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Magic Review - Art Trivia by David Jonathan, Nikolas Mavresis & TCC Magic

David from Magic Orthodoxy reviews "Art Trivia," a new product from Nicholas Mavresis, David Jonathan, and TCC Magic. The trick centers around a trivia game featuring famous paintings, where a spectator identifies a counterfeit painting from five envelopes. The surprise reveal is that the remaining envelopes contain children's drawings, adding a playful twist. The gimmick involves well-made envelopes with small windows displaying paintings and red/green markings. David finds the trick to be fun, well-constructed, and easy to perform, requiring minimal sleight of hand. He suggests that spectator familiarity with art history could impact the experience and proposes a tweak to the color scheme for better intuitiveness. He recommends performing it once for a group and suggests a narrative about collecting paintings from a museum gift shop to enhance the illusion. Ultimately, David recommends "Art Trivia" at $35, praising its unique concept and potential for future use, and concludes with a plug for Magic Orthodoxy's membership program.

Tricks mentioned

Key points

  • The trick revolves around a trivia game featuring famous paintings.

  • Spectator identifies a counterfeit painting from five envelopes.

  • The surprise reveal is that the remaining envelopes contain children's drawings.

  • The gimmick involves well-made envelopes with small windows.

  • The trick is easy to perform, requiring minimal sleight of hand.

  • Spectator familiarity with art history could impact the experience.

  • A tweak to the color scheme is suggested for better intuitiveness.

  • Best suited for a single performance for a group.

  • A narrative about collecting paintings from a museum gift shop is suggested.