Overall, a decent gimmick. I also disagree with the other reviews about people spotting it, because IF it used correctly and you are a decent enough magician to misdirect the audience, then you will not get spotted. If you are not, then don't worry, just practice. You will be able to some day!

The sides of this block of glass are milled to look like the side of a deck of cards, and I believe that this helps to sell the illusion.

My only problem with this gimmick is that standard bicycle playing cards are slightly too big for the block. I'm not sure if this was done on purpose or not, but it annoys me because I can't square up the deck, and the top card is sticking out.

This is a decent product, and does get a very strong reaction from audiences when used effectively, however could do with a bit of fine tuning with the size.

I've seen Omni Deck, at the magic shop-but, didn't go for it. Before I write any further, I DO think that the BEST thing that may have come out of this trick, for ME...is ZOMBIE BOY'S review!!! Sorry, but it's TRAGICALLY HILARIOUS!

Now, the Paul Harris Sampler, contains an effect called SOLID DECEPTION. It's the same Ambitious premise, ending with, not a hunk of plastic, but, a real deck of cards that's stuck together in a solid block. That makes more sense to me, than it changing to a piece of plastic-and, it's cheaper-deck of cards, a little glue, a vise, and some patience. Solid deception is where I believe omni deck came from. I'm still considering making my own version ala Paul Harris, but, I'll probably skip the 'Omni Experience'-mostly, because I just happen to not like plastic props...and, it was probably more convenient for this manufacturer to render it in plastic, as opposed to gluing decks of forty six cards together (you don't need the full fifty two).

I used to do this trick regularly and got terrific reactions. It takes a bit of practice but should be in the range of anyone who can do a decent ambitious card routine. I gave it up because I tried to carry fewer objects and only very small ones or ones that had multiple uses. If this fits in your case or pockets and you want a different and surprising ending to an ambitious card routine, go for it. When the solid block hits their hand, they look dumbfounded and OH S??? is often the response.

I really strongly disagree with Zombieboy's review. NOBODY spots the gimmick, EVER. I use it constantly, and yes, it does require some decent routining to make it into the miracle that it should be.. But hey, that's half the fun!

P.S. If you're performing this without learning some good deck switching techniques, and without using a normal pack for a few routines first.. you're conning yourself out of something really special.

I went through quite a period of time when I did this trick a lot. But like so many things I grew bored with it and put it on hiatus for awhile.

Overall I think it's a good trick. I can honestly say I never had anyone spot the block and the effect on the spectator was always strong.

It's not for everyone, and I don't like the idea of carrying around too many gimmicks when I do walk-around magic, but for most people - magi and specs - this works.

It works well enough for me that when I thought I lost mine I bought a second one. I guess that says something.

One word out of all the words in the English language can describe this God Awful trick. Torture. It is torture to watch, torture to perform, and torture to think about. This stupid block of clear plastic resin fools nobody, and the method for the ambitious routine is absolutely ridiculous. Being forced to perform this at the magic shop where I work is my idea of Hell. It is by far the suckiest trick imaginable. One lady I was forced to show it to shouted, "The trick's okay, but when are you going to get to the part with that block!" And immediately pointed to the block. And also, for nearly twenty bucks, all you get is the folly ladened routine, and a block of resin that has been milled along the edges. If you value your reputation as a magician, do not waste your money. Invest in a good ambitious card routine, and don't come into the spotlight with a hunk of cheap plastic. Have some sense. Don't buy this putrid, putrid routine. It is way overpriced, and everyone sees it, even when you don't flash the top, the milled edges give you away. Torture, absolute torture.