At the end, the "cut card" becomes a mish-mash card that displays parts of many cards. It's a good, if offbeat effect that entertains.
Making the Cut
You bring out a card that is blank on both sides and three spectators each select a playing card (no influence). You explain that the blank card is a "casino cut card," which gamblers use to cut multiple decks that have been shuffled together in casinos. Of course, the casinos use plastic "cut cards," but you explain that this is an older model.You gather the three selected cards and place the blank card on top of them. At this point, the trick becomes a four-card packet effect.
Using a basic count and other moves, you show that the blank card becomes each of the three selected cards. For the finale, you rub the blank card over the entire spread-out deck, and it becomes the mixed-up, mish mash card, that displays bits of several cards (see picture). The finish is indeed a surprise.
Making it Count
Anyone with basic card skills can easily perform this one. The trick comes with the gimmicked cards, which are on Bicycle stock, and a DVD with thorough instructions. Simply add a deck of blue or red-backed Bicycle cards.
For Strolling
Peterson says that he has used this effect for years when strolling in restaurants and it's a great effect for this venue. You'll have to set the entire deck down on the table for awhile, but you don't need to spread the deck at the trick's conclusion, as Peterson does in the demo, so the need for table space is minimal.Casino Cut Card isn't a stunner, but it's got its own set of twist and turns that will keep spectators guessing, and it hits hard at the end. There's lots to like.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
MSRP: (US) $25
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