The Basic Smart Ass Effect:
Picture this: you plonk a jumbo card face down on a chair, keeping its identity under wraps. A brave spectator is invited to sit on this mystery card while you present them with a deck of shuffled playing cards. You casually explain that their subconscious will work its magic (pun intended) to figure out the jumbo card beneath them. They cut the deck into two piles, toss one half away like yesterday's news, and keep the other. After another round of cutting and tossing, they’re left with just a few cards. With ample opportunities to change their minds (because who doesn’t love indecision?), they make their final choice. As they stand up, they reveal the jumbo card to find it matches their selection perfectly!
Smart Ass Considerations:
- Perform Smart Ass close-up and surrounded.
- Great for large audiences (think “big reveal” vibes).
- Packs small, plays big—just like your favourite magic trick.
- It happens right in their hands.
- Resetting takes mere seconds—no sweat!
- Can even perform naked (not that anyone wants to see that).
- Suitable for all ages (family fun, anyone?).
- No equivoque or magician's choice nonsense here.
- No sneaky switches of the jumbo card, deck, or final selection.
- Use any borrowed chair—no fancy props needed!
Smart Ass 2.0 Package:
This little gem has become quite the sensation. Since its debut five years ago, Bill Abbott has been showered with praise from some of magic's finest, along with a treasure trove of new ideas, tips, and scripted routines from those who can’t get enough of their Smart Ass deck.
Smart Ass 2.0 Package Includes:
- Deck of specially constructed Bicycle brand playing cards.
- Jumbo Card for the grand finale.
Online Video That Features:
- Standing Ovation Performance of the routine,
- In-depth instruction of the routine and method (no secrets spared).
- Complete walk-through of the routine.
- Smart-Ass pre-show set-up tips.
- The Smart-Ass invincible gimmick demonstration.
- Card catching solutions for less mess and Smart-Ass deck preservation.
- Additional props ideas and presentational angles.
- A chinwag with corporate pro Anthony Lindan.
- 4 Professional scripts featuring presentations for kids & adult audiences in PDF format—compatible with any PC or Mac.
PLUS, with the Smart-Ass 2.0 Package, you’ll score Smart Stuff—a collection of brilliant routines, scripts, and ideas to elevate your Smart Ass deck!
(currently available from your dealer at time of purchase)!
Routines with:
- Stickers
- Ice Buckets
- Multiple Decks
- Kraft Dinner (yes, really)
- Umbrellas
- Zip Lock Bags
- Newspapers
- Airplanes
- More!
Contributions from:
- Cody Fisher
- Anthony Lindan
- Allen Zingg
- Doug Brewer
- Dave Wood
- Cris Johnson
- Max Muto
- Jeff Bloom
- Andy Kean
- David Klass
- Floyd Collins
- Bruce Trigg
- Ken Dumm
- & Anthony Lindan!
Here’s what the big players in magic have to say about Smart Ass:
One of the greatest card tricks ever invented.
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Larry BeckerThis fools them badly. I love it.
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Andy NymanThis goes into the show. Immediately!
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Jamie D. GrantSo fair. So clean. So Strong. 10 out of 10.
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Cris JohnsonSmart Ass rocks!
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Cody FisherEasy to handle. Simple to perform.
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Wayne KawamotoIn the working repertoire of serious pros!
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MAGIC Magazine ReviewPowerful, clean & direct. This plays huge.
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Online Visions ReviewThe only thing I don't like about it is that Bill has released it to the public!
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My Lovely Assistant Review
