Magic Video - Nepomuk by Benjamin Chickering & Abstract Effects

Experience Nepomuk: A Groundbreaking Card Illusion

'Bennie Chickering is that rare combination of artist and craftsman who comes up with things we've never seen before,' praises David Regal, and Benjamin 'Bennie' Chickering delivers once again with 'Nepomuk.' From the mind behind 'Nanner World,' 'Hofzinser's Dream,' and 'CVF Deck,' comes a truly fresh and exciting take on the classic Hofzinser Card, paying homage to the legendary 19th-century magician, Johann N. Hofzinser. 'Nepomuk' is poised to elevate your card magic repertoire, offering stunning visuals that will leave any audience in awe.

The Impossible Revelation Unfolds

Imagine this: a spectator freely selects a card, which is then shuffled back into the deck. You effortlessly pluck a single card from the spread and, holding it to your phone's flashlight, an impossible visual occurs. The chosen card's identity is revealed, not on its face, but mystically shining through its back! But the wonder doesn't stop there. With a slow, deliberate motion, the ink seemingly melts away from the card's face, leaving it completely blank. 'Where did it go?' your audience will wonder, only for you to reveal it has magically transported itself into your smartphone! Just as their minds are reeling, you visually 'slide' the card from your phone back into the deck, providing a second, jaw-dropping reveal as their card is now seen reversed among the others, ready to be examined to their heart's content.

A Masterfully Crafted, Versatile Gimmick

The brilliance of 'Nepomuk' lies in its expertly crafted, handmade gimmick, provided by The Card Man himself. This single, ingenious tool is far from a 'one-trick pony.' Designed for use with your standard red Bicycle deck, it's ready to go right out of the box – no tedious DIY assembly required. The comprehensive instructional video guides you through everything you need to become proficient, regardless of your current skill level, teaching a multitude of effects, visuals, and variations. Whether you're aiming to create viral social media content or deliver unforgettable live performances, 'Nepomuk' shines, looking phenomenal both on camera and in person. It's a beautiful routine that stands strong on its own, and also perfectly complements other Hofzinser-style effects and blank card plots, expanding your creative possibilities.

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"Bennie Chickering is that rare combination of artist and craftsman who comes up with things we've never seen before."
- David Regal

"Bennie is pretty good."
- Ryan Schlutz

From Benjamin "Bennie" Chickering, the man behind: Nanner World, Hofzinser's Dream, and CVF Deck, comes a new take on the Hofzinser Card.

Paying homage to the great 19th century magician, Johann N. Hofzinser, Nepomuk brings a fresh and exciting visual to your repertoire.

All you need to do is add the Nepomuk card into your standard red Bicycle deck and you're ready to perform! Your spectator picks a card which is then shuffled into the deck. You then go through the deck, pull out a single card, and hold it to the flashlight on your phone to reveal, through the back of the card, that you have in fact selected their card. Now, this is where the fun begins.. Slowly, or quickly, you remove the printing from the face of the card to turn the card over and show that the front of their card is now completely blank! So, where did it go? Well, into your phone of course! But it can't stay there forever... When your spectator has finally stopped freaking out, you can "slide" the card from your phone back into the deck right in front of their eyes and provide a second reveal by spreading the cards out and showing their card reversed; at which point, you can hand their card back to them and have them examine it to their hearts content.

Although the Nepomuk card is a single gimmick, it is no one trick pony. The expertly crafted gimmick, handmade by The Card Man himself, can be used for a number of effects, visuals, and reveals.