I've been searching around for a hard hitting effect that doesn't require a complicated gimmick. I've been interested in Alchemy by Ben Seidman for a while and love the price and the fact that it is impromptu. But when the advocate by Daniel Madison came out, it seemed like an interesting buy for someone who mainly performs with cards. If the effect is worth it, I would be willing to pay the extra fifteen dollars. Does anyone have either of these effects and what is your input on them?