Can the envelope be shown empty after the card reveal? I could not tell from the trailer.

If you email us at wizards@vanishingincmagic.com we will be able to assist

Why is trick called PTSD?

Because making fun of mental health is entertaining.

After reading the previous questions, how many outs do you have?

After the one equivoque, you don't need any outs.

VI, based on the number of comments regarding the product description, it’s obvious that the description is misleading. The fact that you mention equivoque again toward the end of the description demonstrates the need to hedge your bets. You know it’s deceptive, we know it’s deceptive, so just fix the description (take out the line), and keep your reputation for integrity.

We state: "An ingenious, one step natural piece of equivoque paired with the clever gimmicks is all you need." Not sure really how we could make it more clear without explicitly explaining the entire method!

Too MANY questions and no answers. Deceptive, misleading and unethical. (Go ahead and remove me)

More than happy to keep your comment. The questions came in overnight, while most of us were sleeping. We're answering them now. But, surely "An ingenious, one step natural piece of equivoque paired with the clever gimmicks is all you need." is about as clear as you can get!

The tag line seems to be taking a swipe at Kenton Knepper’s ‘off by one’ card in wallet effect “Killer” - in which the wallet can indeed be ‘shown’ empty if desired… So, can the envelope be examined after the card is revealed? …Or at least ‘shown’ to be empty?

Rather than a swipe, we think it's more of a nod, or an homage. And no, the envelope cannot be examined.

Is the effect designed so the spectator can name one of at least at least 10 cards, thus seeming to be a VERY free selection? (I believe that to be the case, and if so, this effect is much more clever in its design than it appears).

Yes, they can name one of at least ten cards. The one-step equivoque is so clever they will completely feel as if they could have named any card.

Q1: What is the envelope made from? It looks sturdy enough to handle hundreds of performances, but if it's made from light-weight paper, would not stand up to lots of use. Q1: The playing card shown to be the spectator's selection: it doesn't look like a standard US Playing Card. Is it a custom design that looks kinda sorta like a regular playing card?

1. It is made from very sturdy, thick paper 2. No, it is not a standard USPCC design - this is to help with part of the method.

This seem similar in effect (and perhaps method?) to Josh's own Inferno. Is there a meaningful difference?

There are similarities yes. The differences are the script used to get to where you need to be and the envelope

PTSD

Name: PTSD
Brand: Mark Lemon
SKU: 26542
Price: 35.75 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.0 (1 reviews)

Trick by Mark Lemon

PTSD

Trick by Mark Lemon

£35.75exc VAT

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A powerful and direct perfect card prediction. With "PTSD", you'll be off by NONE!

An envelope is introduced. Then, without any lengthy, drawn-out equivoque process, they name a playing card. The envelope is opened to reveal it contains the correct card.

No wallets
No extra envelopes
No fishing
No thin cards
No switches
No fumbling with awkward indexes
No dual reality

Designed to be an EDC, "PTSD" by Mark Lemon is a worker's dream. It's a self-contained miracle that takes up basically no pocket space. As it resets instantly and the outcome is different each time, you can blow minds with it all night long.

"PTSD" is simple to learn and easy to perform. No sleight of hand is required. An ingenious, one step natural piece of equivoque paired with the clever gimmicks is all you need.

You get all the durable gimmicks and complete video instructions that teach the handlings and fully motivated scripts for live or virtual performances. Mark even dives into the subtle changes you can make to your script when recording your performance for YouTube (or elsewhere) that allows it to withstand the scrutiny of repeated viewings without having to compromise any aspect of the experience for your participant. (See for yourself in the full performance in the trailer).

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Customer reviews for PTSD

Giovanni

My expectations were high after watching the trick’s trailer. But in the end, I did not like it that much. I don’t mind using the equivoque in the beginning, but what I don’t like is that it is not as clean as other effects, because the spectator cannot hold the card nor see the envelope. I think there are much simpler and cleaner ways to achieve a one in 52 trick, like a classic Invisible D. for example.

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Michael asks: Can the envelope be shown empty after the card reveal? I could not tell from the trailer.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:If you email us at wizards@vanishingincmagic.com we will be able to assist
Ian asks: To the VI guys - Keep up the good work. Things might not be as clear as many would wish but I think the explanations given adequately cover the questions / complaints.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Thank you!
Patrick asks: Why is trick called PTSD?
- 1. Gordon responds:Because making fun of mental health is entertaining.
- 2. Carmine responds:Good morning everyone! I think it's time to stop the controversy! Any experienced magician knows very well in watching the presentation video that to realize the effect you have to ask the viewer a single question to reduce the choice to 12 cards. So there is a little misunderstanding. That's all. I believe that the originality of this effect lies in the envelope that allows you to have 12 exits with only 3 cards inside! It can be used in the context of a more complex routine with multiple outputs! If someone doesn't like it, just don't buy it! Are we professionals or not?!
- 3. Thomas responds:Seriously, using PTSD as the name of a magic trick is unhelpful to those actually living with a serious and persistent mental illness such as PTSD. It's not clever to use PTSD in this way. Hope you change the name of the trick.
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Eran asks: After reading the previous questions, how many outs do you have?
- 1. Chad responds:After the one equivoque, you don't need any outs.
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Dennis asks: VI, based on the number of comments regarding the product description, it’s obvious that the description is misleading. The fact that you mention equivoque again toward the end of the description demonstrates the need to hedge your bets. You know it’s deceptive, we know it’s deceptive, so just fix the description (take out the line), and keep your reputation for integrity.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:We state: "An ingenious, one step natural piece of equivoque paired with the clever gimmicks is all you need." Not sure really how we could make it more clear without explicitly explaining the entire method!
Terry asks: Too MANY questions and no answers. Deceptive, misleading and unethical. (Go ahead and remove me)
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:More than happy to keep your comment. The questions came in overnight, while most of us were sleeping. We're answering them now. But, surely "An ingenious, one step natural piece of equivoque paired with the clever gimmicks is all you need." is about as clear as you can get!
Tank asks: The tag line seems to be taking a swipe at Kenton Knepper’s ‘off by one’ card in wallet effect “Killer” - in which the wallet can indeed be ‘shown’ empty if desired… So, can the envelope be examined after the card is revealed? …Or at least ‘shown’ to be empty?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Rather than a swipe, we think it's more of a nod, or an homage. And no, the envelope cannot be examined.
Michael asks: Is the effect designed so the spectator can name one of at least at least 10 cards, thus seeming to be a VERY free selection? (I believe that to be the case, and if so, this effect is much more clever in its design than it appears).
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, they can name one of at least ten cards. The one-step equivoque is so clever they will completely feel as if they could have named any card.
Michael asks: Q1: What is the envelope made from? It looks sturdy enough to handle hundreds of performances, but if it's made from light-weight paper, would not stand up to lots of use. Q1: The playing card shown to be the spectator's selection: it doesn't look like a standard US Playing Card. Is it a custom design that looks kinda sorta like a regular playing card?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:1. It is made from very sturdy, thick paper 2. No, it is not a standard USPCC design - this is to help with part of the method.
David asks: This seem similar in effect (and perhaps method?) to Josh's own Inferno. Is there a meaningful difference?
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:There are similarities yes. The differences are the script used to get to where you need to be and the envelope

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