A brain-busting close-up illusion that fooled our entire team. This quick, easy, and amazing visual effect is destined to be your new favorite opener.
"How utterly fooling. I haven't got a clue. You are brilliant! Well done!" Derren Brown
“Demi Deck” is an incredible creation from Angelo Carbone, one of the most prolific and respected creators of magic. His ability to come up with truly stunning magic with diabolic methods is unrivaled. “Demi Deck” is no exception.
At its core, “Demi Deck” is a cut and restored effect that uses an entire deck of cards. It’s like a pocket-sized version of the “Sawing a Lady in Half” illusion. The best part though is that it works with any poker-sized deck and ends with a totally normal deck of cards. So, once you’re done, you can jump right into your favorite card magic trick.
You start by introducing a box and showing how a deck of cards fits perfectly inside. There’s no wiggle room or way for the cards to escape. A blade is then pushed through the center of the box, penetrating right through the cards.
After giving the audience a chance to process this bizarre moment, you pop a hinge that allows the box to split in half. The two halves of the deck are shown to be clearly separated before everything is snapped back together. You remove the blade and dump out the cards. They’re completely unharmed and ready to use for your card magic set.
As with all of Angelo’s work, the method for “Demi Deck” is diabolically clever. It’s so easy to perform this visual, surprising, and unusual effect that commands attention and leaves a lasting impression.
- Easy to do
- Uses any normal deck of cards
- No switches needed
- Completely self-contained
- Magician fooler
- Multiple routines taught
The ingenious thinking behind “Demi Deck” has a similar vibe to that which you’d find in a Tenyo trick. But, this is no toy. It is a professional prop for magicians that is a ton of fun to perform. You will never want to leave home without this powerhouse tool in your pocket.
“Demi Deck” by Angelo Carbone is available now!
"Angelo Carbone is one of the most clever creators of magic I know. You will appreciate this trick even more once you see the uncompromising attention to detail that Angelo has put into this creation. It's Incredible!" Asi Wind
"When Angelo Carbone releases a new effect the magic world stands up and cheers, and Demi Deck is an excellent example of the reason why. This is brilliant!" David Regal
"Everything about 'Demi Deck' is genius. The creation, routine, the added convincers, and every other aspect. And the fact that this is real world practical... damn!" Lloyd Barnes
"My brain opened like 'Demi Deck' when Angelo showed me this in front of my eyes!" Tobias Dostal
"Absolutely fooled me and it plays like a grand illusion." Lisa Menna
"Just incredible, one of the most impressive big illusions [to fit] into your pocket! David Copperfield will be jealous!" Mickael Chatelain
"Angelo has just shown me Demi Deck and I am mad. He should have released this sooner so I could have had this in my set sooner! That's insane!" Alan Rorrison
"You can put 'Demi Deck' in the "Fooled me badly" pile. It's the only pile I have for Angelo." Jon Allen
”Demi Deck” FAQ
Is it easy?
Yes, “Demi Deck” is super easy to do. In fact, it’s almost self-working.
Is it practical?
Yes! Very much so. You can, and should, open your walkaround card set with this! It’s easy to learn, resets quickly and fits in your pocket.
What are the angles like?
They’re very good! While it looks great on social media, this trick was designed to be done in real life. It’s very practical and a great trick to perform for small groups or one-on-one. You get the same angle coverage as the Tilt move.
Take a look at this video where the camera moves freely, as the performance is happening.
Does it really work with any deck of cards?
Yes! It will work with any deck of poker size playing cards.
Is the deck examinable?
Yes, the deck is examinable before and after the performance. It is totally normal.
What’s included in the box?
You get the "Demi Deck" gimmick, a metal blade (which has been dulled so you can safely carry it in your pocket), and two gimmicked cards which you can use for a bonus handling, where the deck gets twisted.