by magicdirect | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Magic Direct Magazine, Magic News, Reviews, Uncategorized
In effect, two cards are selected by a spectator, the rest of the pack is mixed up – face up and face down. Then the pack instantaneously rights itself leaving a single suit face up revealing the identity of the first chosen card. In a flash the cards change so...
by magicdirect | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Magic Direct Magazine, Magic News, Reviews, Uncategorized
Well I’ve settled down into the comfy reviewing chair in a new home at Magic Direct – and I thought it only fair to cast my eye over one of their new Blackpool releases to start with. Permanent Prediction, by Matt Daniel-Baker, is a great place to begin. ...
by magicdirect | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Magic Direct Magazine, Magic News, Uncategorized
Preparing for Blackpool Magic Convention is always one of the busiest times of the year for us. The work that goes into getting the stand designed and the products ready is immense. Although we release products throughout the year, it is typical that we will try to...
by magicdirect | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Magic Direct Magazine, Magic News, Uncategorized
As a full-time professional magician, I look for certain criteria when selecting effects to perform. For the magic hobbyist, issues such as pocket space, re-set time and being workable in all conditions (i.e. angleproof) aren’t really a concern but for me they are!...
by magicdirect | Aug 8, 2017 | Articles, Magic Direct Magazine, Magic News, Uncategorized
I’ve been performing PERMANENT PREDICTION for almost a year now and can’t imagine ever performing without it. It’s simple, effective and direct. It takes no extra pocket space and is a natural revelation or prediction of a playing card. What I love about it most is...