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meijin Regular user Atlanta, GA 189 Posts |
Ian:
I just got the CD in today and was wondering if you would mind using this forum for me to ask some questions in regards to the strike second? Thanks! Michael
Michael
There are two groups of people that violate basic principles in any endeavor: idiots and experts. I tend to play poker with most of the idiots! Partial paraphrase from Jason England comment |
J Wessmiller Veteran user VA 306 Posts |
Why not pm him, he's a member.
-JW |
meijin Regular user Atlanta, GA 189 Posts |
Mr. Wessmiller:
Yes, I know he is a member...it is just that some of the folks that frequent this forum have his VideoCD and they might have benefit from the discussion. Also, some of it is general enough in nature (more to the move itself) that it may be of benefit to others and also allow others to express their opinions. I just wanted to make sure he was comfortable with it as I did not want to talk about his content in particular if he was not OK with it. Interesting to be on a forum where I can be watching a DVD and at that point get a response from the person who made it! Thanks very much for "Weapons", I have enjoyed it greatly. I heard there is a possibility that we may be seeing something new from you in the near future. Can you comment any on that? Thanks! Michael
Michael
There are two groups of people that violate basic principles in any endeavor: idiots and experts. I tend to play poker with most of the idiots! Partial paraphrase from Jason England comment |
IanKendall Special user Edinburgh 571 Posts |
Hi Michael,
I don't have a problem with it in principle. If it gets too messy here you could use my forum on my site (the link is from the stuff page). It's not a discussion forum like most, but more a place for people to ask about my videos. At the moment, it's somewhat full of tumbleweeds What did you want to ask? Take care, Ian |
meijin Regular user Atlanta, GA 189 Posts |
Ian:
Sorry for the delay in getting this posted...if you want to not get into certain things, I certainly understand and we can change venues. First off, great video! Second of all, I hope that you and everyone reading this will understand that I ask a lot of questions when I am learning and will question most things until I am able to work them out in my mind. In no way am I attempting to level criticism towards you, your ability or your video. So please, unlike a couple of other threads...no one go there please. In no particular order: #1. Why is it that the left thumb is kept so far to the left of the top card? to me, it seems to be uncomfortable...and difficult [for me] to control the top card as opposed to have the thumb more in the middle of the top card. Do you feel it provides any [more] amount of shade to the move in general? If not, why the difference? #2. I've ben doing the "deep fingers" on the right hand during the take...almost by accident. I was taking the second lengthwise as opposed to a more sideways movement and it would sometimes get "stuck". Deep fingers (along with going in the right direction) helps to ensure clearing the card. However, do you feel that going deep like that is more of a giveaway to magicians or "fast company"? #3. Hangers still seem to be a bit of a problem for me...what typically causes them? Too much left thumb pressure? As a side note to this...most of the hangers only seem to be with the first 3 or 4 cards. Once past that, I can sail through the remainder of the deck fairly easily. I just can't catch what I am doing wrong right there to cause it. Any thoughts? #4. I ihave heard that, when talking about bottom dealing, it is generally easier to do the move with only a portion of the deck. I am noticing that the same holds true for me when doing the strike second. Is this something others would agree with or have in common? I am curious as to the reason for that if it is a more general issue. #5. I found a great freeware metronome on the net and got it installed. Starting at 60 BPM as you suggested in another post...when should I make the 10 BPM incremental increase? Or...what indicators should be present? #6. Not a question...just something you might like to comment on or add to. I found that it is also necessary to practice picking the deck up, getting it into position quickly in the left hand and begin the dealing. A great second deal does you no good if you sit there prior to the deal and have to obviously get into a position to start dealing. Have you or anyone else worked out any ways of training this other than just the repeated process of the deal? OK...enough for now. The cost of the CD didn't include tech support for the strike second. I appreciate your thoughts and help and that of others. Michael
Michael
There are two groups of people that violate basic principles in any endeavor: idiots and experts. I tend to play poker with most of the idiots! Partial paraphrase from Jason England comment |
IanKendall Special user Edinburgh 571 Posts |
Hi Michael,
Wow - there are some questions! I'll try to cover all of them: 1. It's how I've always held a deck. For me, it's a lot more uncomfortable to have my thumb over on the right corner, so I don't. If you find it easier to have the thumb in the centre of the card, they you should try that. Be aware, however, that the thumb plays a part in the bottom deal handling as well. 2. This goes to the point about forgetting the deck. Again, it's how I've always dealt cards, and I adapted that to the deals. I think the advantages mentioned in the lessons outweigh any the potential of being noticed by fast company. If you pay no attention to the deal, most others will pay less attention. If someone is burning you, you might want to consider a different routine Again, it's part of the consistancy with the bottom deal. 3. Hangers can come from a number of reasons; yes, too much pressure from your left thumb can cause more than one card to come off, sometimes it's too much with your right thumb. The condition of the cards can be a factor, as can the part of your thumb that takes the card. The fact that the problem is happening with the first few cards could point to your left fingers being too low, and not keeping the cards in line. Also, it sounds as if you are dealing too quickly. When you slow right down, do you still get hangers? 4. Bottom dealing with a short deck has a number of advantages; mainly the illusion is better because there is less distance between the bottom of the deck and where the top card is meant to be coming from. Another reason is that fewer cards in your left hand are easier to control when it comes to taking the bottom card. If you practice with a full deck, it gets much easier when the deck is short. 5. Ratching up the metronome is largely a personal thing, and it's hard for me to give a definite target. So instead, I'll tell a story about when I was learning to be a flight instructor. I alread had my commercial pilots license and during CFI training I spent time with a 'two year' instructor, or one of the really experience guys. He asked me when I would sign off a student pilot for their first solo flight (a _really_ big thing). I gave many different answers; when they can do ten touch and goes in a row, when they have so many hours in the aircraft; when they beg me enough and so on. All of them were wrong. Bill then told me the correct answer; when they can spot their own mistakes. So, when you can deal consistantly at one speed, and you can see where the problems lie and fix them, you are ready to move on. 6. For me, one of the main advantages to dealing from mechanic's grip is the ability to pick the deck up, with one hand if neccessary, and be in the correct position. Since the index finger forms a 'cage' with the other fingers, it's easy to square up the deck just by using the fingers, and you are in position. And yes, repeated, structured practice will help Actually, the cost of the CD does include support. I've always said that I'll answer quesitons from my customers, which is where the update videos started. I may not have hours to type up huge essays, but I'll always answer emails and try to help. Take care, Ian |
Alan M Elite user California 433 Posts |
Ian:
Your very thoughtful answers to the questions posed by Michael speaks volumes about you. I will check out your website and your products, knowing that if I make a purchase, my business is going to someone who sincerely cares about the art and his customers. I take the time to write this because I think your ethics and sincerity are becoming a lost art... Enough said. Thanks for taking the time to be so helpful, Alan |
Cpontz Special user Daupin PA 553 Posts |
I heartly recommend Ian's CD's. A lot of tough material but he teaches it very well.
Craig |
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