Magic Review - Deadline by Yannick Barth

David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a thorough review of 'Deadline' by Yannick Barth, a $24 download available from Ellusionist. The trick centers around a captivating prediction involving a spectator's phone stopwatch and a borrowed, shuffled deck of cards. The effect involves a spectator timing themselves straightening a small packet of cards, followed by the magician shuffling the deck face up and face down, ultimately revealing three cards that match the time displayed on the phone. Barth provides two main versions: an impromptu version with a borrowed deck and a version using a gimmicked deck, with David strongly recommending the impromptu version for its spontaneity and ease of performance. A third version, 'The Magician Foer,' is also included but considered less practical. The routine boasts clean angles, a fresh approach to incorporating a phone into magic, and versatility – the phone could even be replaced with a billet and pen. The download includes a comprehensive one-hour and 34-minute tutorial, and the random timer displayed on the phone eliminates the need for forcing a specific time. David concludes by enthusiastically recommending 'Deadline' as a solid trick with a unique and engaging premise, praising Barth's clever design and execution.