Corner of Picadilly Review

Official Review

March 6th, 2009 10:29am Rating:

Reviewed by Gordon Meyer

The Corner of Picadilly is Paul Gordon's handling of four card monte, previously sold in the 1980s under the name Monte Sunshine. What you get when you buy this trick are the mechanics of the routine, but not Gordon's presentation, and the cards necessary to perform it. The cards aren't gaffed, but they are special in that they appear to be old and are oddly shaped compared to modern cards. The description of the trick is complete, but not overly detailed. You'll need to know basic card sleights, such as the Elmsley Count, which aren't described in the text. The cards are nice, but feel a little odd due to their finish, but not in a way that detracts from the trick. The price is a bit high for a packet trick, particularly for a monte routine of which there are many already in print, but I suppose it is justified by the special cards which you cannot assemble yourself for less than the price asked. My best advise is to watch the demonstration performance at Paul Gordon's website, then decide if the appeal of having the old-style playing cards, or this particular monte routine, justify the asking price. Gordon's routine is clearly a worker, but whether or not it's worth it is up to you.

Product info for Corner of Picadilly

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An entertaining Three-Card Monte effect with a great kicker ending. Perfect for every closeup magician.

Starts & Ends 'Clean'
Visual Fun & Magical
Average Skill Required
No Gaffed Cards - Easy Reset
Now available with vintage looking playing cards of the Gypsy Deck, usually with the the King of Diamonds and a high black spot card like the Nine of Spades.