While "monte" is part of the name, Simplex Monte is not just another magic version of classic three card monte. Like many of the marketed packet effects, this one relies on gimmicked cards, but it offers the means to make some visual transformations that just can't be done with the other methods out there.
Follow the Face Card
In classic Monte tradition, you invite a spectator to follow the "different" card - a face card among two jokers, but it just can't be done.
And
at the end, the "different" card vanishes and appears in another
location. It's a strong three-phased routine with the first two in the
hands and the third on table.You can watch my video of the trick where I perform two of the three phases.
Straight-Forward
This one is not difficult to learn and perform, the cards do most of the work. The gimmicked card can't be examined but it hides itself nicely. There's one routine that leaves you clean.
The effect relies on a well constructed gimmicked card. The gimmick will no doubt wear out with use and the kit provides no materials to create new gimmicks.
There are lots of Monte routines out there that rely on gaffed cards: Bob Sheets' Killer Kitson Miracle (based on a Pat Page gimmick), Michael Skinner's famous version and Garrett Thomas' Stand-Up Monte.
Perhaps all have equal impact on lay spectators. But none look like and play like Simplex Monte. Again, check out my video to see the effect in action, here.
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