'Automated ACAAN' by Mystery Mark (Cards+Video Download, 2012)

[johnnygri]

Sorry Mark. Now I've received the cards and the video, I believe the product description is somewhat misleading. I was looking for a new version of ACAAN that reproduces the classic effect as described in your product description:

The spectator selects any playing card and number, and will find their card at the selected position in the deck.

I think it is fair to say that's pretty reductive.

I think the following is more apt:

The spectator selects any playing card via a cut. A number is chosen by cutting to a random card and using its value. The spectator will then use the lookup card to find out how many cards down they must count to in order to find their chosen card.

If that had been the description I think I'd have passed on buying this because it wasn't what I was looking for.

Mark I think you should put a performance video up somewhere for people to watch to allow them to make a more informed decision before purchase. I'm sure many folk will love your take on the effect.

Cheers

[Majikku]

Originally Posted by johnnygri

Sorry Mark. Now I've received the cards and the video, I believe the product description is somewhat misleading. I was looking for a new version of ACAAN that reproduces the classic effect as described in your product description:



I think it is fair to say that's pretty reductive.

I think the following is more apt:



If that had been the description I think I'd have passed on buying this because it wasn't what I was looking for.

Mark I think you should put a performance video up somewhere for people to watch to allow them to make a more informed decision before purchase. I'm sure many folk will love your take on the effect.

Cheers

Johnny,

Obviously, it's frustrating when a product doesn't reach your expectations, but aren't you being a bit unfair? The description claims that the spectator gets a free choice- and that's what they get. The point is to mildly outline the effect, not to give a completely exhaustive description of the trick.

Also, from the extract of the description you chose to use as the basis for your argument, you indicate that you were expecting a routine in which the spectator selects any playing card and number, and that the card is at that number. But that is exactly what this product is.

I am sorry that you're disappointed, but I have personally bought the product and was very happy with it. It is exactly what it is said to be and there are a lot of usable things included. I think to call the description misleading is incorrect, and that perhaps you should more carefully select and read about the effects you really want.

Thanks,
-Majikku

[johnnygri]

Originally Posted by Majikku

The point is to mildly outline the effect, not to give a completely exhaustive description of the trick.

In my opinion, with the wealth of effects on the market, magicians require an exacting description from the outset.

Originally Posted by Mark

They are still selecting any card and number regardless of them not naming it, don't you think?

Personally, not quite.

Originally Posted by Mark

So yeah, sorry for any misunderstanding. I'll make sure our product manager gets to hear your opinion though, but I really doubt any changes will be made for that the description seems to mention everything it actually should mention. I hope you still got something out of the product though.

Thanks for taking my feedback constructively, I wish you the very best of luck with this and future products.

Cheers

[Wyattsb]

Originally Posted by johnnygri

Personally, not quite.

Do you really think so? I'd love to see you elaborate on this.