I have seen NFW preformed and love the effect. As a beginner, is this a trick that I would be able to learn or should I wait for a while?

Actually, performing it as the instructions say is a good way for practicing a particular move. However, the only reason I can think of that would maybe make this a little more difficult for a beginner is that you must be able to handle audiences because you don't end clean so you need to know how to establish control so that a spectator doesn't reach out and grab the cards.

Surprizingly, that is a little harder than many moves.

We sold NFW to some beginners. The only reason I wouldn't sell it, if I knew the would be magician would tip the secret. Otherwise no problems, you have to learn to be bold, but not act it.

Best advice I'v heard all day!


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I am agreeing with that statement, it's a usefull skill to aquire isn't it?

This was actually the trick that started it all for me. With a little dedication it can definately be mastered by a beginner.

Problem with NFW for a newbie is the main sleight - it's not properley explained/easy to understand from the instructions. The sleight itself (Elmsley Count) is one you will use in many effects.

I agree, if you don't have any other teachings on the Elmsley Count, then I would not buy this trick. but if you have good knowledge of the EC or have better instruction on it I would say go for it.

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If you're dedicated and you put in the practice time, anything can be mastered. I don't think NFW is too complicated because I just started magic and I can do it. Like Thumbslinger said, audience control is the most difficult part.