Roo's Reviews 'Big Blind' by Craig Petty & Murphy's Studio *with performance

Roo explores 'Big Blind', a captivating open prediction effect by Craig Petty & Murphy’s Studio, which ingeniously uses poker chips to reveal a spectator's freely named card. The trick, inspired by Arlen Wilson’s 'Predator Wallet', is praised for its versatility and practicality, featuring three poker chips (two gaffed) and a slim index for all card values and suits. Roo highlights the trick's design, which cleverly mimics a child’s poker set to avoid suspicion, and its portability. Multiple handlings are taught, including a walkaround version and a no-palm handling by Lloyd Barnes. Despite initial controversy over exposing the method early, Roo found the effect's practicality convincing enough to incorporate it into his professional sets, even replacing other pocket items. The tutorial, shorter than Craig’s usual offerings, includes a creative jam session segment, showcasing Craig’s passion for magic. Roo highly recommends 'Big Blind' for magicians seeking a worker-friendly prediction with minimal sleight of hand.