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By David Kong
Four cards are shown-- cleanly, clearly, and naturally-- to your spectators. They're the four aces, the most esteemed cards in the deck.
In your hands, the cards are brought together in one pile. With a snap, the cards are spread once more-- slowly. One of the cards, without even a flinch, has reversed itself.
It happens again.
And again, until all of the cards have now reversed in the most direct, fair, impossible manner you can dream of.
That's only the beginning.
Just when you think it's over, MERCURY's just getting started. With one more snap, the cards are turned over to reveal that the four aces have instantly changed into four kings.
But where are the aces?
In the middle of the deck-- in the spectator's hands. MERCURY will knock your spectators out of the park with its unfathomable conclusion.
Perform it anytime, anywhere
No trick-cards, no gimmicks
Ultra-smooth, natural handling
Numerous performances on the street
30 minutes of intricate instruction
"I'm not very good at packet tricks, but I must say, I was performing this almost perfectly in 10 minutes." - Chaseman, Forums
"The effect itself is not a new one, we have seen the effect initially in some of Bro. Hammons work, Vernon's Twisting the Aces, Harris' Re-Set, and a very closely Related effect by John Guastaferro. However, David Kong's version brings an all new simplicity to the effect that others did not achieve. It really has that NFW feel to it." - Jason B, Erie, PA, USA
"The quality of this is fantastic. It's one of the best I've bought." - Daz, Cambridge, England
Full Review By Trevor Follett
I’ve owned Mercury since December and before I get into my review I want to share one of my success stories. It was just in the beginning of January and I was about to walk home. I had been practicing Mercury all day so I had it ready to go. One of my friends was standing at his bus stop so I figured "Hmmm, lets see what it can do"...... So I performed the move, he found the four aces in the middle of the deck and I gave him the kings to examine and he was speechless. I asked him what he thought and he didn’t even reply, he just looked at me like I was insane and ran. I finally got to talk to him later and I got my cards back :-) and he said that was the most insane thing he had ever seen.
Now for my review.
The Effect - Absolutely Insane - 10/10
As you have seen in the preview it almost looks too good to be true. And let me tell you, it is. Every aspect of the trick is amazing, when I perform I usually do the first card then act as if its over. Majority of the time they'll ask me to do it again, so I do and continue with the remaining 3 cards. By the end the spectators are going pretty crazy and they think its over. There saying "Holy @#$%)" and telling everybody that I just made four aces turn over and are trying to describe the effect. Then I say "Four Aces???? What are you talking about, these are Four Kings" I then reveal the kings, tell them to spread out the deck and they find the aces, and go insane. I hand out the kings and its all over. You see. what I love about Mercury is that it keeps getting better and better for the spectator. First one card turns over (There a little confused and ask you do it again). You proceed with the next card, and the next, and the next till all four cards are face down. Now the spectators are going pretty crazy. Then I tell them to spread through the deck and they find the aces, at this point there about ready to pass out. Definitely my current favorite effect.
The Teaching - Its like going to Subway - 9/10
At first, like many others I was skeptical as to how well Mr.Kong would teach the effect. I thought many points may be missed and there wouldn’t be a whole lot of extra info and tips. Boy was I ever wrong, David thought the move very well. Like I said on the title here, its like going to subway. First you pick out of 3 or 4 types of bread, David teaches 3 ways to get into the effect so you can choose which fits you best. Then you pick your meat and cheese, David teaches each aspect of the actually execution of the move in great detail and even teaches you an extra slight (for those of you who own it I'm talking about the one taught after the main slight). Then you get to pick your veggies and sauces to top it off, David teaches 3 ways to get out of the effect so you can make it work in any situation whether it be street, table or on the floor. Then you go to the till and pay for your Sandwich, After the effects over you just get to sit back and watch the reactions and all your hard work pays off.
Overal - 9/10
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