Phantom Deck

Imagine at the end of your close-up performance, you cause every card in the deck to turn TOTALLY TRANSPARENT...in the SPECTATOR’S HANDS! Imagine no more—the Phantom Deck is here.
Building on the notion of the popular Omni Deck, The Phantom Deck is an entire pack of transparent, clear cards. When held together, they look, feel, cut, and shuffle like a normal deck...except that every single card is transparent. This allows you to make visual or surprise changes from a normal deck to an “invisible” deck of cards...yet it’s an invisible pack your spectators can touch and spread and feel.
The sides of the deck have been fuse-heat treated in white so they perfectly resemble a normal pack of cards. With one cover card on top, you can place the deck in a spectator’s hands, and she will be unable to feel the difference between the Phantom Deck and a normal pack.
The Phantom Deck comes with a link to a special URL with a full online tutorial.
Since publishing the Phantom Deck, two new credit developments have come to light. Luis de Matos, my esteemed friend, used the same concept (he called it the "Crystal Deck") in 1987. And Darius Ziatabari and Lee Hathaway published an effect called "The Crystal Method" several years prior to the "Phantom Deck", and one of the suggested uses was something quite similar to the "Phantom Deck".
IMPORTANT
The material used to create Phantom Deck may be prone to light scratches. This is completely normal and will not impact your ability to perform the effect.
Customer reviews for Phantom Deck
Well done JJ! The bar is so high now, I look forward to seeing what comes next.
This prop will make an excellent climax to a card set in which a normal deck has been in play. Phantom Deck will appeal to a broad audience of performers because it is so versatile. It is well within the reach of magicians of all skill levels and, with a little imagination and brainstorming, many ideas will come to mind.
Included is a well taught instant download, and the deck of clear cards. The one complaint I've heard from many is that the sides of the deck don't look like real cards. While it's true that it does look quite white and uneven, no spectator in the world will ever notice this. They are far too busy being mine blown that deck of cards turned clear. The last thing on their mind is "is it just me or is that card look a little bit off" of course they're off it's a deck of clear cards!
Overall, Phantom Deck is a winner, it's one of my favorite tricks to perform and a part of my walk around set. A good rule of thumb is: if it has Joshua Jay's name on it it's probably a good trick!
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The tutorial video quality is great and Josh shares some more ideas on how it can be performed - apart from what you see in the trailer.
Josh knocked it out of the park with this one!
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I was performing this less than an hour after receiving it and have never had to go back to the instructions. This is a great trick for walkaround and table hopping, especially as a follow-up to another card trick or two.
The effect gets great results and while it's not exactly done in the spectators hands, it is done with their participation, and right under their nose.
The gimmick is really well made (and quite clever in construction), is very believable (nobody will see this coming) and should last you a long time. My only concern or negative about this, is that it's a one trick pony and does take up some valuable pocket space, however, with that said, I do use it.
All up, this is a purchase I am very happy with and happy to recommend to others.
Joshua uses a super method where as you spread the deck, the card that has previously been selected appears to visibly materialise in the middle of the transparent deck.
Be sure to check out how Josh incorporates it with Dan White’s “‘lit” on “the Better Show”.
Pros
The ‘change” is ultra surprising and visual.
Resets instantly
Can be performed in any surroundings.
It’s self working.
Cons
You need to carry an additional deck of cards.
I might get another deck sometime in the future.
Really recommend this to every close up magician, especially to card magicians.
Joshua is a great teacher.
Great product and Clear and simple instructions.
10 Stars.
When I saw the trailer, I was really baffled when the covered card vanished under Jay's palm. The technique, as explained, is simple but so clever. (In the part where Jay "riffled" to turn deck invisible, he executed a pass, didn't he? I think the sleight, whatever it was, should have been mentioned.) I think I will try a reveal using the slap in which only the selected card will stay between spectator's figertips.
Cheers!!!!
B
Some time ago, I remember seeing a magician performing it on TV, and he put a signed card in the middle. As he riffled the phantom deck, the real card slowly appeared. Everyone just went crazy at that moment. That is when I decided to buy this. I am also planning to use it with an omni deck to make it more magical for my audience. There are many ways to use the deck. It is true that you are only limited to your own imagination.
Startling to spectators !
I highly recommend it.
I've changed the patter I use for the Omni deck, to suit the ending for the Phantom deck.
But this is a tiny thing.!
Especially when you consider having the openness, and feeling of complete fairness, of placing their signed card openly in the middle of the deck in full view.!!! 10/10.!!!
If the card edges were a direct match to Bicycle and the cards were slightly more scratch resistant then I would rate this as excellent. However, don't hesitate to buy these as it's a great way to enhance your magic.
plus years. I have never been unsatisfied with the items I chose. Their customer support & service is excellent.
I highly recommend any level of magician to check them out!
They are helpful and sincere - you’ll be taken care of.
Winston the NW magician
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The routines and moves taught by Joshua and Kyle are superb. I also think that this product lends itself to a myriad of possibilities due to the optic nature of clear cards. I am now beginning to think of a way to integrate this into John Bannon's Twilight Zone Assembly from Smoke and Mirrors.
However, even just using this as a closer is going to be strong. Darwin Ortiz wrote that each routine should be stronger than the last until your denouement effect in which nothing else could possibly eclipse it. The Phantom Deck definitely qualifies as a perfect closer. This plays well in close-up situations as well as parlor.
I really don't know why you're still reading this! Buy the Phantom Deck and show no mercy - it's simply fantastic.
Amazes people every time
Community questions about Phantom Deck
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Evan asks: can you do multiple tricks with this deck, is it pretty much impromptu?
- 1. Evan responds:never mind I see its just a see through deck of cards
Erica asks: is it inspectable?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, it genuinely is just a deck of see through plastic cards.
Stanley asks: I've been sold a second hand dvd of the phantom deck but it's missing the props. Where can I buy the clear cards themselves without the instructions?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Hey! We don’t sell this product without the instructions
- 2. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Unfortunately, we do not sell the deck by itself.
Gabriella asks: What is the level of difficulty for the routine? I am somewhat of a beginner to intermediate.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It is a very beginner friendly effect.
Patrick asks: Does it need "breaking in" like a regular deck? Seems they stick together, although I don't think that takes away from the effect, be nice to spread thru without pairs sticking together. Thanks
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:They don’t need breaking in however it is plastic that has been stored together in a box, I recommend a couple of riffle shuffles should be enough to separate them
David asks: Greetings. Luv this deck! There is a move in the advanced version of the routine that is confusing. Where can I ask about that? David
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:You can email our Support Wizards at [email protected]
Vince asks: Does the instructional video teach a deck switch that is used?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes
Jeffrey asks: Is this a "3.0 ish" release? By that, I mean, are the white edges better on this version than the last two (where there were some white edge issues). I have the 2.0 but would gladly buy this if it has been improved this respect. Thanks.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This isn't a "3.0" release, but the edges are very good in this batch!
Mark asks: Do you need to carefully clean the transparent cards often? Do they get covered in marks/finger prints etc?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Unless you have very oily hands, the surface doesn't pick up many fingerprints. They will pick up minor scuffs with use, but my personal deck still looks great.
Dave asks: Is the phantom deck I bought at Blackpool convention the same as you are selling now bought them off George on your stand also have the originals when 1st released
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:We always try and improve products when we make new batches=
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