Price$30.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedApr 28, 2015
Prism
Goodman, Wayne
David Forrest
(Based on 2 reviews)
The power of knowing which card lies at any given numerical position is immense! This has been one of the hardcore card handling tools for decades and there was really only one way to have it at your disposal - by drilling it into your brain through forced memorization. Until now, that is...
Wayne Goodman presents his SUPER easy 'PRISM' stack that operates using the most basic and rudimentary system that will allow you to instantly calculate which card is at which position in the deck. Incredibly, with only 5 minutes introduction to the 'PRISM' stack, you'll be accurately naming cards at given values without breaking a sweat and remember - there is ZERO memorization involved! As well as the stack and system being taught in full detail, you'll also learn amazing effects to perform with your newly acquired super-skill! And, Wayne has stretched this system to its limits so, as well as AMAZING card effects, you'll also learn a KILLER drawing duplication using the system!
THE 'PRISM' SYSTEM IS 'PRE-SCHOOL EASY'! THE DECK ABSOLUTELY APPEARS IN A COMPLETELY RANDOM ORDER! A TOOL FOR LIFE WITH JUST A TEN MINUTE LEARNING TIME!
THE 'PRISM' stack! Remember nothing. Know Everything!
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Prism is a stacked deck that you can learn in only a few moments. It is very easy to use. Prism comes on a DVD which has good production and instruction.
On the DVD, Goodman shows a live performance with two spectators and explains his routine.
In Prism, you are able to name any card at any number, but with certain caveats. You may not be able to do it for two cards in a row. This system is based upon an incredibly simple algorithm and minimal memorization. Just to put it in perspective, it is probably easier to memorize the algorithm and the rote placement of a few cards than 5 spectators that you meet during your performance.
This system has some really strong points to it. First, it can be learned in minutes. Second, the deck can be spread face up or fanned for the spectators. Third, it is easy to perform without having to twist your brain during the performance. This deck could be cut several times, so long as the performer can have the final cut and place things back where they should be.
Some weak points with this stack include that you cannot actually name any card at any number, but it appears that way, at least for the first card. After the first card, you may not be able to name a second card, but you may. It depends on what the first number is compared to the second number. Sorry to be vague, but I don't want to reveal the method.
Goodman briefly mentions that Lewis Jones had a similar stacked deck, but it is not a full credit for the idea or method.
The ad copy is somewhat misleading. It leads you to believe that you will be able to name any card once the number (the position from the top) is called out. The spectator may think that is possible, but in actuality it is not. The perception and the reality here differ. Also, to claim that there is "ZERO memorization" is also not true. Of course there is some memorization. You need to understand the rule and a very small amount of card positions. Although it is not difficult at all, it still requires some memory cells.
Goodman teaches a few routines and a two deck prediction routine which is very strong.
Like all stacked decks, this requires some set-up. You can stack this deck in about 3-5 minutes. Goodman also teaches you how to use the deck so that it can be instantly reset, even after the spectator counts down the cards.
Notwithstanding the ad copy issues, this is a very easy method that is worth learning.
On the DVD, Goodman shows a live performance with two spectators and explains his routine.
In Prism, you are able to name any card at any number, but with certain caveats. You may not be able to do it for two cards in a row. This system is based upon an incredibly simple algorithm and minimal memorization. Just to put it in perspective, it is probably easier to memorize the algorithm and the rote placement of a few cards than 5 spectators that you meet during your performance.
This system has some really strong points to it. First, it can be learned in minutes. Second, the deck can be spread face up or fanned for the spectators. Third, it is easy to perform without having to twist your brain during the performance. This deck could be cut several times, so long as the performer can have the final cut and place things back where they should be.
Some weak points with this stack include that you cannot actually name any card at any number, but it appears that way, at least for the first card. After the first card, you may not be able to name a second card, but you may. It depends on what the first number is compared to the second number. Sorry to be vague, but I don't want to reveal the method.
Goodman briefly mentions that Lewis Jones had a similar stacked deck, but it is not a full credit for the idea or method.
The ad copy is somewhat misleading. It leads you to believe that you will be able to name any card once the number (the position from the top) is called out. The spectator may think that is possible, but in actuality it is not. The perception and the reality here differ. Also, to claim that there is "ZERO memorization" is also not true. Of course there is some memorization. You need to understand the rule and a very small amount of card positions. Although it is not difficult at all, it still requires some memory cells.
Goodman teaches a few routines and a two deck prediction routine which is very strong.
Like all stacked decks, this requires some set-up. You can stack this deck in about 3-5 minutes. Goodman also teaches you how to use the deck so that it can be instantly reset, even after the spectator counts down the cards.
Notwithstanding the ad copy issues, this is a very easy method that is worth learning.
(Top ▲)
PROS
This is certainly one of the easiest stacks to remember. In fact, you really don’t need to memorize anything. You just need to remember a few simple rules of the stack.
The stack looks very random. In fact, the stacked deck can be set up in different orders and you still control a stacked deck.
The routines they explain are quite clever. Not only are there great card routines, there are routines with random items written on blank face cards and a clever diary routine.
The instruction is very good.
CONS
It is important to know that half the deck is in a clever stack order. However, half the deck is not stacked. While many clever routines are possible with this stack, not all stacked deck effects are possible with this stack.
VERDICT
Excellent stack. It can’t be used to replace a conventional deck stack, but it is super easy to remember and the DVD teaches some excellent routines.
This is certainly one of the easiest stacks to remember. In fact, you really don’t need to memorize anything. You just need to remember a few simple rules of the stack.
The stack looks very random. In fact, the stacked deck can be set up in different orders and you still control a stacked deck.
The routines they explain are quite clever. Not only are there great card routines, there are routines with random items written on blank face cards and a clever diary routine.
The instruction is very good.
CONS
It is important to know that half the deck is in a clever stack order. However, half the deck is not stacked. While many clever routines are possible with this stack, not all stacked deck effects are possible with this stack.
VERDICT
Excellent stack. It can’t be used to replace a conventional deck stack, but it is super easy to remember and the DVD teaches some excellent routines.