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The Turner Affect by Peter Turner and PigCake

Created by: Peter Turner, PigCake

The Turner Affect is a versatile magic effect that can be performed in multiple contexts, primarily as a mentalism or psychological magic piece, but also incorporating card magic elements. In its mentalism form, the performer appears to predict a freely chosen word—specifically the name of a color—written down by a spectator, creating a powerful moment of astonishment without any duplicates or gimmicks. This version is designed for social media or live performances, leveraging psychological forces and subtle influence to simulate a genuine connection. In its card magic form, it involves visual and surprising transpositions or color changes with a standard deck, such as two selected cards teleporting or a deceptive card control that minimizes hand movements. The effect is performance-ready, emphasizing naturalness, misdirection, and a clean, impossible conclusion. Buyers should note that it is available as a digital download on Gumroad, often promoted with humorous or narrative hooks, and is suitable for close-up, parlour, or stage settings, depending on the routine.

Key features

  • No duplicates or gimmicks needed; uses everyday objects or a standard deck of cards

  • Combines mentalism and card magic for versatility in performances

  • Emphasizes psychological forces and subtle influence for deceptive outcomes

  • Designed for easy execution with minimal practice, accessible to beginners and professionals

  • Promotes strong presentation and character adoption to enhance spectator impact

  • Available as a digital download for immediate access and integration into routines

Pros

  • Highly visual and surprising, creating memorable moments for audiences

  • Versatile application in close-up, parlour, stage, and social media performances

  • Straightforward to learn and perform, reducing the learning curve

  • Builds anticipation and delivers a clean, impossible conclusion

  • Encourages creative presentation and persona development

Cons

  • Specific mechanics are not revealed in free content, requiring purchase for full details

  • May rely heavily on performer's presentation skills for maximum effect

  • Some versions might be more suited to certain contexts (e.g., card vs. mentalism), limiting universal appeal

Effect

The Turner Affect creates a moment of strong mentalism or visual magic. A spectator freely chooses a color or a card. The performer then reveals the exact choice. The effect appears as a genuine prediction or a teleportation of objects. It looks like the performer has a real mental connection with the spectator. The conclusion is clean and seems impossible.

Full details

The Turner Affect is a complete routine by Peter Turner, sold by PigCake. It is a digital download available on Gumroad. The effect uses a standard deck of cards or simple props. No duplicates or gimmicks are needed. The method involves psychological forces or clever card handling. The routine is structured to build anticipation. It ends with a surprising revelation. The product includes full instructions for performance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits mentalism performers and card magicians. It is for those who want a strong piece for their repertoire. It works well in live shows and for social media content. Beginners can learn it because some versions are easy. Professional magicians can use it for its deceptive method. It is for anyone looking for a ready to perform effect.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty varies by version. PigCake says one color change version is incredibly easy. It requires minimal practice and is accessible for all skill levels. Other versions may need more practice with card controls or presentation. The focus is on natural handling and misdirection. The methods are designed to be practical. With some rehearsal, most magicians can perform it effectively.

What magicians say

Magic Orthodoxy reviewed The Turner Affect from a working magician's view. The review covers the effect's premise and practical utility. PigCake promotes it as a powerful mentalism piece. He says, "This is a complete effect, ready to be performed." He notes that presentation and character adoption enhance the impact. PigCake also states that the method eliminates common weaknesses for a cleaner performance. He uses examples like Oz Pearlman's deception to show the level of astonishment possible.

What people are saying about The Turner Affect

magicorthodoxy says...

The review covers the effect's premise, its practical utility for performers, and the overall value proposition, suggesting it's a sophisticated piece of mentalism or psychological magic designed for a serious performing context.

PigCake says...

The Turner Affect is a complete mentalism effect ready for performance, creating a powerful moment of astonishment using psychological forces or subtle influence. [...] The routine builds anticipation and delivers a clean, impossible conclusion.

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