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Packet tricks are brilliant

Packet tricks are brilliant

Packet tricks are small but boy do they punch way above their weight. They drift in and out of fashion but never fade away, and why should they. They are card tricks but you don't need a whole deck, what could be more convenient? They also avoid the traditional pick a card, find a card formula so the audience get something they are not used to and haven't seen Uncle Bill do.

All the masters created one, Vernon, Marlo, Jennings, Elmsley, Dingle and so on proving their value and highlighting their versatility. A good packet trick has a nice story or hook to capture interest, visual surprises and a kicker ending, all the things which a card trick needs. Having just 4 or 6 cards also makes the handling easier, which is generally just a few multiple lifts, false counts and possibly a display well, all within basic skill levels.

The use of rough and smooth or sticky stuff of late has also given a new lease of life to the genre, helping with the visual side of things whilst making handling even easier.

Purists will go to Twisting the Aces (Vernon), Dr Daley's Last Trick or even Ambitious Classic (Jennings) but if you willing to add gaffs you have NFW (Gary Freed), Twisted Sisters (Bannon) and Stand Up Monte (Garret Thomas) from the newer generation. The Upper Hand by Gary Jones has even taken a traditionally difficult effect 'signed cards to pocket' and made it so easy to be virtually self working.

I believe a professional could do a wallk a round set with just packet tricks but from a hobbiest point of view they are a must to have in your wallet so you are ready to fire on demand. If you still need convincing check out Tommy Wonder's Taming card.

Why carry 52 cards with you when you only need four? Viva La Packet Trick!

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