Shinkansen by Phil Goldstein (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Unveiling Shinkansen: The Ultimate Cards Across
Experience Phil Goldstein's revolutionary take on the classic 'Cards Across' plot with Shinkansen – an effect designed for maximum impact and deceptive simplicity. This isn't just another card transposition; it's an extremely efficient, practical, and utterly stunning approach that will leave your audiences bewildered. Whether you're working an intimate close-up setting or commanding a grand stage, Shinkansen delivers a powerful, impossible moment that defies logic.
The Mind-Bending Effect
Imagine this: four red-backed cards are openly displayed, counted, and entrusted to a spectator. Next, a separate packet of blue-backed cards is shown, and a second spectator is invited to merely *think* of any single card from their packet. With both spectators standing a considerable distance apart, holding their respective packets, the magic unfolds. With the utmost fairness, the mentally chosen card impossibly vanishes from the blue packet and, in an instant, reappears nestled amongst the red cards held by the first spectator. The clean handling and powerful revelation make this a truly unforgettable piece of magic.
Why Shinkansen Stands Apart
Shinkansen elevates the 'Cards Across' plot by integrating a baffling mental selection, adding an extra layer of impossibility and personal connection for the spectator. Goldstein's ingenious method ensures the routine is not only 'stunning' in effect but also 'easy' and 'practical' to perform, allowing you to focus on your presentation rather than complex sleights. Its adaptability for both close-up and stage conditions makes it a versatile and invaluable addition to any magician's repertoire, guaranteeing a strong, memorable reaction every time.
What's Included with Your Instant Download
Upon purchase, you gain immediate access to Phil Goldstein's meticulously detailed, 16-page instructional booklet. This comprehensive guide, beautifully illustrated by Tony Dunn, provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring you master every nuance of the Shinkansen routine with confidence. Furthermore, you'll receive a set of seven specially-printed cards on genuine Bicycle stock – the high-quality, essential props required to make this incredible, impossible effect a reality in your hands. Prepare to add a truly unforgettable and deeply deceptive piece of magic to your act.
Original Specs
Effect: Four red-backed cards are displayed; they're counted and held by a spectator
Another set of blue-backed cards is shown, and a second spectator simply thinks of any one. The packets are held by the spectators, who stand far apart from each other.
With the utmost fairness, the mentally chosen card vanishes from the blue packet and appears in the red!
Includes detailed, 16-page booklet written by Phil Goldstein and fully-illustrated by Tony Dunn and the seven specially-printed cards on Bicycle stock that make this effect possible.
