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For $15 bucks you get 3 gimmicked cards a small teeny pamphlet.

In addition to teaching the effect, the pamphlet says to go online and enter a password and see a video of the explanation. So I log into the site and click on the 'set up' video. Though it's low res, it gets the job done. The end of this video tells me to click on the 'routine' video, so like the obedient monkey that I am, I comply. This video - again low res - teaches a slightly different method from the one in the booklet . . . this is good. I like this version.

The end of this video gives me my next set of instructions which is to click on some of the extended and alternate handling videos. Well this monkey is still scratching his head and craving bananas so he can make more poo to fling at Bagdini productions. Why? Because the mentioned videos are nowhere to be found. Additionally, there is a note on the site that says the videos have been updated to reflect the current handling of the effect which requires four gaffs, not three. It doesn't show this handling anywhere. Plus it doesn't mention what the additional gaff is. The website essentially no added value to the product.

The Effect is essentially an ace assembly that, like most lame plots, takes longer to lay cards down on the table and do a bunch of contrived displays than it does to 'do the magic.' The routine does eliminate a few of the concerns I have with traditional ace assemblies. But overall it's not a well structured effect. If you're dying for a new ace effect, first, give yourself a pasteboard paper-cut in the left nostril for craving such a thing. Second, there are better resources out there.

Overall, the product is produced well-ish.

Final Verdict:
2.5 stars with a Stone Status of Grubble (maybe a hint of 'Gem', but mostly 'Rubble' - i.e. probably not worth it).