Mark Elsdon – The Riser Deck

Introducing the Riser Deck, a remarkable creation that has been a well-guarded secret in the magic community for over ten years. Mark Elsdon has finally unveiled this stunning effect for all magicians to enjoy.

At the peak of an ambitious card routine, the performer offers to repeat the effect ‘one last time, under test conditions.’ The deck is placed in its case to eliminate any chance of manipulation, while the spectator holds their signed card. Here’s the magic: the spectator pushes their signed card into the cased deck at their chosen position—whether in the middle, near the bottom, or anywhere else. The deck can be shown face-up as the spectator inserts their selection. After closing the case and giving it a gentle shake, the top card is revealed to be the signed selection!

The spectator can even retrieve the card themselves if desired, but with such a powerful effect, you might prefer to take the credit!

Only one card is inserted into the deck, and it truly is the signed selection—there’s no switch involved. The spectator genuinely places their card anywhere in the deck, which can be inspected from all angles. When the case is reopened, the signed card is indeed on top, creating an astonishing visual that defies logic. The Riser Deck is designed to meet any conditions you can imagine.

Each Riser Deck is meticulously handcrafted to Mark Elsdon’s specifications by the esteemed master craftsman Rob Bromley. This ingenious deck is the result of extensive collaboration, fine-tuning the design and construction to perfection. The innovative ‘W-Principle’ adds the finishing touch, making this an essential prop for professional magicians worldwide, destined to become a classic conclusion to any ambitious card routine.

The Riser Deck comes complete with a handmade gimmick and a full instructional DVD!

Here’s what the professionals are saying about The Riser Deck:

“How cool! A deck that does the pass for me INSIDE the box. Can you make a deck that does the top change for me?” – Nate Kranzo

“The Riser Deck is not only clever and novel, but it also provides a logical conclusion that heightens the impossibility of a standard Ambitious Card routine. Mark definitely has a winner here that anyone can master.” – Angelo Carbone

“Mark has discovered a practical yet astonishing finish to the Ambitious Card. Based on Daryl’s Ultimate Ambition, ‘The Riser’ occurs with the deck sealed in the card case!” – Joshua Jay

“I love to be fooled, and the Riser Deck just fooled me… badly. I can’t wait for its release to learn how it’s done!” – Peter Duffie

“I was fooled, and fooled badly!” – Christopher Williams