Playing cards were where we started and we still love the amazing variety of new Bicycle cards appearing weekly, it seems. The Bicycle One Million deck – from Elite Playing Cards – is definitely one which ticks our boxes. An elegant almost regal design, with metallic inks and and a quality vellum tuck box – all wrapped up in a limited edition run. Collectable and ideal for classy magic. £7.99

This new disk from Full52 productions has really caught our eye. We’ll be publishing a proper review of Automata in the next few days – but in short it is an excellent DVD packed full of essentially self-working close-up magic. There are several killer routines on here and all easy to do. Highly recommended. £17.99
[UPDATE – our review is now here]

Here’s an idea so old it is new again. The Hofzinser card is a cleverly printed card which appears to show one value when a light is held behind it – but then can be turned around to reveal a different value. A great comedy prediction. £11.99

And finally – for the next couple of days only – Wormhole (you can read our review here) is reduced to only £12.66 at MagicNevin.  Part of their weekly Friday deal of the week.

That’s all for now. Don’t forget to check back for the latest news, reviews and Bicycle cards!

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This isn’t going to be a long review because there isn’t much to say. It does exactly what it says on the tin – two signed cards very cleanly end up in your back pocket. There is no palming required or sleight of hand. In fact it is super easy to do. Genius.

The DVD contains a helpful section on misdirection – though the routine itself has very natural built in misdirection. There is also a section on customising the gimmick(s). Can’t say much more without tipping the method.

The DVD also contains a number of variations:

Blank Card Version – a one card variation where the selected card first loses its face and then re-appears in your pocket.

Joker Transpo Version – two jokers are placed in your back pocket, then two cards are chosen, signed and lost. The signed cards reappear in your back pocket while the jokers are back in the deck.

Three Card Version – well what would you expect it to look like?! Like the last variation this would work better with a table than in the hands.

Stooge-alicious – extending the concept with the aid of a helping hand…

This is one of my favourite releases in a good while. Very easy to do and strong reactions. Highly recommended.

You can get it from MagicShop.co.uk for £18.99 (at the time of writing).

Many thanks to BigBlindMedia who kindly supplied the review copy.

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