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You know what they say . . . presentation is Everything! The master of messy and controller of chaos, Lennart Green, has proven this testament true. The Stolen Cards effect is very similar in plot to Kaleidoscope Cards and other like effects. My own Jacked Up is even in the same family. Green has brought nothing new to the method. However, his premise that the cards are stolen cards he's collected is a novel approach I've not seen before. Additionally, he has some very subtle tips and ideas for the presentation and the demonstration of the cards that are very clever and really add to the effect.
If you happen to own a Kaleidoscope Cards deck, you have everything needed to do Green's complete routine with it. His deck is no different in concept or construction. However, the cards you get with Green's effect are better looking and are poker sized rather than bridge - Kaleidoscope Cards are bridge sized. However, keep in mind that if you are going to do his routine, you need to pay for his deck (i.e., this product) before using it. If you don't own it, you don't have the right to use his routine.
As for the product itself, the deck is well made, the DVD well shot and the method well-explained. Not much to this one. If you like the effect, you'll be very happy with your purchase. Additionally you get a cool collection of cards. As I mentioned, presentation is everything, and that's the real gem you're getting with this purchase, a very clever couple of subtleties and a great justification or story for the cards . . . plus of course the deck. This is hard not to recommend . . . Lennart Green + a cool deck of cards + a logical story line + a couple of subtleties + I'm out of things to say . . .
Final Verdict:
4.5 Stars with a Stone Status of Gem.
4 Comments
I bought this deck several years ago for $50 without the DVD. While I still think it’s a great effect I’m not crazy about the marked card presentation. He names several different cards while showing the backs but ends up with all Ace of Spades. The illogicality bothers me.
@Carmelo – it’s funny. I thought that was one of the more clever things about the routine.
It makes for a great story and reason for “stealing” the cards but it’s illogical because none of the “marks” he reads is correct or can be shown except, of course, the ace! I’m sure most spectators won’t pick up on it. It’s just a peeve of mine.
I wouldn’t worry too much about that. It’s the kind of thing that’ll slide right by. 🙂