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Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 5:37 pm
by PeterW
Here’s a nice little illusion! Might be a little tough performing in a crowd, but great for on camera or a few spectators. Looks quite convincing!

Edit: I have been asked to remove the video link as this effect hasn’t been publicly released yet, sorry for any inconvenience. The effect should be released to the public soon!

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:05 pm
by KirkW
The method seems obvious to me. I notice they only show the trick from the front....no side or back shots.
If it turns out that it can be performed surrounded, I may be interested.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:13 am
by Rob Rand
It’s brilliant! I am baffled by it!
I hope it will come in production soon! I’ll be happy to purchase it...

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2021 1:43 am
by Simon Layland
I'm baffled also

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:34 pm
by Olaf S
KirkW wrote:
Thu Dec 31, 2020 6:05 pm
Method seems obvious to me - I notice they only show the trick from the front no side or back

Looks amazing, seems to be a prototype, currently have no explanation for what I see

If someone has an explanation I would like to read it in the secret area ...

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:06 am
by David DeTenyo
Looks great indeed, I remember when Angelo first showed a prototype, many years ago. For now I'm also baffled! There have to be at least some angle restrictions but it does look VERY convincing :) The add says 'grab your favourite deck' and 'no switching of any kind' - Angelo even lets the female spectator examine the cards ... so can we conclude a full, normal deck is used? That would be quite amazing ... . It looks like a must-buy 8-)

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:15 pm
by EvanS
I am definitely in on this one. I love everything Angelo comes up with. Hopefully soon...

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:57 am
by Ralf R
This trick looks great! And you could make a funny little story around it (e. g. about an alternative way to cut a deck of cards ;) ). Despite being not that keen on buying magic tricks at the moment, this one looks like a must-buy for me :thumbsup:

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:36 pm
by John B.
Wow- it is indeed really nice. I think indeed any deck may be used as I suspect the case does the work. Angelo is a genius! Maybe it is based on the t**t move with cards?

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 7:04 pm
by Chris Wahlers
Apparently it will be out this month or next.
Looking forward to it!

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:17 am
by David DeTenyo
Well it took a bit more time :-)

It is out now. Demo/trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8-VyD1N-t8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y3rW98WTE4

https://www.facebook.com/reel/706851984207000

Looks very good. But I wonder if the angles won't be an issue in real life. I suppose performing it surrounded isn't possible, which isn't a big deal imo.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 12:46 pm
by ØyvindK
For the first time I've actually fallen prey of the hype and ordered this trick. Angelo Carbone does have a proven track record as a magic creator, and even if it is pretty obvious what is generally going on (not the exact technical execution), I think this looks nice. And he does claim that the angles are much better than people might think. Surrounded is clearly a no-go, but it is claimed that towards the sides are ok with some care.

The video of the kid performing does contain a minor flash, and given that his father is who he is, they should have known better than to just publish that take.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:52 pm
by Rob Rand
Ha, after seeing the video of this effect on the YT channel of Dynamitemagic, I immediately ordered it there!

Will receive it tomorrow!

It really looks impossible…

I actually don’t buy any more tricks, but this is the legit exception!

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:56 pm
by ØyvindK
I ordered from a UK shop, so I will probably not receive it until late next week. Will be interesting to hear your impressions of it, Rob.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2023 6:03 pm
by Rob Rand
Aaaand … already sold out at Dynamitemagic!

Glad I ordered it right away!

Yes Øyvind, I will most likely post my thoughts about Demi Deck on the forum :)

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:45 am
by Roberto B.
Ordered from Penguin Magic....free shipping worldwide....quality looks great.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:36 pm
by Rob Rand
Received it today...

It's very good. Handling is super easy, the quality is great, you get a video of about one hour with 3 presentation ideas and all the details explained by Angelo himself...

Also a demo by David Regal!

Yes, it's really Tenyo-like!

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:11 am
by ØyvindK
How difficult would you say it is to manage the angles?

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:32 am
by CollinW
ØyvindK wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:11 am
How difficult would you say it is to manage the angles?
I would say easy if you have big hands. :lol:

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:57 am
by ØyvindK
CollinW wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:32 am
ØyvindK wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:11 am
How difficult would you say it is to manage the angles?
I would say easy if you have big hands. :lol:
Yes, that is a fairly obvious observation.... :geek:

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:00 am
by Olaf S
CollinW wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:32 am
I would say easy if you have big hands. :lol:

Collin, I think dark clothing is more important :lol:


Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:27 pm
by CollinW
Olaf S wrote:
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:00 am
CollinW wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:32 am
I would say easy if you have big hands. :lol:

Collin, I think dark clothing is more important :lol:
I don't think a dark shirt helps that much. Here the box gimmick is flashed twice and yet he's wearing a black T-shirt.


Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 1:54 am
by Olaf S
CollinW wrote:
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:27 pm

Here the box gimmick is flashed twice and yet he's wearing a black T-shirt

Had not looked at this so closely but works just as I suspected from the beginning. Works of course
without black T-shirt and size hands but am still the opinion that a black T-shirt more camouflage
and greater scope for angles allows - Trick was not a surprise for me but will amaze some people.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:04 am
by ØyvindK
CollinW wrote:
Sun Oct 15, 2023 7:27 pm
Olaf S wrote:
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:00 am
CollinW wrote:
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:32 am
I would say easy if you have big hands. :lol:

Collin, I think dark clothing is more important :lol:
I don't think a dark shirt helps that much. Here the box gimmick is flashed twice and yet he's wearing a black T-shirt.

Those flashes would most likely go by unnoticed with a live audience, who doesn't have the luxury of video.

Re: Demi Deck

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:18 pm
by CollinW
ØyvindK wrote:
Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:04 am
Those flashes would most likely go by unnoticed with a live audience, who doesn't have the luxury of video.
I doubt it since there's not all that much to focus their attention on or be distracted/misdirected. The cards are where the cards will logically be and that's where their eyes go. But this is totally my opinion.