The other way around, wulfie66. Daryl`s is the same as Skinner`s, just with different cards.

I have both Daryl's and Skinner's monte and to people who are deciding which to buy, here are the only things imo that you might want to consider:
- AS has a large face design (as Darrin mentioned), which comes into play when spreading the cards
- Pointer card is good
- Which you like better: red ace with 2 black aces, or red ace with two clubs

Well there's really not much to decide between them, buy either one and you'll use it, they are both good

If Daryl's method can decrease the odds of messing up, this seems the way to go!

I have both Skinner's and Daryl;s.
I prefer the version by Daryl.

Soooo...I am at liberty to bring out Skinners effect ( which is brilliant) and use a different set of card values and call it my own. Fabulous.

Must admit I am very worried about this effect taking away Skinners sales, doesn't quite feel right to me.

NB : I've followed Michael Skinners method on this effect for years and never messed it up. Seems pretty straight forward to me.

I don't think Mike Skinners version is original to him as the gaffs have been around for many years.

If done properly, they never suspect the cards.

Chris