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Vittoria by Joseph B

Created by: Joseph B

Vittoria is a card trick designed to fool magicians, using a regular shuffled deck for a clean and deceptive performance. The routine involves strong audience participation: a spectator mixes the cards, cuts them into ten piles, selects one, and thinks of a card. Despite the randomness, the magician reveals the chosen card. This trick is ideal for close-up magic and is particularly effective for engaging audiences and baffling fellow magicians. Buyers should note that it requires practice to handle the shuffling and cutting smoothly.

Key features

  • Uses a regular shuffled deck for a clean performance

  • Great for fooling magicians due to its clever method

  • Involves strong audience participation for engagement

  • Available as a digital download from Penguin Magic

Pros

  • Easy to perform with a regular deck

  • Strong audience interaction

  • Highly effective in fooling magicians

Cons

  • Requires practice to handle shuffling and cutting smoothly

  • May be too elaborate for lay audiences

Effect

The 'Vittoria' card trick creates a strong sense of mystery and surprise. A spectator shuffles a regular deck of cards, cuts it into ten piles, and selects one. They think of a card, reassemble the deck, and shuffle it again. Despite the apparent randomness, the magician reveals the chosen card with precision. The effect is clean and leaves the audience wondering how it was done.

Full details

'Vittoria' is a card trick designed by Joseph B. It uses a regular shuffled deck, making it practical for impromptu performances. The trick involves strong audience participation, as the spectator handles the deck multiple times, shuffling and cutting it into piles. The method is clever and subtle, making it particularly effective for fooling magicians. The routine requires practice to handle the shuffling and cutting smoothly, but the setup is minimal, and no gimmicks are needed.

Who should consider the trick

'Vittoria' is ideal for magicians who enjoy card tricks and want to add a strong, interactive routine to their repertoire. It is especially suited for those who perform for other magicians, as the method is designed to fool even experienced practitioners. However, it may be less effective for lay audiences due to its elaborate nature.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty level of 'Vittoria' is moderate. While the method is straightforward, the trick requires practice to handle the shuffling and cutting smoothly. Magicians need to be comfortable with audience interaction and managing the deck during the performance. The trick is not overly complex but demands precision to ensure the effect works seamlessly.

What magicians say

Craig Petty from Magic TV describes 'Vittoria' as a trick that is "too elaborate for lay audiences but may fool magicians." He scores it 30 out of 100 for lay audiences but acknowledges its potential to deceive other magicians. Craig also highlights the trick's simplicity and effectiveness, noting that it uses a regular deck and involves strong audience participation. He mentions that the trick requires practice to handle the shuffling and cutting smoothly, but overall, it is a clever and engaging routine.

What people are saying about Vittoria

Craig Petty says...

Vittoria is a card trick focused on fooling magicians, but I find it overly elaborate for lay audiences, scoring it 30.

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