This trick promises to let you "bring a photograph to life and remove a signed selection from inside." Based on the description, I was expecting a Martin Lewis "Cardiographic" style effect. What I discovered is a card trick where you interact with a photograph and appear to pull a card out of it. It's a good effect, but probably appreciated more by magicians than lay spectators.
You bring out a photograph of four aces that may be examined. A spectator selects and signs a card that is returned to the middle of the deck. You shake the photo and the photo reveals the selection's suit. For example, if the ace of hearts turns face down in the photo, this indicates that the spectator’s card is a heart.
You then split the photo to reveal a full sized playing card that turns out to be the spectator’s signed card. And the kicker, the face down ace has vanished from the photograph.
In a Snap?
The trick requires solid card handling skills. On the accompanying DVD, Cameron Francis offers thorough instructions on the various moves and techniques. The effect comes with the gimmicked cards that you need. All you have to do is supply a deck of cards.I appreciate the innovation that Cameron Francis brings to this effect. It's a good one.
MSRP: (US) $30
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