BLOOPERS I Deadline by Yannick Barth

Yannick Barth's "Deadline" is a clever and deceptive card trick presented in a fun, blooper-filled tutorial. This self-working effect uses a gimmick deck and a spectator's phone stopwatch to create a seemingly impossible prediction. The spectator shuffles a deck, times the chaos, and the cards magically reveal three face-up cards that match the generated time. Barth teaches three variations: a hands-off approach using a gimmick deck, an impromptu version adaptable to any deck, and a magician-fooling technique with a borrowed deck. He emphasizes spectator comfort, misdirection, and a lighthearted presentation, making it an engaging trick for both performer and audience. Barth considers "Deadline" a modern twist on the classic Triumph effect, easy to learn and perfect for any magician's repertoire.