SleightfulMagic Review - Focus by Craig Petty and Phil Smith
David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers an enthusiastic review of Craig Petty and Phil Smith’s new marked deck, "Focus," distributed by Murphy's Magic. Declaring 2024 the 'Year of Craig Petty,' David highlights the deck's unique theme: movie posters and quotes. The deck is cleverly divided, with one half featuring original fan art movie posters and the other showcasing iconic movie quotes, each paired with its corresponding movie on separate cards. "Focus" boasts a cyclical stack, numbered backs, and words identifying the movie, alongside hidden markings revealing details like release dates and directors, enabling impressive feats of mentalism. The deck comes with 9.5 hours of tutorial content covering various techniques and routines, including Petty and Smith’s signature moves. David praises the deck's beautiful graphics, comprehensive instruction, and overall value, recommending it to performers seeking a marked deck that aligns with their personal style. He also encourages viewers to explore his other channel, The Magic Channel Card Tricks, for beginner-friendly magic tutorials.
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Key points
"Focus" is a marked deck with a movie poster and quote theme.
The deck is divided into two halves: movie posters and movie quotes.
It features a cyclical stack and numbered backs for easy tracking.
There are 9.5 hours of tutorial content included.
The deck allows for a variety of routines, including Petty and Smith’s signature moves.
David considers it a solid release with beautiful graphics and comprehensive instruction.