Change for a Five

David Regal

Penguin Magic

(Based on 1 review)
Vernon felt that the Three Card Monte was one of the most commercial card effects in all of magic. David Regal has taken the Three Card Monte plot and given it a kicker that the audience not only doesn't see coming, but couldn't even begin to explain. Change for a Five isn't just Three Card Monte. It's a fully contained routine with a surprise ending that will fool even you while you perform it.

Reviews

Elliott Smith

Official Reviewer

Aug 01, 2022

The King of all 3 Card Montes. This is a great version of the standard Monte but the finale is that all 3 cards change. I thing this one is superb as the spectator never sees it coming - either did I. You can make this with any deck with something a little extra. Yes, there is something you have to make, but when you combine a gimmick with some sleight of hand or 2 different principles together, you get an amazing effect that will blow them away. To make the gimmick you will already have it at home or make a quick trip to the Dollar Store. It will take just but a few minutes to make.

David is going to teach you a new principle that will not only be applicable to card effects but will have other applications. Being armed with a ‘new principle’ is invaluable in our trade. It will allow you to do things that you have not been able to do before - it is brilliant. This in itself it more than worth the price of this effect so process it like you are getting Change for a Five for free. David does a perfect job of teaching you the three phases of this effect, clearly, concisely with great camera shots, you won’t miss a thing.

The slight/move you learn is very simple even if you are a novice with cards, a little practice yes but noting sophisticated. A little more time to learn the routine and you are ready to go. This is really an amazing trick with a climax ending that no-one will see coming. I really can’t wait to start fooling people with this, it’s truly a winner. Thanks for sharing David!
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