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Weighing the Cards by Matthew Wright

Created by: Matthew Wright

Weighing the Cards is a mentalism trick that involves a memorized deck of cards, allowing the performer to know the order of the cards and perform effects like predicting a spectator's chosen card or revealing a card at a named position. This trick is part of the 'Ninja Stack' system by Matthew Wright, which is designed to be accessible and fun for newcomers to memorized deck work. The trick is suitable for close-up or parlour magic and requires some basic math for certain effects.

Key features

  • Part of the 'Ninja Stack' system, making memorized deck work accessible

  • Includes a 1-hour and 45-minute tutorial covering the stack's order and several effects

  • Teaches effects like 'Weighing the Cards', 'Dead Cutting to Any Named Card', and a clean 'ACAAN'

  • Deceptive mnemonic cyclical nature for easier memorization

  • Engaging teaching style with visual aids

Pros

  • Accessible for newcomers to memorized deck work

  • Includes multiple effects in one tutorial

  • Effective teaching style with visual aids

  • Deceptive and fun for spectators

Cons

  • Some effects require basic math

  • May not be suitable for those already familiar with advanced stack work

What people are saying about Weighing the Cards

mentalistonashoestring says...

Matthew Wright's 'Ninja Stack' offers a fresh take on memorized deck work, making it accessible and fun for newcomers. The system includes a 1-hour and 45-minute tutorial that not only teaches the stack's order but also covers impressive effects like 'Weighing the Cards', 'Dead Cutting to Any Named Card', and a clean 'ACAAN'.

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