My god. I'm a novice in magic and I cannot believe how many experienced magicians are acting worse than I do. People need to stop focusing on the methods of a trick, and start focusing on what it feels like to the spectator.
The method is somewhat of a slap to the face, I will say. However, it is still a method for a great effect. Sure, the magician may be somewhat disappointed when they find a method to an effect, but is that not what they payed for? Think about it from the spectator's point of view. A random card is chosen (it really is random). You allow the spectator to shuffle the cards. You mess them up on the window. You go the the other side. You show both hands empty. You then slowly pull it through the glass.
Listen, don't listen to anybody here that says "The method is so lame." These are the people that expect real magic when they receive the effect. That isn't the case obviously as it is with every other trick. I personally recommend buying the effect. It is an impromptu card through window. It is actually currently the effect that I am practicing. There is only one move involved in the entire effect. Just one sleight. I give the effect a thumbs up.
-Doug