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| − | The [[Pop Eyed Popper Deck]] | + | The [[Pop Eyed Popper Deck]] (also known as '''Pop-Eyed Eye-Popper''', '''Nu-Idea Forcing Deck''', '''Rough-Smooth Forcing Deck''') is a [[Force Deck]] developed by [[Ralph W. Hull]] in [[1942]]. |
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| + | Similar in concept to the [[Svengali Deck]], the '''Pop Eyed Popper Deck''' is distinct in that you can spread the cards face up between your hands and show them to be different, then turn the deck face down and offer a free selection of what will ultimately (and always) be your force card. | ||
| − | + | A trick commonly performed with this deck is the [[Ambitious Card]]. In 1990, [[David Acer]] released another application called [[Nomen Omen]]. | |
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| + | == Variations == | ||
| + | * [[Mirage Deck]], a rough-and-smooth Svengali deck. (1934) | ||
| + | * [[Nu-Idea Two-Way Force Deck]] by [[Hen Fetsch]], sold as '''Past-Present-Future''' (1943). | ||
| + | * [[Symbiotic Deck]] by [[Gary Ouellet]], sold as [[Top of the Heap]]. A rough-and-smooth Svengali deck with "narrow" cards rather than "short" cards. | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | * THE TUNED DECK page 531 in [[Greater Magic]]. | ||
[[Category:Forcing Decks]] | [[Category:Forcing Decks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:03, 16 November 2013
The Pop Eyed Popper Deck (also known as Pop-Eyed Eye-Popper, Nu-Idea Forcing Deck, Rough-Smooth Forcing Deck) is a Force Deck developed by Ralph W. Hull in 1942.
Similar in concept to the Svengali Deck, the Pop Eyed Popper Deck is distinct in that you can spread the cards face up between your hands and show them to be different, then turn the deck face down and offer a free selection of what will ultimately (and always) be your force card.
A trick commonly performed with this deck is the Ambitious Card. In 1990, David Acer released another application called Nomen Omen.
Variations
- Mirage Deck, a rough-and-smooth Svengali deck. (1934)
- Nu-Idea Two-Way Force Deck by Hen Fetsch, sold as Past-Present-Future (1943).
- Symbiotic Deck by Gary Ouellet, sold as Top of the Heap. A rough-and-smooth Svengali deck with "narrow" cards rather than "short" cards.
References
- THE TUNED DECK page 531 in Greater Magic.
