The Big Blind by Craig Petty

This video is a promotional overview and demonstration of Craig Petty’s new effect, *Big Blind*, a unique and highly direct card revelation trick utilizing three poker chips. Petty presents the effect as a "walkaround miracle" designed to create a strong impact on audiences. The core concept revolves around having three poker chips visible from the start, allowing a spectator to freely choose any card, and then revealing the card's name printed on the back of the chips. Petty emphasizes the clean and direct nature of the effect, stating that it’s “that clean and that direct!” *Big Blind* boasts several appealing features for performing magicians: no switches or forces, any card is possible, it can be performed surrounded, it’s compact and portable, and it comes with high-quality props. The product includes over two hours of in-depth tuition from Petty himself, covering various handling options, including formal seated presentations and self-working routines. A bonus segment features Lloyd Barnes, who contributes additional creative ideas for utilizing *Big Blind* in diverse performance scenarios. The video incorporates rave reviews from respected magicians like Kyle Purnell, Joel Dickinson, Luca Volpe, and many others, all praising the effect's innovation, directness, and audience impact. Overall, *Big Blind* appears to be a well-designed and highly-regarded effect that offers a unique and impactful card revelation, potentially a strong contender for a place in many magicians’ repertoires.