Magic Video - Mo Monte by Max Maven (Digital Download)

Unleash Max Maven's Favorite Card Masterpiece

Step into the world of legendary magic with 'Mo Monte,' a brilliant creation from Max Maven, one of the most prolific packet trick innovators of our time. Maven, renowned for conjuring over a thousand published effects with just a few cards, considered this particular routine one of his personal favorites. Now's your chance to experience the incredible amount of magic and reactions that can be extracted from a classic street con, elevated by Maven's genius touch. Prepare to captivate your audience with a routine that is as deceptive as it is entertaining.

A Dazzling Twist on the Three-Card Monte

The performance begins by introducing the familiar setup of the three-card monte, framed as a friendly lesson on why one should never gamble. Using three blank-faced, blue-backed cards, your spectator is invited to freely choose a colored sticker to mark one card as the 'winner.' What follows is a series of astonishing impossibilities: the sticker-marked card defies logic, jumping from the bottom of the packet to the top, then mysteriously relocating to the middle. In a sudden, eye-popping climax, the blue-backed card with the sticker visually transforms into a red-backed card! For a truly unforgettable finish, the words 'PICK THIS CARD!' magically print themselves on the back, leaving your audience utterly dumbfounded.

Expert Instruction and Premium Props Included

Presented by the insightful Erik Tait, this digital download provides everything you need to perform 'Mo Monte' with confidence and flair. You'll receive specially printed cards meticulously crafted for this effect, along with the perfect sheet of stickers. Erik Tait was privileged to learn this exact routine directly from Max Maven himself at FISM, and he generously shares Maven's invaluable thoughts and nuances with you. 'Mo Monte' is designed with simple, elegant moves, making it perfectly suited for magicians of any skill level, from beginners to seasoned pros. This powerful three-card routine packs an incredible punch, guaranteeing maximum reactions and a truly magical experience for everyone involved.

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Max Maven was one of the most prolific packet trick creators of the modern age. He has more than a thousand published effects with just a handful of cards. This one was one of his favorites. Find out how much magic you can get out of a classic street con with just three cards when you perform Mo Monte by Max Maven.

Here’s what happens. The performer introduces the classic street con of three-card monte, along with an offer to give a friendly lesson on why you should never play this game. After showing three blank-faced blue-back cards, the spectator is allowed to freely choose a colored sticker to make one of the cards the one that wins the money. With the sticker attached, this card jumps from the bottom to the top and then to the middle. Then in a sudden twist, the blue-backed card with the sticker on it transforms into a red-backed card! As a kicker ending, clearly printed words readying, “PICK THIS CARD!” magically print on the back.

Presented by Erik Tait, you receive specially printed cards and the perfect sheet of stickers to perform this classic take on the Monte plot. Erik was fortunate enough to spend some time with Max at FISM discussing and learning this effect from the master, and he shares Max’s thoughts with you. Mo Monte has simple moves and is well within the skill level of any magician. Three cards pack an incredible amount of magic and reactions into this incredible routine. Get more reactions and more magic with Mo Monte by Max Maven.