Perfect Opener by J.P Vallarino - Magic Review

Sebastian delivers a thorough review of J.P. Vallarino’s “My Opener,” a unique open prediction effect designed to be performed with a deck of cards and a specially crafted box. Aiming to help fellow magicians make informed purchasing decisions, Sebastian’s new review channel critically examines the product, ultimately finding it to be a mixed bag. The effect itself involves a spectator freely selecting a card, which miraculously matches a prediction already sealed in a box – a clever and seemingly impossible feat. However, the review highlights several drawbacks, including inconsistencies in the included gimmicks (red instead of blue with a red deck), the need for the performer to construct a custom “gizmo” involving deck modifications and trimming, and its limited practicality for close-up or walk-around magic. While the selection method is lauded as exceptionally clever and the instructional videos are well-produced, Sebastian concludes that the effect’s complexity and situational nature make it unsuitable for most magicians, assigning it a rating of 5.5 out of 10. He encourages viewers to engage with his channel for more reviews and welcomes questions and requests.