The Stick Up by Matthew Wright and Craig Petty

Effect

The Stick Up is a magic utility item that allows performers to execute a variety of effects seamlessly. To the audience, it appears as though the magician can make cards vanish, reappear, or transform with no visible method. One standout routine is a deceptive version of three-card monte with an unexpected climax. Another effect involves a spectator naming any card, and it becomes the only printed card in an otherwise blank deck. The utility item enables clean, examinable magic that feels impossible.

Full Details

The Stick Up is a specialized glue stick designed for magicians. It replaces traditional methods like roughing spray or plastid dip, offering a faster and more invisible way to create gimmicks. The project includes over two hours of tutorials covering more than 20 routines, ranging from card magic to mentalism. Some highlights:

• Three-Card Monte with a Killer Ending – A deceptive twist on the classic game.
• Self-Working Vanish – A signed card disappears and reappears elsewhere.
• Examinable Blank Deck – A spectator names a card, and it appears as the only printed card in the deck.
• Open Prediction Routine – A baffling mentalism effect.
• Updated Versions of Classic Effects – Including Visions and Rescue Mission.

The utility stick allows multiple routines to be performed without suspicion, as the methods vary significantly.

Who Should Consider the Trick

The Stick Up is suitable for magicians of all skill levels. Beginners will appreciate self-working effects, while experienced performers can integrate advanced routines into their sets. It works for close-up, parlor, and stage performances. Those who enjoy versatile utility items will find this particularly valuable.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

Most routines are designed to be practical and easy to execute. Some effects require basic sleight-of-hand, while others are self-working. The tutorials provide clear instructions, making it accessible for beginners. Advanced magicians can adapt the principles to create new effects.

What Magicians Say

• Craig Petty calls it "the best utility item in magic" and praises its versatility.
• AlakazamMagicUK notes it likely involves sleight-of-hand or a clever gimmick.
• SaturnMagicShop highlights its ability to perform mentalism and card magic without multiple gimmicks.
• MurphysMagicSupplies emphasizes its wide range of applications, from card vanishes to mentalism.
• Magic-TV describes it as a "game-changing utility device" for card magic.

The Stick Up is a well-received tool that combines practicality with creative potential, making it a strong addition to any magician’s repertoire.