Fourtunate
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Fourtunate is a trick where the workings are as much fun as the trick. Here’s what happens:
You draw a prediction on the cellophane of a card case that is not shown to the spectator.
Next, you deal the cards one at a time face up and ask the spectator to stop you as you deal. They can call stop at any point during the deal. They can even change their mind and ask you to continue dealing.
You turn over the card case, your prediction matches the selected card.
It is really that clean.
The method is a wonderful mixture of a special deck of cards and a very clever card case. There’s no complicated sleight of hand at all. The reset is as close to instant as you can get.
And yes, when you move on to the next table, the card can be different.
Comes complete with gimmicked box, special deck and detailed video instructions.
This is one type of ACAAN plot routine. Pros:1. Very clean ACAAN. The spectator can really stop anywhere they want. Not like other ACAAN doing math trick.2. The gimmick is well made. It can last at least 1000 times performance. Cons:1. The deck is not examinable. However, the spectator will not want to exam it because they can handle the deck for the whole routine.2. You can only do one trick with this deck. 3. Since your write something on your tuck case, this may make you look fishy.
Quite literally one of the best purchases Ive made, thousands and thousands spent before this trick, and I wish it was the first I bought. I would easily pay 5x the price.
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It's a good trick and really makes a good impression on the audience. Easy to perform and almost instant reset. I just think that for the cost it has, a deck of cards can also be included in the package ...
This is an ok trick. If you set aside the novelty of the reveal, it boils down to a prediction accomplished with a multiple out. However, unlike many, many variations of this plot which leave you with a clean prediction that can be examined, this (the box) cannot. So if you are really wedded to the idea of writing the prediction on the card case, and are ok not handing the case out for examination, this may be worth your while. If, however, you like the general plot but would prefer ending with a prediction that is examinable, there are many other avenues much more worthy of exploration.
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Philip asks: This looks amazing and I'm very sure that I will be buying this trick. Can the spectator choose whether it is the face up card or the next face down card as their selection?
Jeff asks: Just curious about the name. In the video, the name is spelled 'FOURTUNATE' on the package. Which one is correct?
Scott asks: How does this differ from Shin Lim's "Think" in any substantive way? Looks like the same thing.
Steve asks: Folks what level is this at please. I'm 'OK' with cards but no card-sharp! Thanks S
Jeff asks: Do I need to have a card selected from the deck OR can I just show any named card on the box without doing the "stop at a card" part of the effect ? For example, replacement for an Invisible Deck where any card can be used.
Fabrice asks: May I shuffle the deck? Is the name of the card is actually written on the cellophane
Per asks: Can more than the four cards indicated on the delivery box be selected? The trick’s name seems to also indicate four possible outcomes.
Roberto asks: At the end the box can be inspected?
Mark asks: Is there any restriction as far as type of card box?
Peter asks: Is the pack itself gimmicked? Can it be used for other effects?
Steven asks: A follow on from last question, can this trick be used to close a routine without any deck swaps etc?
Barryn asks: Can this be done with an ordinary deck of cards?
Alan asks: Can the card box be made or remade with a different back design. Regards, Alan White
Don asks: As per the video, I assume the spectator cannot stop you after just 2 or 3 cards...it appears that a "few" cards have to be dealt out before you can tell the spectator to stop you...this really doesn't present a problem either way, just curious...I will be getting this...Thanks!
Don asks: Thank you Len...I meant can the spec. stop you after just 2 or three cards off the TOP of the deck?
William asks: Do you need to replace the box or the cellophane around the box with each performance?
Ron asks: Hello! Is the promo video edited? It looks s like the camera pulls away on occasion. Thanks.
Don asks: How many different cards can be written as predictions? I am assuming that all 52 cards cannot be shown as predictions. If that is the case, how many different cards, (outs) are there?...and thank you all for having this forum available....
Paul asks: Does the trick give credit to Harry Lorayne for his 101 Deck, popularized by Al Koran?
David asks: When I first signed on it offered a 10% discount code but I forgot what it was can you supply it to me ?
Ronald asks: Do I get actual dvd disc or is it a download?
Zuhairr asks: is the handling similar to shin lim's think?
Tom asks: Did anyone else have this problem?I don't usually complain, but this time I am really disappointed! The cellophane remains stuck 80? of the time and does not move. You are left hanging right at the moment the prediction is supposed to appear. The effect would be "great' if the maker could fix this ...it's just a gamble as to whether it will work or not. Maybe change the cellophane for a spinning small,thin, plastic wheel would be better.At this time, I cannot give this product a good rating.
Michael asks: What a beautifully imagined/designed prediction. I was thrilled to receive Fourtunate last week - the week of November 11th, 2019 - but I too found the gimmick difficult to move and unpredictable in its movements. Is it possible to get a replacement? So excited to put Fourtunate to work! Thanks in advance.
Mac asks: I bought the gift.... Actually one of my favourite effects. I'm thinking this is a "similar" premise with card box instead of gift box?
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