator's earlier ES Perfect routine. The routine explores the idea of controlling fate instead of being controlled by it. The product includes a bonus routine. It also offers different card options. The method is practical for real world use. No difficult sleight of hand is required. The props are well made and ready to use.

Who should consider the trick

The Reaper is for magicians who perform with tarot cards. It suits performers who like strong, clear effects. It works for close-up, parlour, and even social media settings. It is good for magicians who want a routine with a dark or mysterious theme. It is especially fitting for Halloween performances. The trick is also suitable for those who enjoy psychological magic and audience interaction.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Reaper is not difficult to perform. It does not require advanced sleight of hand. The method is straightforward. The handling is designed for reliability. Magicians of most skill levels can learn it quickly. The focus is on presentation and audience management. Proper timing and misdirection are important for the best effect. The instructions provided are clear and easy to follow.

What magicians say

The Alakazam team says The Reaper has strong impact. They note it works well even for audiences who may be analyzing the method. Simon Lipkin emphasizes the importance of connecting with the audience during the performance. He advises magicians to be present and engage spectators. The trick is described as versatile for different performance settings. It is also noted as a good choice for building a themed act, such as for Halloween.

What people are saying about The Reaper

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The Reaper is rooted in the creator's ES Perfect routine, exploring the concept of controlling tarot cards rather than being controlled by them. The creators highlighted the effect's versatility, suitable for various performance settings, and praised its strong impact, even for audiences who might be analyzing the method.

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