Magic Review - Not the 21 Card Trick by Peter Turner

David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a glowing review of Peter Turner's "Not the 21 Card Trick," a clever download available from Ellusionist. This routine cleverly reimagines the classic 21 Card Trick without the need for memorization or complex sleight of hand. The core of the trick involves a borrowed, shuffled deck, where a spectator divides the cards and replaces one, allowing the magician to reveal a prediction matching the selected card. David highlights the deceptive simplicity, emphasizing that it utilizes a straightforward mathematical principle – '1+1=2 math' – making it easy to perform. While the video demonstrates the trick with a marked deck, David assures viewers it can be effectively performed with a regular deck, albeit with a slightly different presentation. He praises its self-working nature, requiring no sleight of hand or gimmicks, and suggests keeping the spectator's pile sizes between 10 and 20 cards for a natural feel. The download itself is a concise 21-minute video, and the routine is priced at $20. Overall, David enthusiastically recommends this trick, especially for those who missed out on the "How to Read Minds 2" kit, considering it a valuable and engaging addition to any magician's repertoire.