Have you come across the delightful contraption known as a "shiner"?
This Wonder Shiner is a nifty little gizmo that’ll have you dazzling audiences with card tricks and mind-bending mentalism in no time (and without the need for a wand or top hat).
Imagine this: you can instantly reveal the card or picture/text picked by your spectator. Or the number. You get the idea!
With a 40-minute online explanation video, you’ll get the lowdown on how to handle the shiner, master its use, and grasp the astonishing reading techniques (plus a few cheeky tricks exclusive to purchasers). All this wisdom comes courtesy of the Japanese magician RYOTA — he’s not just a pretty face!
You’ll find it as easy as pie, even if you’ve just stumbled into the world of magic.
Now, let’s not forget the legendary Tony Slydini, who crafted a shiner for Cardician that could read cards (and a select few pros were in on the secret). This clever invention has been around for over 50 years, originally used for card cheating (not that we endorse that sort of thing).
Yonezo Mikame took this concept and made it even more user-friendly. In tribute to him, the Wonder Shiner has been honed and improved over a two-year stint by King of Magic. Everything from size to grip, mirror surface radius, and gimmick processing has been meticulously adjusted — like a fine-tuned magic machine!
Stash this shiner in your pocket, and you’ll be ready to pull off instant magic tricks with borrowed decks, notepads, pens, and who knows what else. Advanced users will wield it like a third eye (because why not?). For mentalists, it’s practically a Third Eye Chakra.
Start simple: have your spectator pick a card and guess it with your favourite technique. Easy peasy!
Memorise all 52 cards from a shuffled deck in just 20 seconds (yes, really).
Figure out the card just by its weight. (No, it’s not cheating — it’s called skill!)
Ask your spectator to draw something, then read their mind and replicate it (creepy but cool).
Even without any gimmicks, you can still guess their chosen card. Magic, right?
We’ll also throw in some extra ideas to spark your imagination. You’ll likely come up with your own tricks the moment you get your hands on this beauty.
This gimmick may be analog, but it’s as good as those pricey digital ones (without the tech headaches).
Product contents:
Wonder Shiner main unit, silicone cover refill, magnet, carrying case, online lecture (available in Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Chinese)
