Thanks for the video guys! I'm so happy to hear you both liked the effect. To be honest, it was never my intention to fool magicians with this effect, as it's quite simple to figure out. I think the spread at the beginning serves as a convincer, to help them remember seeing all gray backs (that's also the reason we ask for the color of different things as well as the backs of the cards, to not make a big deal out of it, to keep the surprise element of the ending). In terms of showing gray backs I believe the count does most of the heavy lifting. For anyone who will try this one live, you will see that they are really taken by surprise when you show the multi-colored backs at the end. Liam L.
I'm with Matt on this one. At 8:35 Matt says, "it's got be some sort of switch", so he pretty much figured the trick out right away. I think the rules of "The Matt Test" need to be better defined. Instead of answering, "No, there's no switch", maybe Craig should go, "Obviously there's a switch, but can you guess what kind of switch and when it happened?" Maybe the exchange would be more productive in this manner. Of course you don't want to reveal the method, but you can have a more open conversation and then edit the video. And I did see the effect coming because of the way the cards were being showed and just because of the word "color" being mentioned. My personal opinion about this trick is that it's not very well constructed. Daltonism has nothing to do with things changing color (yes, I know it seems like they do, but if you really think about it, they don't). Beside that, I can think of a way of doing this effect without the gimmick and make it look even more realistic. Like... if you can get away with putting a card in your pocket right in front of the spectator like nothing is happening, then you can almost do whatever you want.
I figured it out and this is very clever and easy to do. The best is you end clean. Beginner sleights also. Well done who created this trick! Great performance as always Craig.
Matt is right. He asked Craig if he did show all of the cards in a fan like this. Matt fanned the cards out. Craig said yes. He didn't show the cards in a "natural" fan. Craig also said that it wasn't a matter who was right or wrong. Yet, Craig needs to be right.
Matt is right. The appereance of showing all the backs is not ACTUALLLY showing all the cards. Craig even changed the meaning of his statement when framed in the sense of Penn and Teller Fool Us then procceded to back pedel out of the proverbial corner. P.S Craig your still my favorite magician :-)
Matt's right specifically, but not generally. First "Did he actually fan them out?" "Yes I did." and then "Did you spread them out like that?", holding the cards in a fan, "Yeah, if you go back and look at the video, you'll see it". Which isn't true. But yeah, as per the scripting of the trick, the backs of the cards were shown. But we're getting into Darwin Ortiz inner reality/outer reality territory.
I'm with Matt, it was a bit frustrating when Matt asked "did you show them like this", fanning the cards and Craig said "Yes". But the cards were never fanned, they were spread out horizontally. So I agree with Matt. The question was not just "did you show the back of the cards", because of that was the question, I would agree with Craig, because yes, the back of the cards were indeed shown. But it's about the "like this" - fanned. But nevertheless a great trick!
It's a card trick and the video itself is to fool or test Matt if he can figure it out! The spreading the cards at the beginning is the major part or secret to fool Matt to show that all cards are the same backs! So to me if Craig answer Matt the truth, it's just giving away the secret of the trick! For me this is not a magicians fooler, so if Matt really known more card tricks before, he can figure this out. I'm with Craig on this, sorry Matt!
I actually really like the idea for showing the cards fanned out. The thing I didn't like was that there was one grey card left at the end, but you could easily solve this problem. I do think it is the sort of routine where you have to make the audience certain that you haven't just switched the cards because that would be the most obvious method for a spectator.
Matts right. And Craig knows what he’s saying and your twisting what he’s saying and if you tried to sell this trick and said what you said you would be called out for false advertising.
I got this, but it now resides in my bottom drawer as I don't think the spread is convincing enough. I just don't handle cards like that. That said, it only costs the same price as a takeaway pizza, so I won't complain too much.
That got a little heated at times….hope you two are still besties! 😂. Yes Craig, you definitely displayed the backs - but not all of the backs. In the same way that certain counts display the cards - but not all of the cards. But there has to be a method of course!
The difference between Fool Us and Matt's question is that Penn and Teller reveal the method in code. Matt on the other hand did not know the method. On the other hand, he knows enough about card magic that the cards didn't just change color there was some sort of trickery involved. I suspect that had he watched the video as Craig asked him to. He may very well have been able to figure out the method. So, in my assessment Matt is confusing what he knows about card magic with what he didn't know until Craig shared the method with him. There is a difference between knowing better and knowing the secret that fooled him. My daughter has decided to start learning magic. The first thing I introduced her to is the Gilbreath principle, her first trick deck is the Mirage Deck, and her second Evoke. I am putting together a collection of gimmicked decks, but most of all I told her the very first thing I wish I had ever learned was Mnemonica. She has memorized the stack already, and I've told her practice it every day, so it is no longer memorization but a direct association between card and number. I think the Ishihara Test will be perfect transition for her when doing deck switches.
I have one as well. Might have to say “all the backs are grey” during the routine. Can’t assume the audience remembers and to reinforce the gray color.
Figuring it out is just that. Asking questions is another thing. It is not the magician's role to be interviewed. If Math can't figure it out on his own, well he should acknowledge that.
I would say in this test after you explained it to Matt, saying you showed the backs is incorrect. You gave the appearance of showing the backs but you didn’t factually show them. Really good though and I want to get it.
Unfortunately Craig's answer wasn't being fair to Matt. All Craig would have had to say was yes I showed you all the backs but I didn't fan them quite like that, I spread them all out side by side for you to see them all. That would have cleared him and Matt or anyone else for that matter likely would have recalled that and excepted the answer. BUT good little trick.
And Boom! There it is. 8:52 all it takes is for the audience to say what Matt says, “I can’t remember if you showed me all the backs or just this one”. Now you’re just in a debate with your audience which is God awful. Weak method for this effect. It relies on them remembering an image from 5 minutes ago that they just won’t recall. You can achieve this entire effect with a Fl********* Count essentially (which is also weak). The fact that one card remains grey is a problem with this construction.
@@Davidblaine18 Not scared in the slightest, just that I am friends with both Craig and Matt. Therefore, I 'unfortunately' disagree with one of them. The point being, both Matt and Craig will totally understand the comment, as it is directed toward them personally.
Thanks for the video guys! I'm so happy to hear you both liked the effect. To be honest, it was never my intention to fool magicians with this effect, as it's quite simple to figure out. I think the spread at the beginning serves as a convincer, to help them remember seeing all gray backs (that's also the reason we ask for the color of different things as well as the backs of the cards, to not make a big deal out of it, to keep the surprise element of the ending). In terms of showing gray backs I believe the count does most of the heavy lifting. For anyone who will try this one live, you will see that they are really taken by surprise when you show the multi-colored backs at the end.
Liam L.
I'm with Matt on this one. At 8:35 Matt says, "it's got be some sort of switch", so he pretty much figured the trick out right away. I think the rules of "The Matt Test" need to be better defined. Instead of answering, "No, there's no switch", maybe Craig should go, "Obviously there's a switch, but can you guess what kind of switch and when it happened?" Maybe the exchange would be more productive in this manner. Of course you don't want to reveal the method, but you can have a more open conversation and then edit the video.
And I did see the effect coming because of the way the cards were being showed and just because of the word "color" being mentioned. My personal opinion about this trick is that it's not very well constructed. Daltonism has nothing to do with things changing color (yes, I know it seems like they do, but if you really think about it, they don't). Beside that, I can think of a way of doing this effect without the gimmick and make it look even more realistic. Like... if you can get away with putting a card in your pocket right in front of the spectator like nothing is happening, then you can almost do whatever you want.
I figured it out and this is very clever and easy to do. The best is you end clean. Beginner sleights also. Well done who created this trick! Great performance as always Craig.
I am 83years & have the Ishihara test.
This is now my new E.D.C.
JUST SIX CARDS
EXTREMELY EASY,
RESETS IMMEDIATELY.
INSTANT HOOK.
BRILLIANT ENDING.
Matt is right. He asked Craig if he did show all of the cards in a fan like this. Matt fanned the cards out. Craig said yes. He didn't show the cards in a "natural" fan. Craig also said that it wasn't a matter who was right or wrong. Yet, Craig needs to be right.
Matt is right. The appereance of showing all the backs is not ACTUALLLY showing all the cards. Craig even changed the meaning of his statement when framed in the sense of Penn and Teller Fool Us then procceded to back pedel out of the proverbial corner. P.S Craig your still my favorite magician :-)
Matt's right specifically, but not generally. First "Did he actually fan them out?" "Yes I did." and then "Did you spread them out like that?", holding the cards in a fan, "Yeah, if you go back and look at the video, you'll see it". Which isn't true. But yeah, as per the scripting of the trick, the backs of the cards were shown. But we're getting into Darwin Ortiz inner reality/outer reality territory.
I'm with Matt, it was a bit frustrating when Matt asked "did you show them like this", fanning the cards and Craig said "Yes". But the cards were never fanned, they were spread out horizontally. So I agree with Matt. The question was not just "did you show the back of the cards", because of that was the question, I would agree with Craig, because yes, the back of the cards were indeed shown. But it's about the "like this" - fanned. But nevertheless a great trick!
"Is this the right room for an argument?" "I told you once"
It's a card trick and the video itself is to fool or test Matt if he can figure it out! The spreading the cards at the beginning is the major part or secret to fool Matt to show that all cards are the same backs! So to me if Craig answer Matt the truth, it's just giving away the secret of the trick! For me this is not a magicians fooler, so if Matt really known more card tricks before, he can figure this out. I'm with Craig on this, sorry Matt!
Love this trick! Matt wins the argument.
I got it when it first came out, so good. The convincers are so clever.
All about the presentation.
I have to agree with Matt on this one
I actually really like the idea for showing the cards fanned out. The thing I didn't like was that there was one grey card left at the end, but you could easily solve this problem. I do think it is the sort of routine where you have to make the audience certain that you haven't just switched the cards because that would be the most obvious method for a spectator.
Matts right. And Craig knows what he’s saying and your twisting what he’s saying and if you tried to sell this trick and said what you said you would be called out for false advertising.
Yes he does. We will probably get a reply from him now arguing with us.
I got this, but it now resides in my bottom drawer as I don't think the spread is convincing enough. I just don't handle cards like that. That said, it only costs the same price as a takeaway pizza, so I won't complain too much.
That got a little heated at times….hope you two are still besties! 😂. Yes Craig, you definitely displayed the backs - but not all of the backs. In the same way that certain counts display the cards - but not all of the cards. But there has to be a method of course!
The difference between Fool Us and Matt's question is that Penn and Teller reveal the method in code. Matt on the other hand did not know the method. On the other hand, he knows enough about card magic that the cards didn't just change color there was some sort of trickery involved. I suspect that had he watched the video as Craig asked him to. He may very well have been able to figure out the method. So, in my assessment Matt is confusing what he knows about card magic with what he didn't know until Craig shared the method with him. There is a difference between knowing better and knowing the secret that fooled him.
My daughter has decided to start learning magic. The first thing I introduced her to is the Gilbreath principle, her first trick deck is the Mirage Deck, and her second Evoke. I am putting together a collection of gimmicked decks, but most of all I told her the very first thing I wish I had ever learned was Mnemonica. She has memorized the stack already, and I've told her practice it every day, so it is no longer memorization but a direct association between card and number. I think the Ishihara Test will be perfect transition for her when doing deck switches.
Matt is right
I have one as well. Might have to say “all the backs are grey” during the routine. Can’t assume the audience remembers and to reinforce the gray color.
I have the test and yes Craig did present the backs of the cards!
It appeared that you showed the backs of all the cards. What you did at the beginning was turned all the backs face up!
Really good trick!
Has Matt seen Elmsleys “Dazzle”? There’s a few newer variants of that out recently. It might be interesting to see what Matt makes of that.
Matts right on this 1.
Figuring it out is just that. Asking questions is another thing. It is not the magician's role to be interviewed. If Math can't figure it out on his own, well he should acknowledge that.
I would say in this test after you explained it to Matt, saying you showed the backs is incorrect. You gave the appearance of showing the backs but you didn’t factually show them. Really good though and I want to get it.
What said was did he “ fan them out and show the backs”. And that’s THE WHOLE POINT
Lmao. A philosophical argument to the first degree.
Craig, if this were your trick, would you have put in the ad copy that the magician can show the backs of all the cards?
I presume that the answer is yes given your lack of response
It seems like you showed the backs but you didn’t.
Unfortunately Craig's answer wasn't being fair to Matt. All Craig would have had to say was yes I showed you all the backs but I didn't fan them quite like that, I spread them all out side by side for you to see them all. That would have cleared him and Matt or anyone else for that matter likely would have recalled that and excepted the answer. BUT good little trick.
You're both right but it's not what had been said, but how it was said.. 😅
Sorry, Matt. This time Craig is right, which is strange because you normally are.
And Boom! There it is.
8:52 all it takes is for the audience to say what Matt says, “I can’t remember if you showed me all the backs or just this one”. Now you’re just in a debate with your audience which is God awful.
Weak method for this effect. It relies on them remembering an image from 5 minutes ago that they just won’t recall. You can achieve this entire effect with a Fl********* Count essentially (which is also weak). The fact that one card remains grey is a problem with this construction.
Unfortunately, Matt gets my vote.
Are you scared?
Why say unfortunately
@@Davidblaine18 Not scared in the slightest, just that I am friends with both Craig and Matt. Therefore, I 'unfortunately' disagree with one of them. The point being, both Matt and Craig will totally understand the comment, as it is directed toward them personally.
Always drama some how- too many dudes with egos
First 😊