In this digital download you will learn how to perform one of the most amazing versions of ACAAN that has ever been created. Most ACAAN need a stack, memorization, marked cards and some even use magnets! With Shawn’s version, the H.G. Effect, you can use a borrowed shuffled deck. This is far more than just one amazing magic effect. You will learn several techniques that will open a whole new world of possibilities to your performances.
Shawn once had the opportunity to show legendary magician Dai Vernon this technique at the Magic Castle and here’s what he said…
You will download two files:
HG+Effect-Farquhar.zip and performance_videos.zip
iPhone and iPad users please note this is not recommended for your devices. However downloading a free App may make it possible. Apple does not support the downloading of a .zip file at this time. I have chosen to use a .zip folder to allow me the flexibility to edit and add content to the download at any time. This allows me to give extra value and not have to offer a “2.0 version” at sometime in the future should I create more ideas for the effect. Before you can download the files you will first need to install an App that “unzips”. I have had success with Zip Viewer (Oliver Koehler), Document 5 (Readdle Inc) and iZip (ComcSoft) * I do not endorse these App but merely suggest them as I wanted a solution for you to use.
“It’s not shit!” – Dai Vernon
iPhone and iPad users please note this is not recommended to be downloaded to your devices. Apple does not support the downloading of a .zip file at this time. I have chosen to use a .zip folder to allow me the flexibility to edit and add content to the download at any time. This allows me to give extra value and not have to offer a “2.0 version” at sometime in the future should I create more ideas for the effect. However downloading a free App may make it possible. Before you can download the files you will first need to install an App that “unzips”. I have had success with Zip Viewer (Oliver Koehler), Document 5 (Readdle Inc) and iZip (ComcSoft) * I do not endorse these App but merely suggest them as I wanted a solution for you to use.
Tony –
Wonderful piece!
28 min video well worth every penny in my opinion. The genius and the simplicity are stunning, it will require quite a bit of practice for my level (newbie) but for more experienced magicians should be doable in no time.
Thanks for sharing Shawn
Tony –
Great tutorial worth every penny in my opinion. I’m quite new so it will take me quite a bit of practice but for more experienced magicians it should be doable in no time.
Thanks for sharing Shawn
Alex Alejandro (verified owner) –
Hey guys,
Here is my review of Shawn Farquhar’s H.G. Effect.
I bought it on Friday, since I subscribe to his newsletter, and received 30% off, so paid $7.00.
Is it worth $7.00 USD, absolutely, is it worth $10.00, you bet ya!
In the download, you get to see the performances like above, and this really looks like a really clean ACAAN to a spectator.
It is, and there are various methods/ways you can accomplish the effect.
The steps or phases that Shawn teaches are 3 phases.
Phase 1: Name any card, any number from 1-52, and the card ends up there.
Phase 2: Name any card, now using your intuition you will find the card(spectator finds it)
Phase 3: Name any card, shuffle the deck, now using your intuition you will find the card(spectator finds it)
I had been doing my own ACAAN for several years, called XCAAN, that I released awhile back, and its kind of similar to Phase 2. The spectator uses his/her intuition to find their card.
Both versions, IMHO, have their positives and negatives, and both work easily as well, so I now have a myriad of ways to be able to do the ACAAN.
Also, have been doing Ice Cold ACAAN as well, and have been slaying with that.
Furthermore, Shawn’s teaching is excellent, and there is something that you must learn to do this, but I was already doing it years before, so I picked it up after 5 minutes of watching the video.
I have performed the H.G. Effect in its entirety since last Friday about half a dozen times now, and the reactions have been amazing.
I think with any ACAAN, whether you use Asi Winds, Shawns, Ice Cold ACAAN, Crusade, whatever, it is still an ACAAN, any many spectators wont see the difference.
I do Crusade as a mental ACAAN, where they never name anything, yet it ends up there.
I cannot say one ACAAN is better than another, since I have personally used Asi Wind’s, now Shawn’s, Ice Cold ACAAN, Crusade, to name a few.
What I like about Shawn’s is it gives you the opportunity to focus on your presentation, and gives me another tool to add to my arsenal of ACAAN or Intuition type effects.
I think for $10.00 it is underpriced, I would have gladly paid $20.00 for the effect.
I think it is within grasp of any magician given that they practice.
And yes, the first video performance of Shawn doing this to the lady, with the cards face down, can be achieved just like in the video, and Shawn briefly goes over it in the download.
Overall, great purchase, product, and something you will have forever in your toolbox of techniques.
Alex Alejandro
Russell –
Putting the power to do magic in the hands of the spectator is the Real Magic. This is an effect that taps into that scenario.
Shawn’s instruction is clear, concise and builds confidence that after the correct amount of practice you will have a “minor miracle” on your hands (it really is a Major Miracle but that will be our secret).
After practicing this for just under a week, the few close friends that see things I am working on are already blown away.
Thank you Shawn.
Dani (verified owner) –
I think you missed a zero at the end of the price! May be 2! I am downloading very fast before you find out. The effect…. No need to write any reviews, you have to see this to believe it. Thank you, brother for sharing your magic so generously!
Ben cook (verified owner) –
I purchased the H.G Effect a few days ago, and I love it.
Being an ACAAN fan I think this is the cleanest one there is
You are right Shawn it really is “simple”
The tutorial is very easy to understand, Shawn goes through step by step, each faze in a very relaxed manor
Buy now you won’t regret it
Well done my friend
Kenta (verified owner) –
Fantastic download!
I’ve been wanting to learn this since last November and finally I got it. It is AMAZING.
Best 10$ I’ve spent for magic product. I learned a lot from this. The technique can be used in many effect. I’m obsessed with ACAAN for 3 years. I use Ice Cold, Peter Turner’s one, Asi Wind’s one and my own and this one immediately become one of my repertoire. This can be done with any deck, any time ! You don’t have to use system or memorized deck too! Learn from the best!
Max Vowinkel (verified owner) –
Wonderful effect and very good explanation! This price is unbeatable!
Mats (verified owner) –
This goes directly into my trickbag – strong and useful magic.
Weston (verified owner) –
So as an amateur magician who just likes to perform for family and friends and isn’t in it for the gigs, this impromptu ACAAN is what I have been waiting for. I don’t like gimmicks and the idea of having skeptical friends having the power of magic put into their hands is one of my favorite things to do.
This tutorial easily explains how to complete this effect with ease. Depending on your skill level it may take awhile to master but once you have it down it seems invisible. Thanks for sharing, Shawn!
John Nolen (verified owner) –
On a Friday Morning, back in July of 2015, I met Shawn at the IBM Convention in Jacksonville Florida. He had a full day ahead of him so the meeting was very short. Imagine my surprise late that night as I was walking across the empty common area, when I hear “Hey John come and join us!”
It was Shawn, Ice MacDonald, Christian Bryan and Sho Kitta sitting at a table. I strolled over to join in a discussion of the day’s events. Shawn borrowed the deck Christian was shuffling and proceeded to blow us away with the cleanest most straightforward ACAAN I had ever seen!!!
It was this very trick. I’ve been waiting for him to release it ever since and have not been disappointed. It is everything the advertisement says it is and well worth the $10.00 (I would have paid more that night Shawn, too late!)
Chris (verified owner) –
Shawn has done it again with this fantastic effect. I love that this is simple, clean and requires absolutely no math of any kind. I finally have a use for the S.P. and it only cost 10 bucks!
If you already do a stack version, this is an awesome way to be able to do it on demand with a borrowed deck. If you don’t do one, this is the only ACAAN you’ll ever need.
I will ABSOLUTELY be performing this!
Fabian (verified owner) –
Brilliant effect, and a fantastic explanation of the moves required. I’m pretty new to magic and with the walkthrough in this video have had no trouble picking them up. Still working on my speed, and I imagine it’ll be a few decades before it’s quite as smooth as Shawn’s handling,.
I’d say that this video is easily worth 10x what he’s charging just for the explanation of the moves, but his advice on presentation and the whole routine really just make this a no brainer.
Jefferson (verified owner) –
Don’t wait just buy!
I bought this and have used it every day since. I work every day as the resident at a magic bar and this really is the holy grail. The sleights and teaching you get is worth the price alone. This effect is truly brilliant. I have learned and used several ACAAN effects before but this tops them all due to the fact its impromptu from a shuffled and if you so wish borrowed deck. This means you can use it at any point in your act as a heckler killer for a difficult spectator, an out or just blowing someones mind. The possibilities are endless. I have worked this trick daily since purchase in the real world and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Fantastic job Shawn.
John Wolfson (verified owner) –
Shawn is a clear and thorough teacher whose instructions are easy to follow! I love this effect and I love using bits and pieces in other routines.
Thank you!
Brad Burgoyne (verified owner) –
I picked this up a few months back and have been using it in routines ever since. I did the effect at my local magician society when they ran a “borrowed deck” theme night and used a great twist claiming the deck owner has an intuition tied to his own deck having several spectators choose cards and the deck owner finding them within the deck. It had a great response and i enjoyed the performance. Thanks Shawn for the great product and how effective you can teach a novice like myself.
Yasas Gunaratne (verified owner) –
Amazing… Simply amazing… with a little practice it can be done! Explanation is great and a good ACAAN effect. I strongly recommend.
Radoslav Sheytanov (verified owner) –
I bought HG Effect yesterday and I think it is great!
Kaho Jansli (verified owner) –
Unbelievable. I was in wonder seeing this effect on Shawn’s Youtube channel again and again. Now having learned the effect and practicing it myself, I am somehow even more in wonder than I was before.
Simply amazing!