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The Blurb
Predict a freely chosen word with a drawing that’s in play before the routine even begins.
While it might look like a card trick at first, “Big Picture” is anything but. It is a fun piece of mentalism from Kyle Purnell that you’ll want to perform everywhere you go.
You start by introducing the “Big Picture” deck and explaining how it helps you practice reading minds. Each card features a different word. You allow a volunteer to look at the words one by one and simply think of one. This freely chosen word perfectly matches a drawing on a prediction that has been in clear view the entire time.
There are no peeks or any need to have them write anything down. They can freely choose any word they see. Kyle Purnell is known for inventing wildly creative magic and “Big Picture” might just be one of his most clever routines yet.
“Big Picture” is super easy to perform. The custom deck of Bicycle-quality playing cards it comes with does nearly everything for you. You won’t need to master any difficult sleight of hand. Just watch the included tutorial and you’ll be all set. As everything resets instantly, “Big Picture” is also perfect for table-hopping workers.
“Big Picture” is a super fun and entertaining routine that magicians and mentalists of all types will love performing.
Jheff's Guide
WHAT IT IS:
Effect with Props
HOW ACCURATE OR COMPLETE THE AD COPY IS:
It is accurate enough, although the routine could be a little more detailed in its description. What’s missing is that the performer shows two cards at the outset and places them aside. It’s these two cards, that when turned over after a word is selected for two halves of a simple line drawing that represents the word. Words include “star,” “teepee,” “ice cream,” “house,” and “clown.” There are many more, of course. The outcome will not be the same for each performance. Unfortunately, the Bicycle card box is important to the workings and it will take a lot of work if you want to use a different box.
SET-UP AND RE-SET:
The set-up and re-set takes no more than a minute, but must be done out of view of the audience.
SUITABLE VENUES:
Close-up, Internet
JHEFF’S JUDGMENT:
This is indeed a fun routine and don’t dismiss this because you think this is a card trick. Sure, it uses double-blank playing cards and the cards are kept in a Bicycle box, but this is not about playing cards at all. It’s about words or, more specifically, objects written as words and revealed as a drawing.