Price$22.75
Media TypeTrick
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedFeb 18, 2015
Gone
Bryan, Daniel
Alakazam UK
(Based on 2 reviews)
With GONE You can create 2 incredible moments of magic right in front of your spectator's eyes.
After displaying five random cards from a pack, you visually cause one of them to vanish! You now place the remaining cards in to your spectators hands and explain that you are now going to do the impossible and cause the final 4 cards to vanish, after a moment of concentration you tell the spectator that all the cards are now gone, they are not impressed as they can feel them between their hands however when you turn the cards over all that is remaining on the faces are the letters G.O.N.E!!
Gone is the brainchild of Daniel Brian and comes complete with everything you need to perform this incredible effect. With the custom printed cards supplied you will have the power to create so much magic, right in front of your spectator's eyes. Multiple handling's and routines. Easy to do Built in comedy Comes complete with custom made gimmicks Gone ticks all the boxes and is a worthy addition to any magicians pocket.
Grab Yours Today Before They're All G.O.N.E!
"A lovely interactive piece with a finish they will remember long after you've GONE!"
- John Carey
"Gone is a lovely bit of eye candy that take this old plot to a whole new level of awesomeness"
- Kieron Johnson
"This looks brilliant"
- Gary Jones
"This is a fun piece of mentalism with a unique twist. Very clever and very entertaining. Pick one up now before they are all GONE"
- Lee smith
"Great trick! Very commercial"
- Chris Congreave
" cracking little effect, simple and powerful "
- Rus Andrews
"GONE is THE incredibly impactful packet trick from one of the UK's rising stars. A great reaction and a lovely impossible kicker, well done Daniel"
- Steve Rowe
"GONE is F##king amazing this is coming with me everywhere, packs small plays big"
- Ryan tricks
"Daniel Bryan - clearly takes time and pride in everything he does and this effect is no different ! My GO to packet effect!"
- Mike Brown
Reviews
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Gone Review
Five specially printed cards, 1 streaming video, $23 bucks and Gone Review. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect
Five "random" cards are shown in a small spread. One of the cards vanishes. Then you claim that (while the cards are in the spectator's hands) the other four cards are also Gone. You turn over the cards to reveal the letters "G", "O", "N", "E" — one letter on each card, thus proving your claim to be correct. The cards are Gone.
Method
Some gimmicks and a bit o' sleight of hand. The gimmicks are relatively familiar. You've seen stuff like this before. The moves are also very familiar packet trick moves. You've seen these before too. The hardest part of the routine is actually remembering the orientation of the cards during the set up, and then making sure you turn the cards the correct way throughout each stage of the routine. The actual sleights or moves are pretty easy and well within the grasp of any skill level. The method is legitimate and practical and resets quickly.
The gimmick is such that it hides in plain sight. It's actually, at one point, in the spectator's hand, but the structure and routining is designed such that they will never suspect, let alone detect (thank you Erdnase — whoever you are) that a gimmick is involved. That being the case, there is nothing to ditch, so you end clean in the sense that there's nothing to see. While it's true that they cannot examine one of the cards, they can handle them all.
Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy makes no unbelievable or misleading claims. It explains the routine as it happens. The video trailer is also an accurate portrayal of the truth. I expect nothing less from Alakazam Magic.
Product Quality
The cards you receive are Bicycle 808 stock and look and feel great. They handle smoothly and work as shown in the video trailer. The training video is hosted at Murphy's Magic and is accessed with a password that comes with the cards. The training is in depth and taught well. Several different handling ideas are taught as well as a few different ways to present the effect.
Final Thoughts
If you've read enough of my reviews, you may notice a trend. Typically, the better the product, the shorter the written review. That is the case here. If you like packet tricks, and you like this effect, you won't be disappointed, and $22.75 ain't a bad price for what you're getting.
Gone Review Final Verdict:
4.5 Stars with a Stone Status of Gem.
Available at your Favorite Magic Dealer. Dealer's see Murphy's Magic For Details.
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GONE is an excellent packet trick that packs a punch. Alakazam presents Daniel Bryan's trick which is easy to do, is inexpensive and comes with an excellent instructional digital download.
In GONE, the performer displays what appears to be a stack of 5 face up cards. One is removed as the stack of cards are turned face down. The one card is then inserted face up into the face down cards. Instantly, that card apparently disappears, leaving 4 face down cards. Then the cards are placed in the spectator's cupped hands and claims that they are GONE. When the spectator opens his hands, to the disappointment of the performer, the 4 cards are still there. BUT WAIT, the cards are then turned over one at a time and the faces of the cards have transformed into individual letters which spell... G..O..N..E! The cards can then be found in your pocket, or not, depending on your presentation.
GONE requires gimmicked cards, which come with the purchase and which have either red or blue bicycle backs. The 32 minutes instructional video is excellent. First, Peter Nardi gives a quick studio instruction and teaches his own patter which is great. Then, Daniel Bryan teaches the trick in a studio setting and shows a few live performances. This trick really knocks out your audience, as you will see. Bryan then teaches some alternate handlings and routines with GONE which are worthwhile.
This trick will require a set-up which takes a few seconds. The reset also only takes a few second. My only small comment to the instructional video is that the set-up demonstration should have been shot from the performers point of view and not facing the spectator's POV.
Although you are never really completely clean and the GONE cards cannot all be inspected, you can put the cards away and go into the next trick quickly and easily.
This is a great value and a great trick. You will no doubt get much use out of this one.
In GONE, the performer displays what appears to be a stack of 5 face up cards. One is removed as the stack of cards are turned face down. The one card is then inserted face up into the face down cards. Instantly, that card apparently disappears, leaving 4 face down cards. Then the cards are placed in the spectator's cupped hands and claims that they are GONE. When the spectator opens his hands, to the disappointment of the performer, the 4 cards are still there. BUT WAIT, the cards are then turned over one at a time and the faces of the cards have transformed into individual letters which spell... G..O..N..E! The cards can then be found in your pocket, or not, depending on your presentation.
GONE requires gimmicked cards, which come with the purchase and which have either red or blue bicycle backs. The 32 minutes instructional video is excellent. First, Peter Nardi gives a quick studio instruction and teaches his own patter which is great. Then, Daniel Bryan teaches the trick in a studio setting and shows a few live performances. This trick really knocks out your audience, as you will see. Bryan then teaches some alternate handlings and routines with GONE which are worthwhile.
This trick will require a set-up which takes a few seconds. The reset also only takes a few second. My only small comment to the instructional video is that the set-up demonstration should have been shot from the performers point of view and not facing the spectator's POV.
Although you are never really completely clean and the GONE cards cannot all be inspected, you can put the cards away and go into the next trick quickly and easily.
This is a great value and a great trick. You will no doubt get much use out of this one.