Picturesque by John Guastaferro & David Regal

A classic reborn. A masterpiece in motion.

McDonald’s Aces has amazed magicians and audiences for generations. Now, John Guastaferro and David Regal have taken that legendary plot and turned it into something truly special.

This is Picturesque.

Here’s what your audience sees:
The four Aces are openly distributed into separate packets. With nothing more than a graceful gesture, the Aces begin to travel—one by one—until all four impossibly gather together in a single leader packet. It’s clean. It’s clear. And it looks like pure magic.

But Picturesque goes further.

John Guastaferro reimagines the classic assembly by weaving the twelve court cards into the routine, creating a richer, more elegant story that unfolds like a choreographed dance. Every display, count, and switch is motivated. Every moment flows naturally. The result is an Ace Assembly that feels meaningful, beautiful, and deeply magical—without being difficult to perform.

And that’s just the beginning.

You also receive two powerful bonus routines:

Vino Royale – A parlor-ready version where the magic happens with wine glasses and an unforgettable clink.
Royal Gathering – David Regal’s stunning variation where not only do the Aces assemble, but the court cards gather into their own perfect packets.

Along the way, you’ll learn brand-new vanishes you can apply to your own Ace Assembly work. All the necessary gimmicks are included for every routine, along with a gorgeous vegan leather wallet that protects your props and doubles as an elegant production case.

Why magicians love Picturesque:

• A modern, elegant McDonald’s Aces routine
• Easy to perform at any skill level
• Three complete routines included
• New vanishes and displays you can use elsewhere
• Gimmicks included
• Premium vegan leather wallet
• Perfect for close-up and parlor
• Turns a classic trick into a work of art

If you’ve never performed an Ace Assembly, this is the perfect place to start.
If you already do McDonald’s Aces, this will elevate your routine into something unforgettable.

Clean. Elegant. Impossible.
This is Picturesque by John Guastaferro & David Regal.

"Picturesque is magnifique!" - Larry Wilmore

"A superb routine. Clear, concise, baffling." - Raj Madhok

"Such a significant leap in overall clarity. The 'one degree' here truly is GOLD !" - Shannon Clark

"Picturesque delivers sublime, symmetrical satisfaction." - Jack Carpenter