Get this trick. I can personally promise you the reactions you get are great. It is a great opener and I have performed this trick many times.

The gimmick is not what you would expect and, without giving to much away, it shows that peoples eyes can be fooled with such a simple tool. At first I was slightly disappointed, hoping that it would require something else - but later I realized that this is such a powerful and easy trick to perform.

This is my favorite trick to perform due to reactions and simplicity.

DVD : Superb quality and phenomenal teaching by Aaron Fisher. The DVD is 43 minutes long and includes live performances.

Difficulty : Very, very easy. You'll get Panic down in no time. Widespread Panic is more advanced and will take longer to master.

Gimmick : The gimmick is included when you purchase the DVD. It is extremely clever. I doubt you'll ever get caught with this one.

Reactions : The visual nature of this trick makes people freak out when they see the deck vanish.

Final thoughts : This trick exceeded my expectations by far. If you like gimmicks, you'll fall in love with Panic. However, if you don't like gimmicks like me, I suggest you get something else that is impromptu.

When it comes to magic that people remember, there are a few tricks that stick in people's memories. Aaron Fisher's "Panic" is one of the elite few that people will talk about after a magician performs it. What the spectator sees is just so simple and direct that they have to remember it. The method is not at all what I would have imagined. Aaron truly created one of the most brilliant gaffs in all of magic. That is a bold statement, but I stand by it because this trick not only works, but it hits the audience hard and they always remember it.

I have performed Panic at least 30 times in the last few weeks, and each time I have not had any worries. I always end the effect trying to hold back a smile because I know how clever the method is. People's reactions are usually vocal with this trick - jumping back, shouting "Oh my god!", and others in that category. It is a ton of fun to perform, and people are drawn in and fully engaged after you kick off with this powerful routine starter.

The visual essence of the performance touches people like vanishing coins and heavy duty thread work does >> It is just magic. Period. No explanation needed.

If you are reading this and deciding whether or not you think it is worth the money, I can guarantee you will be glad you bought it. The simplicity behind it allows for you to want to perform it. It is clean and easy to perform, and if you really listen to everything Aaron tells you it is a bullet proof performance and you have nothing to be worried about when performing. It is designed for people to not have a clue how it's done.

Again, a special thanks to Aaron for creating this gem and teaching it really well. The DVD is fun to watch, and Aaron's teaching is fantastic. The bonus trick is incredible too, but I prefer the direct version shown in the teaser.

So with all that said... buy it!

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