Smack by Francis Menotti (DVD + Gimmick)

Fast. Direct. And over before they even realize what just happened.

Smack by Francis Menotti is a no-nonsense, lightning-quick card restoration that hits like a flash of pure magic. There’s no slow build, no fishing, no drawn-out procedure—just one clean moment that snaps everything back into place.

Here’s the moment they remember:

A card is freely selected and signed.
You tear it into rough, uneven pieces and let them see the damage up close.
You take the pieces back…
SMACK.
The card is instantly restored.

No extra moves. No hesitation. And the restored, signed card is immediately handed out as a souvenir.

Smack is powered by a brilliant custom gimmick that does the heavy lifting while staying completely invisible in performance. The restoration happens in a heartbeat, which is exactly why it gets such strong reactions—there’s simply no time for the audience to catch up.

Included is an instructional DVD where Francis Menotti teaches the full routine, along with practical tips for adapting Smack to different environments and performance styles. This is a worker’s piece: easy to carry and perfect when you want one moment of pure astonishment without slowing down your set.

Why Smack earns its name:

• Signed card restoration
• Happens instantly
• Card is given away
• Custom gimmick included
• Fast, clean, and built for real-world use

If you like your magic sharp, efficient, and unforgettable, Smack delivers exactly what it promises—one sudden moment they’ll talk about long after the card is gone.

"A very clever T&R idea. There are many practical methods. My favorite is the SMACK DECK!" -Marcus Eddie

"Francis Menotti's Smack is a DVD full of ideas and thoughts on the torn and restored card using a brand new gimmick. I don't do torn and restored cards often but for anyone who is looking for one Menotti will provide a simple, commercial, solution that can be performed in the real world. Pay close attention to the Back in Time plot and the Single double, these are hidden gems that make the DVD completely worth it." -Joshua Burch

"I love this. Visual and practical. Just like everything Francis does, it is extremely well thought out and developed through tons of real world performance" -Dan White

"The visual restore smacked me in my brain. Immediately started the wheels turning for opportunities to use this!" -Blake Vogt