French Postcards by Chris Philpott

Experience the captivating magic of Chris Philpott’s French Postcards, a delightful twist on Paul Curry’s classic Out of this World.

“An incredible Out of this World experience! When Chris performed this for me, I had one of those “*^%$@ why didn’t I think of that?” moments. It’s presentational gold!” – Steve Valentine

A recent study from Cornell University revealed that participants could predict the placement of images on a screen, but only when using erotic visuals. In this effect, you present 12 postcards from various locations alongside 12 vintage French postcards featuring elegant, sepia-toned nudity. The cards are shuffled, and a spectator sorts them based on their perception of sexual energy, achieving flawless results!

This effect includes 24 custom postcards, detailed written instructions, and access to video tutorials, updates, additional effects, and a bonus comedy script by professional magician Bruce Gold. It also features Jon Armstrong’s “Out of this Blah Blah Blah,” showcasing the cleanest handling of OOTW ever!

“Finally, a reason to perform Out of this World that captivates from beginning to end. With French Postcards, your audience will never forget you!” – Steve Valentine

Key Selling Points of French Postcards:

Paul Curry’s Out of this World (1942) is celebrated as one of the greatest card tricks, where a spectator uses intuition to separate red from black cards. While powerful and easy to perform, the original trick often lacks entertainment value, as audiences merely witness someone sorting cards—hardly magical, more like filing!

French Postcards address this by enhancing the emotional stakes of the performance:

• More Entertaining: Instead of sorting colors, the volunteer senses whether a card feels sexy, making the experience more engaging and humorous. You don’t need to tell jokes—the situation itself is inherently funny (though Bruce Gold’s script is a fantastic addition).
• More Authentic: Based on a real study, this effect resonates with audiences, evoking laughter and even tears (as seen in the trailer).
• Better Visibility: The larger postcards are easier for the audience to see, with different orientations and color palettes enhancing visual interest.
• More Deceptive: The size of the postcards minimizes the likelihood of sleight of hand, eliminating one possible explanation for the trick.

Despite these advantages, French Postcards remains as easy to perform as the original effect.