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Stop It! by Adrian Vega

This video is a promotion for Adrian Vega's new trick, Stop It!, a mind-blowing card effect that appears impossible. The routine involves two spectators dividing a deck and dealing cards until one stops. The magician then reveals a prediction that matches the stopped card. The real surprise comes when the magician reveals that the deck the spectators were handling is completely blank! Vega emphasizes that the trick is self-working, requiring no memory or counting from the performer, and that the spectators control the entire process. The video showcases a full, uncut performance to demonstrate the trick's cleanliness and deceptive power, highlighting the psychological aspect of the illusion and the spectator's belief in free choice. Vega believes Stop It! is a groundbreaking effect, describing it as a miracle that relies on spectator participation and a surprising visual reveal, encouraging magicians to add it to their routines.

Key points

  • The trick involves two spectators dividing a deck and dealing cards.

  • Spectators freely stop dealing at any time.

  • The magician reveals a prediction that matches the stopped card.

  • The deck the spectators handled is revealed to be completely blank.

  • The trick requires no memory work or counting from the performer.

  • The effect relies on the psychological aspect of spectator choice.