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The Hidden
Andy Nyman
Reviewed by David Regal
I am a big fan of Andy Nyman's magic, but of all the effects I've seen him
do, I may like "The Hidden" the best. I first saw him perform it at The Magic
Castle and the audience was simply bowled over (as was I - I wished I'd come up
with it). There is something about the plot, and Andy's framing of it, that
absolutely bowls over the audience in spite of the tricks simple technical
workings. The real secret of "The Hidden" lies in its unique attributes: a very
off-beat effect that is nevertheless devastating. I particularly liked Andy's
variation in which he adds the "Hidden" cards to a blank faced deck - it's like
getting another kicker for free! Simple, yes, deceptively simple.
The Hidden is £10 or £12 with a blank deck (Alakazam special offer) and it is
available from www.alakazam.co.uk and all good magic dealers.
© David Regal, May 2003