Easy fold Trailer
This video is a promotional showcase for the 'Easy Fold' gimmick, a clever solution designed to simplify the notoriously tricky Mercury folded card effect. The creator, a magician himself, expresses a common frustration – the difficulty of consistently achieving a perfect Mercury fold under performance conditions. Easy Fold aims to eliminate this challenge by providing a gimmick that assists with alignment and folding, allowing magicians to confidently incorporate the effect into their routines. The video highlights the ability to show a perfectly folded card *before* a card is even selected, a crucial element of the illusion. It's designed to work with standard playing cards and integrates seamlessly with a standard deck box. The creator emphasizes the gimmick's durability, quick deck changes, and how it allows performers to focus on presentation and audience engagement rather than the technical aspects of the fold. Overall, the creator is enthusiastic about Easy Fold, believing it empowers magicians to confidently add this visually striking effect to their repertoires.
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Key points
Easy Fold simplifies the Mercury Fold.
Allows for a perfectly folded card to be shown before a card is selected.
Works with standard Poker-sized playing cards and a standard deck box.
Removes pressure associated with the fold, allowing focus on presentation.
Durable and allows for quick deck changes.