Reverse Logic

Trick by Joshua Jay
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Reverse Logic

99.95 usd

Trick by Joshua Jay (99.95)

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A card trick done backwards. Joshua Jay breaks the mold on card magic with the highly-anticipated release of one of his most cherished routines: “Reverse Logic.”

Developed in 2010, and used in nearly every show since, “Reverse Logic” features an engaging premise that immediately hooks an audience before knocking them off their feet with multiple magical moments that happen in rapid succession.

“Reverse Logic” is one of Josh’s most trusted companions. Every element has been fully fleshed out and refined over years of performances. For the first time ever, you can now get a complete set containing the props needed to start performing right away. As there’s no difficult sleight of hand required, you’ll be able to jump right in!

A Jaw-Dropping Interactive Adventure

After discussing your fascination with time travel, you exclaim that you’ll be doing a card trick in reverse. It begins with the final round of applause and works backwards from there.

Your watch is removed, covered with a handkerchief and secured in a glass that remains in clear view of the audience. A deck is then shown in new deck order before you remove a card and keep it facedown. This is their card, they just don’t know it yet because they haven’t selected one. To complete the backwards card trick, they now do the one thing that is usually the first thing in any other card trick: they pick a card. Finally, your participant shuffles the cards.

Now, for the fun part. It’s time to start traveling back in time.

The participant looks through the deck and notices their selected card–the one they just saw–has vanished. Well, actually, it’s just gone back in time. The isolated face-down card on the other side of the stage is turned over to reveal it is indeed their chosen card. How about your watch from earlier? Well, it has also vanished from the glass and reappeared back on your wrist.

As a final kicker, the deck they just mixed is instantly and visually put back in new deck order. You’re left in the perfect position to once again accept your huge round of applause; which, this time, is very well deserved.

Easy-to-Do & Comes With Custom Props

“Reverse Logic” was born from Josh’s desire to create the best and most unique card trick he could think of. He started with the premise and, as luck would have it, ended up creating a method that is also incredibly easy.

Careful consideration went into creating custom cards (made from amazing crushed Bicycle Mandolin stock)and the perfect props that handle most of the hard work for you. With no difficult sleight of hand to worry about, you can immerse yourself in the moment and focus on creating an exceptional experience for every audience.

While this amazing effect is clearly perfect for any formal close-up show, it also solves one of the biggest challenges many magicians face as they try to translate their close-up material to parlor or stage situations. Offering a crystal-clear premise that is visual and happens up in your hands, “Reverse Logic” is a rare card trick that can play huge for audiences of any size.

Add an easy-to-do miracle to your show today. Get “Reverse Logic” by Joshua Jay!

NOTE: You receive everything you need except for the wine glass. While the "Collapsible Wine Glass" is a perfect choice, any wine glass that is large enough to hold a deck of cards will work well. The cards come in red backs only.

 

Customer reviews for Reverse Logic

Reviewer

Gary

I love this routine, can’t wait to get out there and start performing, I’ve just ordered the collapsible wine glass then I’m ready to go. The extra 3 and A clubs is a bonus, it really helped. As Joshua said the watches are basic but will do the job, packed with loads of magic. 100% recommended

 
Reviewer

James

Clear as a bell!

 
Reviewer

Greg

I like this a lot. It's a trick with multiple moments of magic, but it's all very easy to do. The props that are supplied make it dead simple, and also great impact.
You need a tiny bit of arts and crafts, but nothing remotely hard, and you need an appropriate wine glass. I also recommend VI's collapsible wine glass - it works great, it's sturdy, and it's packable.

 
Reviewer

Don

Awesome. Need to buy the colapsing glass now. Thanks for keeping magic fresh and fun. Been doing magic since I was six years old. Now I'm 64 years old. It's fun to see variations of idea's put together to look fresh. Keeps magic exciting. Thanks again for the effort you put into this routine and especially for sharing it with us.

 
Reviewer

Chris

Very well done. Clear and concise. Excellent refresher on Devil’s Hank handling. Looking forward to adding this to my arsenal.

 
Reviewer

John

This is a beautiful and fun trick which will amaze your audience if you not only give it the time and practice it deserves but also make it a product of your your personality and style throughout your presentation. Thanks Joshua

 
Reviewer

Josh

I can't begin to explain how amazing this trick is. I went to a lecture a while ago where Josh taught this. I went out and built it for myself with the necessary props. It's served me well and just as Josh says, goes 2nd in my show. I love how it is now available with a deck that isn't glued. If you have a show, need a card spot, this is the way to go. I tend to not do a lot of card tricks but because of the premise of this trick... it beautifully fits my style. Definitely recommend for every performing magician.

 
Reviewer

Walter

I love the tricks, explanations, and performances of Joshua Jay, so I bought "Reverse Logic" as soon as I learned of it here at Vanishing Inc. Magic. As with everything Josh has released from his own repertoire, it's ingenious and fun. I plan to perform it at my next stage-size show, and am sure I will incorporate it into most of my parlor-size shows for a long time to come. As is always the case with Vanishing Inc. products, the packaging is superlative. And as always, Joshua's explanation video is masterful. There's some light craftwork to do in one-time setup, and a couple of the included props are comically undersized to the point that I won't be able to use them and simply purchased similar props of appropriate size. Also, regarding props, note as VI includes on the description of this trick, the plexiglass card-holder is an additional purchase (or can be substituted with a suitable stemmed glass). I just bought the Vanishing Inc. item "Collapsable Wine Glass" after receiving "Reverse Logic." Because of the additional expense of those three props before this trick is ready to perform (for me), I deduct one star. But I am very glad to have this excellent and engaging trick in my setlist now, so if you're one who performs parlor or stage, I recommend this item for purchase from VI. What a great company, and a great group of people are the folks at Vanishing Inc! I am truly thankful for them.

 

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  • Kyle asks: Is this the same effect as “Order from Chaos” which he taught on his Penguin Live Lecture 2?

    • 1. Elbert answers: It is in that lecture and also called Reverse Logic.
    • 2. Justin answers: Reverse Logic was previously featured on Josh's "Unreal" DVD set
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  • Paul asks: Hi is it good to go after first performance or do you have to set it up. Also could you do it close up ie table hopping.

    • 1. Ben answers: It's a parlour or stage piece. There's minimal setup from the package.
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  • Nathan asks: Probably a dumb question, but I’m assuming you can’t be in short sleeves? In there the audience would be ahead of you when you don’t want them to be?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You can do it in short sleeves but you'd want to keep your palms up.
  • Paul asks: The ad copy reads: "While this amazing effect is clearly perfect for any formal close-up show..." How close can the audience be? (not the helper on stage, the other people watching the effect.)

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You can modify it to a formal close up setting for sure. You can have the audiences at the table with you. It's suited good for walk around.
  • Randy asks: Is the watch that comes with the trick the black one pictured?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Yes
  • Dean asks: will just the cards be available?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You receive the cards, watch and hank for the effect.
  • Colton asks: Could a lefty perform this effect?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Yes
  • jim asks: could the watches function as normal watch?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Yes, they work as a normal watch.
  • Rick asks: Is it the same force card each time, or is there an option to change?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: It is the same card every time.
  • Nick asks: How many watches do you receive?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Two.
  • Marcel asks: Are the cards normal or big index?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Regular index.
  • Cory asks: Is the item needed for the deck switch included?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Everything is included, aside from the wine glass. Which can be any wine glass.
  • Sanghak asks: What kind of strap of the watch? Same as the Heist's?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: Yes, it is a stretchy metal strap
  • Leonardo asks: Hi, I would like to know something about the part of the trick where the deck goes back to order. Is it possible to make the deck in the glass change coulor, or instead of tuning it into knew deck order make it match an other shuffled deck( assuming I know how the other deck is shuffled, maybe in stack) or make the shuffled deck change into a knew sealed deck? I don’t want exposure of the method but just an information about the possibilities of the method. Thanks

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You are only able to put the deck back in order. You cannot change the deck.
    • 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: It is not possible sadly.
    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You are only able to put the deck back in order. You cannot change the deck.
  • Ben asks: Is the watch customizable for smaller wrists?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You can use a different watch but the band is stretchy and will fit over most wrists, even small ones.
    • 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: It is not but the band stretches and will fit most wrists. You can use other watches as well
    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: You can use a different watch but the band is stretchy and will fit over most wrists, even small ones.
  • Josh asks: Is there a video of the actual performance? Im happy to spend the $99 but id like to know what the routine is and what is happening with this effect. Yes, I read the description but I would like to see the actual trick. Thanks!

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAaZ_nSs94&t=191s
    • 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: The full performance video is on the page, along with the trailer. Hope that helps.
    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prAaZ_nSs94&t=191s
  • Juan asks: Can the deck be riffle shuffled instead of overhand? I run into a lot of audience members who try to do a "on the leg" riffle shuffle. Wanted to know if I need to manage that part.

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: It cannot be riffle shuffled. Overhand is preferred.
    • 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: A overhand shuffle would need to be carried out for this effect to work the way Josh performs it
    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds: It cannot be riffle shuffled. Overhand is preferred.
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