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“I appreciate everything about this. Max’s technique for allowing spectators to use a handful of coins as if they were dice is ingenious and worth the price.” – Michael Weber

“Checkmates demonstrates that choice and fate are no match for Max Maven. The performance serves as a masterclass in delivering clear and witty instructions. The expression on Michael Weber’s face when the second pair of cards matched mirrored my own. The method cleverly incorporates mathematics from one of my favorite early mathemagicians, Carl Friedrich Gauss.” – Jared Kopf

“A fantastic routine that will deceive even those familiar with the principle behind Max’s ‘Redivider’. You also gain a coin-handling approach applicable in various contexts. I couldn’t stop pondering this clever idea and its potential uses.” – Jan Forster

In these unusual times, magicians and mentalists are adapting to new conditions. Performances are conducted remotely via Zoom, FaceTime, Skype, and other platforms. Creating wonder under these constraints can be challenging.

Fortunately, you have a guide with over forty years of experience in interactive magic. MAX MAVEN has crafted powerful routines that engage audiences in a virtual environment. Embark on your virtual journey with Checkmates.

Here’s what unfolds:

The spectator supplies the materials, easily found at home. Using four index cards (or business cards, or scraps of paper), four designs are drawn. The cards are mixed and cut or torn in half, resulting in eight pieces. A series of fair actions are performed, all out of the performer’s sight. The choices are genuine; two involve freely tossing coins. Yet, all half-cards end up correctly paired, creating a series of astonishing outcomes.

Checkmates is part of the Virtual Visions series, featuring six practical routines. No complex gimmicks are involved. There’s no pre-show or private discussions with one spectator to deceive others. Nothing is sent in advance. These effects can be performed for an individual or a large virtual audience. As a special bonus, if you purchase all six together, you’ll receive them at a discounted price, along with an additional video where Max Maven discusses the History of Virtual Magic. This insightful talk is exclusive to those who order the complete set.