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Transfer & Surge

Created by: James Keatley, Chris James

Transfer & Surge is a duo of close-up magic tricks involving cards with chips. In 'Transfer', the magician visually moves a chip from one card to another, culminating in an impossible object that can be handed out. 'Surge' features a chip on a card that appears to enlarge when a photo is taken, leveraging modern technology for a memorable effect. These tricks are designed for magicians looking for visually impactful, easy-to-perform routines with everyday objects.

Key features

  • Combines two tricks: Transfer and Surge
  • High-quality materials and craftsmanship
  • Visual and easy to perform
  • Includes additional gimmicks in the merger pack
  • Can use a spectator's phone for the Surge effect

Pros

  • Strong visual impact
  • High-quality materials
  • Easy to perform
  • Practical for everyday carry
  • Memorable for the audience

Cons

  • Cards have similar colors
  • Need to switch out gimmicked cards for examination

What people are saying about Transfer & Surge

AlexisReviews says...
Transfer you will be transferring the chip from a card to another one very very visual can be handed out at the end with an impossible object and surge is actually amazing you have a little chip on the on a card and evid evid evid is in French but of course when you enlarge it for example on the picture on the iPhone the chip is now completely big [...] those are very quality product the the craftsmanship of the cards of the sticker of the chip because those are stickers but you can't tell is completely amazing very easy to do very straightforward very strong uh impact on the audience so it's a winner.

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Transfer & Surge
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Alexis' Reviews #112 - Transfer & Surge by James Keatley & Chris James

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In this review, Alexis dives into the 'Transfer & Surge' magic tricks, a collaboration between James Keatley and Chris James. 'Transfer' allows magicians to visually move a chip from one card to another, ending with an impossible object that can be handed out. 'Surge' involves a chip on a card that appears to enlarge when a photo is taken, creating a memorable moment for the audience. Alexis praises the tricks for their high-quality materials, ease of performance, and strong visual impact. The 'merger pack' includes additional gimmicks, making it a better value than purchasing the tricks separately. Pros include the tricks' visual appeal, quality craftsmanship, and the ability to use a spectator's phone for 'Surge'. The only cons mentioned are the similar colors of the cards and the need to switch out gimmicked cards for examination. Overall, Alexis highly recommends these tricks for their practicality and effectiveness.

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Takeaways:

  • High-quality materials and craftsmanship make the tricks visually appealing and durable.
  • The 'merger pack' offers better value with additional gimmicks included.
  • Tricks are easy to perform with a strong impact on the audience.
  • The ability to use a spectator's phone for 'Surge' adds a memorable element.
  • Card colors are similar, which might be a minor drawback for some.
  • Switching out gimmicked cards for examination is necessary but manageable.
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