Vision by Nick Einhorn

Effect

The trick Vision by Nick Einhorn creates a striking moment where a spectator's thoughts appear physically on a playing card. A spectator thinks of a celebrity, signs a blank card, and places it into a special gimmick. After concentration, the celebrity's image appears inside the gimmick. The spectator then removes their signed card, only to find the celebrity printed on it with their signature still visible on the back. The effect combines mentalism, visual transformation, and a personalized reveal.

Full Details

Vision uses a gimmick known as the "Wow" device, which allows for a visual transformation of a card. The magician influences the spectator's choice of a celebrity using DFB (Dual Reality Belief), making the selection feel free. A blank card is signed, placed into the gimmick, and the celebrity's image appears inside. The final reveal shows the signed card now bearing the celebrity's printed image.

Rob Sweet enhances the trick by using custom-printed cards from Print by Magic, allowing for multiple performances with different celebrities. The speed of the transformation can be controlled, making it adaptable for different performance styles.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who perform close-up or parlor magic and enjoy mentalism with a visual twist. It works well for performers who like interactive routines where spectators participate by signing a card. Those who appreciate gimmicks that allow for clean, impossible transformations will find Vision valuable.

Difficulty

The trick requires basic sleight of hand for handling the blank and signed cards. The gimmick is easy to use, but smooth performance depends on presentation and timing. The difficulty is moderate, making it accessible to intermediate magicians while still offering strong impact for professionals.

What Magicians Say

Rob Sweet describes Vision as an "amazing trick that gets great reactions." He highlights the moment when the spectator pulls out their signed card to find the celebrity printed on it, calling it the "best reaction." He also praises the flexibility of the gimmick, noting that the appearance of the celebrity can be controlled for dramatic effect.

The host of Stranded with a Stranger adds that the Wow gimmick is "one of the best visual transformations of a card" and recommends it highly, stating, "those who haven't seen Wow, you're missing out."

The combination of mentalism, visual magic, and a personalized reveal makes Vision by Nick Einhorn a standout trick for performers looking to add a memorable moment to their sets.