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Magic Review - Pick Six 2.0 by Carl Irwin

Magic Orthodoxy reviews Carl Irwin's updated card trick, Pick Six 2.0, praising it as a powerful and self-working routine where a spectator freely selects six cards that magically form a pre-determined poker hand like a straight or flush. The trick is highlighted for its clever method that requires minimal sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels, and comes with a digital download including instructions and necessary gimmicks. The review emphasizes the importance of presentation to maximize impact, suggesting narratives like a poker game or fate demonstration, and gives it a high recommendation for its strong effect and ease of performance.

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Key points

  • Review of Carl Irwin's updated card trick, Pick Six 2.0, provided by Penguin Magic.

  • Core effect involves a spectator freely selecting six cards that form a pre-determined poker hand, such as a straight or flush.

  • Routine is almost entirely self-working with minimal sleight of hand, making it accessible for all skill levels.

  • Method is clever and well-constructed, providing a clean and fair selection process.

  • Comes with a digital download including instructions and necessary special cards or gimmicks.

  • Presentation is key to maximizing impact, with suggestions for narratives like poker games or fate demonstrations.

  • Positive review highlighting it as a powerful, easy-to-perform trick suitable for working magicians.

  • Upgrade from the original version is praised, considered a solid and reliable piece of magic.