Nicholas Lawrence presents Warped and Split Warped & Split takes Nicholas' original Pocket Illusion - BLADE - to an entirely new level with a completely redesigned method, stronger applications and even more convincing visual card magic. Using just three normal playing cards and an ingenious gimmick hiding in plain sight, you can create an illusion normally associated with the biggest stages - right in front of your spectators. Previously, the method required more cover, and your audience had to trust that the card was genuinely placed in the middle. That is no longer the case. They clearly see the card slide in and out while everything remains openly visible and incredibly fair.

The effect and experience

Think of the classic "Sawing a Lady in Half" illusion, compressed into a powerful close-up miracle performed just inches from your spectators' eyes. The card remains in full view throughout the effect, making the impossible moment even harder to explain. One of the biggest improvements is the interaction between the gimmick and the card. The transition happens invisibly and seamlessly, allowing you to move naturally from the gimmick to the examinable card without creating a suspicious moment. The result is an exceptionally clean ending that leaves your audience with nowhere to look for an explanation.

Performance possibilities

The two signature effects, Warped and Split , are surprisingly easy to perform. The handling is natural, motivated and deceptive, while the illusions look exactly as impossible as they should. No suspicious movements or unnecessary handling - just direct, highly visual card magic. Everything can be examined immediately after the effect. No switches.

Details and use

No fragile materials. You can even borrow a regular deck and easily customize the gimmick to work with virtually any standard deck or preferred card design. This makes Warped & Split an exceptionally practical pocket illusion that combines the impact of a stage illusion with the immediacy of modern close-up magic . Warped & Split is designed for magicians who want a compact, durable and highly visual card illusion that can be carried anywhere and performed right under the audience's nose.