Nique Tan Chats - Free Thought by Steve Langston and TCC Magic

Nique Tan delivers a thorough review of Steve Langston's 'Free Thought,' a captivating card effect released through TCC Magic. The effect centers around a spectator freely thinking of a card, which the magician then seemingly reveals through mentalism techniques. The routine culminates in a surprising visual: the spectator's chosen card vanishes from the deck, leaving a single face-down card in the middle, which is revealed to be blank. The magician then produces the spectator's thought-of card from their pocket, before finally revealing the entire deck to be blank. Nique draws comparisons to previous effects like the John Kennedy Mind Power Deck (popularized by Darren Brown) and Leo Reed's 'Divine and Conquer,' noting that 'Free Thought' successfully combines elements from both. The package includes two decks – a standard deck and a gaffed 'Free Thought' deck (using the Triumph design), which requires careful handling by the magician. While it involves a single slight-of-hand move, Nique believes it's easily mastered. He highlights the importance of mental rehearsal and pocket management for a convincing performance, and suggests the deck can be customized. Overall, Nique views 'Free Thought' as a worthwhile addition to a mentalist's repertoire, particularly for those familiar with thought-of card routines, and encourages viewers to take advantage of a 15% discount on TCC Magic purchases.