Deep 3

THE BLURB:
You show off two exotic antique Jokers that you carry in
your bicycle deck for good luck.

You then ask a special someone to take a walk down memory
lane as they remember their very first kiss... and the name
of the lucky person behind those lips. It could be any
name... but let's say the name happens to be Bro Gilbert.

Now, with empty hands, you cleanly spread through the
facedown bicycle deck, revealing the two lucky antique
jokers from a moment ago. She removes the two jokers and
discovers a bold black letter drawn on each of their
backs... a B and a G. The initials of the first person she
ever kissed!

And yes, just like deep astonishment, it works with any
name.

It starts with a memory... and ends with a miracle.

Bro Gilbert has merged two classics of magic into one of the
most ingenious decks of our time. Deep 3 is nearly
self-working and exceptionally clean in handling. You can
show the backs and faces of normal bicycle cards and your
spectator removes the two lucky jokers herself.

With Deep 3 in your pocket, you'll be constantly set (and
re-set) for an intimate miracle, or a showstopper for a
formal performance.

Manufactured with a red bicycle deck, Deep 3 includes custom
vintage "lucky lady jokers" with high-contrast backs so your
hand-written letters show up clearly close-up or in front of
larger groups. No other props or gimmicks are needed.

Bro Gilbert's Deep 3 is the easiest, most direct, most
convenient evolution of the Paul Harris classic that you'll
ever perform.

MY COMMENTS:
As we all know, playing cards in magic are a controversial
topic. I think we can all agree that if we use cards, there
must be a very logical reason to have them. So that's the
first thing I look for when considering an effect that uses
playing cards. Do I need to use playing cards? Can I use
other types of cards instead? Can I do this without cards?

The original, Deep Astonishment, used old gypsy playing
cards and a funky leather wallet that looked like something
a gypsy or elder relative would hand down to you. This
version uses regular playing cards. The conceit, though, is
that you've been given two special jokers from a different
deck that you keep with a "regular" deck of cards. When
those jokers backs are revealed, the initials of a special
person are found there, one letter on each card back.

Unlike its previous version, this one works differently.
Deep Astonishment's principles are similar to Zener Tech.
This one has similarities to the Invisible Deck. It can
re-set instantly and in front of audiences and any two
letters called for can be revealed as being on the jokers.

The package includes DVD instructions, a separate sheet
explaining a false cut (for those who need it), and the
special deck of cards. The cards do need to be prepared and
that involves taking a marker, or Sharpie, and writing the
letters on the back of the cards. This is a one-time
preparation and they've made it very easy for you to do.
Definitely recommended as a unique card effect.