The marketing images for this show Maiden backs, but the demo shows Mandolin backs. Not that it really matters, but which is it?

I believe they are Mandolin Backs

I have two questions. can the deck be shuffled, and can the deck be handed out for inspection

Can’t be shuffled or inspected without a deck switch.

Is this the classic method or the one used on "Fool Us"?

This is the classic method. The one used on Fool Us was a custom method that I'm fairly certain cannot be replicated with only the deck of cards on its own.

In retirement I am resuming an old hobby (magic). What is Mnemonica or Mnemonica in order?

Mnemonica is the name Juan Tamariz gave to his stack. Aronson named his stack The Aronson Stack. Joshua Jay named his The Partial System. And the list goes on… they all represent a pre-set order for the deck which the independent authors have created to facilitate a multitude of tricks while appearing to be completely mixed/random. All require the magi to memorize the order of the deck which takes effort and commitment but there are tools available to aid you in that process.

No...I am asking vanishing inc about what is the purpose of the mnemonic advertising if it is not addressed. My review will come after their answer.

Harry, the listing and the video both identify that the trick is the same, but the cards are pre-stacked into mnemonic order which is a benefit in that you can now show the deck in an apparent mixed order rather than in new deck order. For those who have already memorized mnemonica they can utilize the stack for tricks they have already been performing and now have yet an additional revelation. I don’t read anything that seems like false advertising. Heck, they even provide you a free product to help you learn the Mnemonica stack. But you will have to put in the work of memorizing the stack order… no magic wand will do it for you, you need to do the work. You can now show the deck face up like it’s a genuinely shuffled deck

I just bought this and a little disappointed. What is the purpose of it being a Mnemonica deck? Nowhere in the instructions give the slightest hint of the possibility of it being a Mnemonica deck. Anyway, disapponted since I thought there would be something new here.

Doesn't this comment belong in then review section?

Cardtoon (Vanishing Inc. Edition)

Name: Cardtoon (Vanishing Inc. Edition)
Brand: Dan Harlan
SKU: 24992
Price: 18.30 GBP
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Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

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Cardtoon (Vanishing Inc. Edition)

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New card stock. New illustrations. New secret. One of the most beloved card tricks of all time is back in a new, upgraded version.

Dan Harlan’s "Cardtoon" is one of the bestselling card tricks of all time.

It's easy to see why too: it's simple to perform, incredibly direct, and features an unforgettable visual. Now, with the brand-new "Cardtoon - Vanishing Inc. Edition", this modern classic has been elevated to a new level.

For those unfamiliar with the original—or those who need a refresher—here’s what happens:
A participant freely names any card. You then flip through the deck like a flipbook, revealing a stick figure magician who pulls their exact card out of a hat. It's a perfect prediction of a genuinely free choice.

You won’t believe how easy this is to perform. Even a complete beginner could start performing this within minutes of opening the box.

What’s new with the Vanishing Inc. Edition of “Cardtoon”?

We worked directly with Dan Harlan to redesign the artwork. The cards are also now printed on premium crushed Bicycle stock, making them smoother to handle and more durable than ever before.

The biggest change though, is the sneaky new secret: “Cardtoon - Vanishing Inc. Edition” is the first version of this gimmicked deck to come in Mnemonica order. This small, but vital, change gives you two massive advantages.

You can now show the deck face up like it’s a genuinely shuffled deck
If you’re familiar with Mnemonica, you can also cut right to the named card instead of having to openly search for it in the deck—making the whole trick more fooling than ever

Don’t know Mnemonica? No problem. The original handling still works just as well.

Don’t let the illustrations fool you into thinking this is just a cute trick for kids. “Cardtoon” is a mind-blowing miracle that crushes audiences of any age. With this new Vanishing Inc. Edition, it’s even better than ever.

Grab your copy of “Cardtoon - Vanishing Inc. Edition” and get ready to fall in love—or fall in love again—with your new favorite card trick.

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Customer reviews for Cardtoon (Vanishing Inc. Edition)

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Ezekiel

While the ad copy says you don’t need to know Mnemonica, and it also says you can handle the the same as the original… it’s not exactly straightforward as that. That’s due to the reset. The original reset, per the original instructions is very easy (the cards are in new deck order), but this version…. If you don’t know Mnemonica stack takes some extra thinking and thought to easily put it back in order. In the “old way” I literally perform it twice to the same audience because the reset is so easy. Now, it is just not as straightforward. The ad copy led me to believe there was another handling that did not need me to understand Mnemonica. While true, it puts a kink in things. Please release this same deck (with the new drawings)in NEW deck order.

Vincent

Great effect and good explanation. I took off one star because although the deck comes in Mneumonica order and that is cited as a benefit/improvement, the tutorial video doesn't mention anything about how to leverage the stack within the effect/presentation to improve it. Maybe it's just me but as far as I can tell, either way you have to find the card in the deck by spreading them face up, even if you know the stack (unless you are really good at cutting an exact number of cards). Would have been nice if the tutorial talked about this for even five minutes. But other than that, this is great!

Josh

I’ve been performing the original Cardtoon for years, and it’s never failed to get laughs, gasps, and that wide-eyed “how?!” reaction. It’s one of those rare tricks that feels like a cartoon come to life — charming, visual, and completely disarming.

This new stacked version takes everything I love about the original and makes it so much smoother. The added structure makes the handling cleaner and more fooling, especially for repeat performances. The improvement is subtle but powerful — I didn’t realize how much I needed this upgrade until I tried it!

If you love strong, visual magic that’s easy to carry and packs a punch, this version of Cardtoon belongs in your set. It’s earned a permanent spot in mine.

Simon

Cardtoon is such a simple but clever trick! This has long been a favourite - but it is so much easier to perform now that it is available on Bicycle stock - it is definitely worth the money. Mnemonica order adds to its ease of use, but you absolutely don't need to know the stack to be able to perform the trick. This is easily a five star trick and you will be up and running with it in a very short amount of time.

Jeff

Great new version. I love it! I wished we could get Fartoon back. The website, customer service, and speed of delivery is second to none. Tremendous purchasing experience.

Dave

I like the idea of a rabbit pulling the card from the hat. I believe this offers a nice performance premise. While this is advertised with 'as seen on Fool Us', you should be aware this applies to the main performance, not to the 'convincer' Harlan used to fool Penn and Teller at the end. I liked Harlan's handling of the selected card and plan to use his handling rather than Gladwin's general demonstration. Another problem when performing casually for friends is their grabby hands. My handling will include placing the named card back into the deck to take it out of their reach after everyone has seen and understands the identity of the selected card. Mnemonica comes into play here because I can estimate where to insert the card into the deck so that the integrity of the final display is retained.

jim

I have always loved this premise as it is not only amazing but super fun. Deck handles great and looks great too. A big plus was ordering it and receiving “The Memory Arts” with it, for free. Really can’t go wrong, here.

William

This was super easy and fun to perform. Anybody that buys This tritck will not be disappointed....resets in no time. You will be able to perform it within minutes. Cards are of excellant quality. Easy handling,Cards come in a really nicely made box. Well worth the price...

Abhishek

Absolutely fantastic! I’ve been performing the classic Card Toon for years, and this new Vanishing version takes it to another level. The fact that it’s now printed on genuine Bicycle stock makes handling so much smoother and more professional. Also, the addition of the Mnemonica stack is a real game-changer. You can throw in a couple of false cuts before the performance, which makes the trick feel even more impossible. And as always, the reactions are priceless. A true worker for any magician’s repertoire. Highly recommended!

Kyle

Card-toon is brilliant. I do love the fact that the cards are printed on higher quality stock. I’m not sure I’m sold on the idea of having them in a memorized order. I don’t see what the problem was with them being in new deck order. Once they see that it’s an animated flip book, it’s obvious the deck can’t be shuffled and so the order of the cards is irrelevant. Also, how is it more deceptive to estimate and cut directly to the named card? The reversal still has to take place and then the cut nullified. Seems like a heck of a lot more work regarding the handling for nothing. If someone wants to explain the added deceptiveness be my guest. That said, this aspect isn’t taught on the download.

Also, the advantage to new deck order is that it’s way easier to reset the deck. Only those who know Mnemonica will be able to reset it by merely spreading through the faces. Otherwise, your reset just got uglier and longer.

The new artwork is cute but Card-Toon Remastered made a change to the artwork that’s actually a step forward which is to make the final reveal image of the card bigger and more visible.

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Lucas

Fun and visual trick with a clever concept. The deck looks great, but the instruction video is too short (under 10 minutes) and the handling shown isn’t very convincing for me. I prefer the original Harlan one.

Chris

I absolutely LOVE this trick. It gets a huge reaction every time. It takes a little practice to remember the sequence of moves, and understand how the deck works, but once you do, it's essentially self-working. There's no sleight of hand involved. I get big smiles from adults as well as kids.

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Steve

I love this trick. It was the first gimmicked card trick I ever had, and it always stormed. Great to get a rerelease on bikes

Brian

Brilliant trick well taught. Thank you

Mike

I worked at a magic shop in the late 80s and when this came out and it always floored people.. we sold hundreds of them. This is an amazing update to an already phenomenal trick, which will never get old. I like that the stack of the deck now is not ace to King and it looks like a randomly stacked deck. Great update.

Constantine

Excellent thought out, short and succinct tutorial, well done Andy

Glenn

Easy to understand and perform

Mike

I mean, what else can you say about this track? It’s been around forever and it never ceases to amaze people when I show it to them. I like how the fact the deck is mixed with this new version so it’s not straight ace through King like the old one Andy’s explanation of it is good. The workings are still the same, but it seems a bit more random and with the bicycle backs it kind of makes more sense.

Gary

For me this is a fun fooler. If you do not like card tricks you will like this. i like being able to present and not be in New Deck Order.

Jorge

So easy to perform and really fun to do to my nephew.

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Jeff asks: The marketing images for this show Maiden backs, but the demo shows Mandolin backs. Not that it really matters, but which is it?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:I believe they are Mandolin Backs
Erica asks: I have two questions. can the deck be shuffled, and can the deck be handed out for inspection
- 1. Jeff responds:Can’t be shuffled or inspected without a deck switch.
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Steven asks: Is this the classic method or the one used on "Fool Us"?
- 1. Skye responds:This is the classic method. The one used on Fool Us was a custom method that I'm fairly certain cannot be replicated with only the deck of cards on its own.
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Brent asks: In retirement I am resuming an old hobby (magic). What is Mnemonica or Mnemonica in order?
- 1. Ian responds:Mnemonica is the name Juan Tamariz gave to his stack. Aronson named his stack The Aronson Stack. Joshua Jay named his The Partial System. And the list goes on… they all represent a pre-set order for the deck which the independent authors have created to facilitate a multitude of tricks while appearing to be completely mixed/random. All require the magi to memorize the order of the deck which takes effort and commitment but there are tools available to aid you in that process.
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Harry asks: No...I am asking vanishing inc about what is the purpose of the mnemonic advertising if it is not addressed. My review will come after their answer.
- 1. Ian responds:Harry, the listing and the video both identify that the trick is the same, but the cards are pre-stacked into mnemonic order which is a benefit in that you can now show the deck in an apparent mixed order rather than in new deck order. For those who have already memorized mnemonica they can utilize the stack for tricks they have already been performing and now have yet an additional revelation. I don’t read anything that seems like false advertising. Heck, they even provide you a free product to help you learn the Mnemonica stack. But you will have to put in the work of memorizing the stack order… no magic wand will do it for you, you need to do the work. You can now show the deck face up like it’s a genuinely shuffled deck
- 2. Harry responds:You do not need a mnemonic deck to show the cards mixed up. Vanishing inc could have made a deck in any random order they desired because of how the cards interact with each other. athe only way a mnemonic deck MIGHT be helpful is if you drop the deck; it MIGHT make getting the deck in order easier. Regarding the free booklet...if you already know the order...it is worthless. For people like me...who dont know what to do with it...it might be helpful. However...based on the 8 min instructions there is not one word mentioned about mnemonic decks for newbies like me. I dont even understand how you could use it here since you can only show the faces of the cards and not the backs.
- 3. Aaron responds:The advertising copy above says what the purpose is: "If you’re familiar with Mnemonica, you can also cut right to the named card instead of having to openly search for it in the deck—making the whole trick more fooling than ever" That makes sense to me. And sounds like it opens the deck up for things like Double Agent by Blaise Serra.
- 4. Harry responds:Aaron, I see where Vanishing Inc changed their advertisement because of my complaint. It used to read “Don’t know Mnemonica? No problem. The original handling still works just as well. Both the standard and stack-focused presentations are covered in detail in the included instructional video.” Nice try for trying to make Vanishing Inc good.
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Harry asks: I just bought this and a little disappointed. What is the purpose of it being a Mnemonica deck? Nowhere in the instructions give the slightest hint of the possibility of it being a Mnemonica deck. Anyway, disapponted since I thought there would be something new here.
- 1. Gabriel responds:Doesn't this comment belong in then review section?
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