Magic Video - Cameron Francis - What It Isn't
Description & Effect
Unleash Astonishment with 'What It Isn't'
Prepare to revolutionize your card magic with Cameron Francis's brilliant 'What It Isn't,' a digital download designed for the modern magician. Inspired by the classic Hofzinser Ace Problem, this ingenious printing effect offers a unique blend of visual magic, audience interaction, and a truly surprising climax. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an aspiring card conjurer, 'What It Isn't' provides an easily mastered, high-impact routine perfect for close-up and strolling performances where a quick reset and stunning visuals are paramount.
The Captivating Effect
Imagine this: a spectator freely selects a card from a red-backed deck, which is then lost back into the pack. You introduce four blue-backed cards, their faces mysteriously blank. With a playful declaration, 'I'm going to use these blank cards to tell me what your card ISN'T!' you proceed to magically print the faces of the spectator's card's mates onto three of the blanks, one by one. The tension builds as you announce the final blank will reveal their card directly, even changing places with it in the deck. A flick, nothing happens. 'Oh, I actually only made the backs change places!' You turn the last blank to reveal a startling red back. Spreading the deck, one blue-backed card stands out – it is, unequivocally, their chosen card, having impossibly traveled and transformed.
Masterful Handlings & The 'CF Switch'
'What It Isn't' empowers you with incredible versatility through two distinct handlings. One ingenious method allows you to perform this entire stunning routine using only ordinary, unprepared cards, making it incredibly practical for everyday use. The second handling introduces the magic world to Cameron Francis's groundbreaking 'CF Switch.' This revolutionary technique enables you to flawlessly switch one card for another while ingeniously leaving the switched-out card reversed within the deck. The 'CF Switch' alone is a powerful utility move that will undoubtedly find a place in many other routines in your repertoire, adding a new layer of deception to your card work.
What You Receive
With this digital download, you gain instant access to the comprehensive 'What It Isn't' manuscript. This 14-page PDF is meticulously illustrated with 21 high-quality photographs, guiding you step-by-step through every nuance of the effect, from setup to execution. You'll learn the precise timings, subtle misdirection, and all the insider tips from Cameron Francis himself, ensuring you can perform this powerful piece of magic with confidence and flair.
Original Specs
The Effect
A printing effect inspired by the Hofzinser Ace Problem.
'WHAT IT ISN'T' is absolutely perfect for the strollng or table hopping performer. You can launch into the effect at any time during your set and the re-set is quick and easy. This is a stunning trick that is very easy to do - Cameron Francis has done it again!
Effect
From a red backed deck， a card is selected and lost back into the pack. Four blue backed cards are introduced - they all have blank faces. The magician announces： "I'm going to use these blank cards to tell me what your card ISN'T!" One by one， the magician magically prints the blanks with the faces of the mates of the selection! "These three cards， tell me what it ISN'T. This last blank is going to tell me what your card IS - it will change places with your card in the deck!" The magician gives the last blank a flick - nothing happens. "Oh， I actually only made the backs change places!" The blank card is turned over and it now has a red back! The deck is spread， and one card has changed to blue - it is of course the selected card!
INCLUDES TWO SEPERATE HANDLINGS - ONE OF WHICH USES ORDINARY CARDS AND INTRODUCES THE 'CF SWITCH' TO THE MAGIC WORLD - A METHOD FOR SWITCHING ONE CARD FOR ANOTHER WHILE LEAVING THE SWITCHED OUT CARD REVERSED IN THE DECK!
'WHAT IT ISN'T' is a 14 page manuscript illustrated with 21 photographs. The booklet version， available now comes complete with the gaff cards included.
