The Blurb
A great prediction effect that can be adapted to numerous situations!
Philip Ryan has been performing his postcard routine for many years. His routine combines two different gaffed postcards. This version uses SVENGALI postcards that have been specially designed to fit in your pocket. This can be performed close-up or on stage.
There are MANY different ways to use these postcards. The performer shows the spectator a stack of postcards he or she has collected on their travels. They show different countries and cities from around the world. The cards can even be mixed by the performer and the spectator chooses one. The performer can then reveal the chosen country any way they like.
These postcards can be used in combination with a multitude of other tricks from predictions to revelations, from close-up to stage. Whenever you need to force a country, DESTINATION is the most natural way to do it.
NOTE: The force country in this set is FRANCE.
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Jheff's Guide
WHAT IT IS:
Gimmick with routine(s) included
HOW ACCURATE OR COMPLETE THE BLURB IS:
It’s accurate, though perhaps one could say there’s too much info.
SET-UP AND RE-SET:
The set-up and re-set really depend on how you use the stack of cards, but as described, there is a one time set-up which requires you to arrange the cards. Beyond that, the re-set is pretty much automatic.
SUITABLE VENUES:
Close-up, Parlour, Stage, Walkaround
JHEFF’S JUDGMENT:
Combining the Svengali principle with types of cards other than playing cards is definitely not a new idea. Still, these cards, which I’m personally using and getting strong reactions from, are well-made and certainly look like real postcards.