In what ways, if any, does Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell differ from Greg Wilson's Cold Case?

This method allows for the box to picked up and set down without the cards falling out

Gregory Wilson’s Cold Case, sold by your good selves, was meant to be the best deck switch around, and - although it would appear this has other merits, in the actual execution, Gregory’s handling looks a lot slicker than this. But it never worked for left-handers. Does this work for left-handers? And before you say, no, but it’s really easy to learn. it’s not. One doesn’t do a deck switch often enough to relearn how to handle the deck. The work you have to put in just for that single moment, it’s just not practical. So a quick yes or no please. Is this primarily designed for right handers?

Check out Daniel Madison’s Fracture. It won’t be made of plastic, but you can reverse the construction for a left handed operation. Can’t say more without revealing, but Daniel released it as a free PDF and it is fantastic

Besides being premade, how is this different from Daniel Madison’s Fracture, which he released free as a PDF?

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Can it comfortably hold a full deck? Does the deck need to be perfectly square when inserting or is there some wiggle room?

It can fit a full deck. The deck needs to be squared.

Does it look the same as the double vanishing deck sell

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I put a little lip ledge) on my Cold Case to make the deck secure inside it. Is this basically the same thing?

For method-related questions, please email us at magic@vanishingincmagic.com.

What’s the difference between this and Blizzard by Dean Dill?

Blizzard is a full shell. Take a look at the GIF and you can see this one is “missing” something that allows the deck being switched out to slide smoothly into the gimmick.

How is this different from Vodka?

Vodka is a Drink. This is a Deck Switching Device ??

Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell

Name: Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell
Brand: Mortenn Christiansen
SKU: 29846
Price: 45.60 GBP
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 3.0 (4 reviews)

Trick by Mortenn Christiansen

Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell

Trick by Mortenn Christiansen

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“Mortenn’s simple solution is a moment of genius that elevates this tool for anyone seeking the most practical and elegant solution” R. Paul Wilson

“Love it. I want one, it will go directly into my show.”David Stone

“This is the best deck switch for stand-up and parlour magic” Hector Mancha

Created by Mortenn Christiansen and Crazy Jokers, this is a practical, real-world solution that allows you to switch a full deck right in front of your audience. There are no awkward or suspicious moves. Oh, and did we mention you can do it with one hand and no table?!

You can keep a full deck ready to go in your pocket, and at a moment's notice, remove it with one hand, place it on the table, and even lift it again with just two fingers, all without any weird shifting or worries of flashing. You can even have the loaded shell sitting in plain sight on the table and pick it up any time you’re ready to switch.

“Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell” is perfect for any performing environment, including close-up, parlor, stage, in an elevator, on the street, in the bathroom (not recommended), you really can perform this ANYWHERE!

Switch in a fully memorized deck, the Phantom Deck, a blank deck, or a different back design right under your audience's noses, and they won’t see a thing!!

In the in-depth instructions, you’re going to learn several professional routines from the working repertoire of FISM double world champion Mortenn Christiansen, plus everything you need to know for timing, presentations, and structure.

Deck switches have been one of the most powerful tools in card magic, but magicians have avoided them because they were risky and impractical. Not anymore. With “Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell”, your deck switches will feel completely effortless.

Is “Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell” the final word on the deck shell? We think so.

It’s time to make the switch. Get yours today! Exclusively at Vanishing Inc.

“Just take this double world champions material. He fooled me, then explained it to me, then fooled me twice, 10 minutes. after the explanation, with the same thing.” Markobi

“A deck shell you can keep in your pocket, DROP ON THE TABLE without any fear… AND LIFT IT AGAIN WITH TWO FINGERS ONLY… and it's always ready to use??? And it also works standing up or at the table???? This is brutal!. Magicians are id#%ts if they don’t buy it” JB Dumas

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Customer reviews for Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell

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Richard

Mortenn offers two handlings for his deck-switching device, neither of which looks or feels natural, both dependent on advanced skills in misdirection. Mortenn's stand up version requires a strong pinky and perfect timing, and yet is still attention-gettingly unnatural, at least to my eyes. His tabled version is a simple transfer of the shell from the concealed deck on the table to the deck displayed in your hand — a brazen method, highly dependent on misdirection. I've been using Kuniharu Kobo's Vodka device for years. Mortenn's shell is related, but has the advantage of being able to be VERY freely handled. With very minor alterations, the basic handling for Vodka is adaptable to Mortenn's device and is MUCH easier to do and more deceptive than anything Mortenn offers in the instructional video. Mortenn's device looks more like a Bicycle card case than the Vodka gimmick and is made of durable plastic. Love the device, not so fond of the methods in the video, which, annoyingly, is not downloadable, if that matters to you.

Larry

Unfortunately, I’m a sucker for deck shells. I purchased this immediately without some analysis. Short version. Other shellls are better. Also, when you watch the video of the creator performing it, that is the best it’s gonna look. To be honest, the move doesn’t look so great.

Brian

I had to sell mine. Like another reviewer said, the best this move is going to look is in the hands of the creator. I was really looking forward to it but it just a little too clunky for me.

Jeff

The shell is fine, but not groundbreaking. For the price point, there are probably better options, and definitely better handlings…

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Murray asks: In what ways, if any, does Mortenn's Deck Switching Shell differ from Greg Wilson's Cold Case?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This method allows for the box to picked up and set down without the cards falling out
Peter asks: Gregory Wilson’s Cold Case, sold by your good selves, was meant to be the best deck switch around, and - although it would appear this has other merits, in the actual execution, Gregory’s handling looks a lot slicker than this. But it never worked for left-handers. Does this work for left-handers? And before you say, no, but it’s really easy to learn. it’s not. One doesn’t do a deck switch often enough to relearn how to handle the deck. The work you have to put in just for that single moment, it’s just not practical. So a quick yes or no please. Is this primarily designed for right handers?
- 1. Melissa responds:Check out Daniel Madison’s Fracture. It won’t be made of plastic, but you can reverse the construction for a left handed operation. Can’t say more without revealing, but Daniel released it as a free PDF and it is fantastic
- 2. Peter responds:Thanks. I will check it out. Interesting to know this version is made of plastic. Gregory Wilson’s is aluminium, so super solid.
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Melissa asks: Besides being premade, how is this different from Daniel Madison’s Fracture, which he released free as a PDF?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:For method-related questions, please email us at magic@vanishingincmagic.com.
Bill asks: Can it comfortably hold a full deck? Does the deck need to be perfectly square when inserting or is there some wiggle room?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It can fit a full deck. The deck needs to be squared.
Brandon asks: How easy is the deck switch compared to Cold Case?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Just as easy
Louis asks: Does it look the same as the double vanishing deck sell
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:For method-related questions, please email us at magic@vanishingincmagic.com.
Paul asks: I put a little lip ledge) on my Cold Case to make the deck secure inside it. Is this basically the same thing?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:For method-related questions, please email us at magic@vanishingincmagic.com.
Brandon asks: What’s the difference between this and Blizzard by Dean Dill?
- 1. Melissa responds:Blizzard is a full shell. Take a look at the GIF and you can see this one is “missing” something that allows the deck being switched out to slide smoothly into the gimmick.
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Matthew asks: What is the shell made out of?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Plastic
Richard asks: How is this different from Vodka?
- 1. Jan Hendrik responds:Vodka is a Drink. This is a Deck Switching Device ??
- 2. Joao responds:Vodka by Kuniharu Kubo seems similar but I've never owned it.
- 3. Richard responds:Vodka is open on one side, Mortenn's Shell is open on two and has "a little something" that holds the deck in place when needed.
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