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Hansen Special user Down Under 653 Posts |
John, as a card magic inventor extraordinaire, is there an "ultimate effect" that presently only exists in your imagination? A perfect, all-conquering card effect that is not just a pipe dream, it's something that is realistically achievable, but it is so darn advanced, intricate and "out there" that you still haven't quite hit on the method and presentation yet?
What would you like to achieve, but haven't quite accomplished yet? What effect would, on bringing it to fruition in a blissful moment of epiphany, make you step back and scream "Eureka! I've got it! It just doesn't get any better than that! I can now retire to the welcoming, warm waters of the Bahamas and sip pina coladas till the sun sets as a contended and richly fulfilled man of mystery" (or something like that). Thanks, Jason |
John Bannon V.I.P. 152 Posts |
Jason,
Bouncing around in my head--for years--is a perfect mindreading/prediction trick. I already know the general method, one-ahead and a force. But the specific, method, mechanic, blocking, context, and presentation has eluded me. I usually have my best ideas next to a pool, looking at the ocean, drinking Tequila. John
"And although this art is so wonderful, still it is held in no honor . . . The reasons are various, it seems to me; first, the art is concerned with useless matters; second, it is practiced by men of low degree."
G. Cardano on card tricks, De Subtilitate, 1554 www.johnbannonmagic.com |
Hansen Special user Down Under 653 Posts |
Ah, yes, there's something magical about the ocean and a nice little tipple...
I guess my "ultimate effect" is the old "place one card, face down, on the table, have the spectator name a card and Bam! That's the one!". No switches, nothing sneaky. You really do nail it. But I want it to be perfect: Never miss, and a different card can be named everytime. I am rather fond of Richard Osterlind's "Miracle Thought Projection" from his Dynamic Mysteries book. Works well and often. But it doesn't perfectly match what I'd like to accomplish. Maybe I'm foolishly dreaming of real magic? Maybe it's simply not possible? Then again, maybe there is a way. Unfortunately, as yet I haven't stumbled upon it (maybe I need to imbibe more Tequila...) Have you considered this effect? Do you have a perfect solution? Could it possibly appear in your future release on "Think of a Card" plots? Thanks again, Jason |
John Bannon V.I.P. 152 Posts |
Jason,
I actually have a number approaches to that plot--except for the no switches, nothing sneaky parts. I have an approach to a full deck equivoque that fits the bill. Have to wait and see . . . On the one-ahead + force, the best solution I've come up with uses a Himber wallet. Once I lose the wallet, I'll be on to something really good. John
"And although this art is so wonderful, still it is held in no honor . . . The reasons are various, it seems to me; first, the art is concerned with useless matters; second, it is practiced by men of low degree."
G. Cardano on card tricks, De Subtilitate, 1554 www.johnbannonmagic.com |
Hansen Special user Down Under 653 Posts |
Thanks, John. Your 'full deck equivoque' approach sounds flat out tantalizing! I believe Joshua Quinn discusses a similar method in his book ParaLies (Josh calls it 'Deckquivoque'). I'll have to pick up Josh's book (actually I've heard wonderful things about it and I've been meaning to grab one for a while now). And, of course, I will eagerly await any and all future John Bannon releases (and if there does happen to be anything on the 'one card on a table' plot, well, all the more joy for me!).
It's not often you hear somebody actually wanting to lose their wallet! Yes, there is something just so devilishly delightful about combining 'one ahead' and a force. Perhaps if we all sent you a bottle of top quality Tequila it may speed up the process? Best wishes from Australia, Jason |
John Bannon V.I.P. 152 Posts |
All tequila gratefully accepted.
"And although this art is so wonderful, still it is held in no honor . . . The reasons are various, it seems to me; first, the art is concerned with useless matters; second, it is practiced by men of low degree."
G. Cardano on card tricks, De Subtilitate, 1554 www.johnbannonmagic.com |
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