The Trojan Deck by Joshua Jay Review
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“The Trojan Deck” is simultaneously simple in premise and almost limitless in possibilities. At its core, it is the holy grail of card tricks: they shuffle a blue deck and you shuffle a red deck. Both decks match exactly.
There is no deck switch, the effect has no sleight-of-hand whatsoever, it is 100% foolproof, and the gimmick can be used in all sorts of ways to allow you perform stacked deck effects with a shuffled deck. But that isn’t even the best part.
The best part is the presentational possibility. “The Trojan Deck” is Joshua Jay’s closer, and he accompanies the trick with the (true) story of how his parents met. But you can also do this trick to music. Once each deck is thoroughly shuffled, you deal through the cards with the spectator, and the cards match. You can tell an interesting story about coincidence. Or you can talk about the mathematical impossibility of this classic feat. Or you don’t have to say anything at all.
Most two-deck matching tricks suffer from a couple of weaknesses: they either rely on very particular steps or mathematical principles that are easy to screw up, or require you to interact with spectators in a very, very careful way. In “The Trojan Deck” the spectator can shuffle their cards any way they like. There is nothing that can go wrong.
The other weakness in many versions is that the decks must somehow “touch” for a moment. There is often a moment when cards are transferred from one deck to another, requiring the performer to bring the packs together and do a sneaky move. In “The Trojan Deck” the cards are kept entirely isolated the whole time.
“The Trojan Deck” is more than a trick; it’s a devious gimmick that allows you to perform all sorts of parlor and close-up miracles, and all of these are explained in detail by Joshua Jay. In the package you receive the special box, and three decks of cards that will allow you to perform “The Trojan Deck” within minutes, or to customize it for many other possibilities.
We’re biased, of course, as Joshua Jay is our cofounder, but we’re in awe of the careful attention to detail that is on display in every one of his effects. He’s the guy who created “Inferno,” the best-selling and highest-voted “Trick of the Year” when it was released. He’s the creator of “Balance,” our best-selling trick of all time. He puts years into the development of every original piece. “I think this is my best effect,” he says of “The Trojan Deck.” “I didn’t intend for it to be this way, but I can’t follow this trick with anything else, because whatever it is seems anti-climactic by comparison. It’s the best thing I’ve ever created.”
Due to complicated nature of manufacturing this effect, we have a very small supply of “The Trojan Deck” in stock. Each one is built to last countless performances. Invest in yours today to avoid disappointment later. - Zábava
Thanks for your comments all. I’ll be answering some of them in the live stream at 5 Uk time 😊
Have bought it and watched the instructions. Your review is very fair. It’s an amazing effect and can’t wait for it to arrive now to get practicing. Now where did I leave those big boy trousers…
Amazing trick; great, fair review. Thanks!
A superb review. Performing the trick is clearly a matter of confidence rather than skill.
The boldness of the method is why I didn’t buy it,* but it is why I love it. Took me some a couple of times to see it. But I think I would be afraid to do it (I probably need bigger trousers), but I really enjoyed watching it.
Went back to trailer,again. Watch with sound off, helpful. Turned sound back on. Heard the sound. Two Bold moves, maybe more.
Wonderful review of The Trojan Deck. I am surprised he did not do this on Penn & Teller this may have fooled them.
There is a good chance they'd know it, despite his claim that this is the frist time he has shared it, I know of at least to places he's taught it before, there are probably more. If not, I'm sure they would have gone with deck switch which is wrong but most people who don't know the actual method still insist is the case LOL
As a beginner just trying to master some sleights, I've found that some great tricks are beyond me at the moment because my sleights are just not there yet. Will I be able to do this if I don't have my sleight skills up to snuff? I'll get there, but I'm just not good enough yet ---for example--I'm struggling with NFW because of the "moves."
This is on his Penguin lecture ( which I recommend). Absolutely able to DIY...but as the lecture was years ago, is anything added to this? Based on the presentation it appears identical.
Why did he “heart” your comment but didn’t answer
Balance was super wobbly but the biggest problem for me was: what do you do with it once the impossible objects is created… dismantling it wasn’t a option and killing the atmosphere.. sold mine because I couldn’t find a solution.. it might be different if you perform it on stage and the lights go out - If you secretly can get it off the stage it might be pretty good.
I loved the trailer of Trojan Deck! Can anybody please clarify that N**o S***y isn’t involved - had a few problems with it in the past.
Didn't like Balance as it wasn't magic, it was a stunt. This is magic, brave move calling it Trojan though (it both tips the method and opens up so many condom jokes). Great review, it saves me doing one on the PPP site and server LOL
OK, I was talked into doing a review for The Peoples Palace of Prestidigitation site and server anyway, so much for me getting to be lazy LOL
What if I don't have big boy pants? Lol, great review!
Balance is just garbage. Even when Josh does it, the appearance is of things sticking together. It's not a patch on the original or the variants, some of which can even be done in the hands.
Watch the trailer again think I saw the BOLD move. Knew why he would, don't known what it makes happen, which is why I will have to buy the deck. I thought it would be north of $100, since it's $75 for four working tool, done deal.Now.the question: can I actually do it.🧐
It’s very doable. Not much to remember.
@@nicholasbyers4323 So its possible to diy?
Sat in on live chat, so I've seen it performed twice in 30 minutes. It kills both times. Best part of the trick is the ability to add the story of how your parents met, strong stuff. My story is nearly identical to Mr J. Looking forward to your presentation, the fine points on execution. What always floats in the back of my head: What could go wrong? A trailer and a review do not lend themselves to the inquiry. That is.why everyone should sign up for the Card Magic Course for a deeper dive. A place where the nuts meets the bolts🧐
This trick remind me order and chaos by will houston
I love Order and Chaos, they both have their place for sure.
I manage to find the video on youtube but I cannot find the "Modern Magic" that includes Order and Chaos by him. Any chance?
Order and Chaos by Will Housten is an incredible trick which leaves everyone speechless. The performance of Trojan Deck seems to be less streamlined with some unmotivated moves, it might be easier to do tough,…
It's pretty interesting to watch both the official trailer and an earlier, rather rushed performance on Masters of illusion. You'll find out one aspect that is not mentioned in the trailer.
Why does every damn youtuber ask ppl to "like and subscribe" at the beginning of the video? Why would I like or subscribe to something that I haven't even seen yet? That's like a chef asking for a 4 star food review before he cooks the meal.
For returning viewers. And also a reminder to do it if you like the video whilst watching.
@@RealMagicReview returning viewers dont have ESP. You're still asking them to like something before they've seen it. You can avoid sounding like every other tool on CZcams by simply saying "don't forget to like and subscribe AFTER watching this video if you found it helpful or interesting."
Comments about the patter are the usual for magicians. This is not who the trick is for.
I can tell you lay people really like these kind of personal stories, especially women.
I would personally use a cooler for this, so as EVERY card is a match.
Joshua jays stories bore me to death
More and more tricks need special decks. More money for the creator and the dealer. However, I'm sure the audience somewhen know, or at least believe, there are looking at gaffed wonders. Then there is no magic. So learn good card magic with a regular deck, give the deck away as souvenir, an kill people. Saves you a lot of money.
Shame it’s not for walk around.
I love the trick, but Jay's storytelling is cringeworthy and boring.
... and yeah, this one is good practice for selling a big lie.
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Agree with a comment about 3 hrs ago. Fantastic trick but boring and cringworthy patter