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KyleMacNeill Inner circle 2757 Posts 
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Ok, so I got the Ebook, thanks Martin for sending it!
I think that this is really interesting, a nice mix of principles. Yes it is convoulouted, but I think something really good will come out of this idea. Thanks Martin for making me think, I love Vlad's suggestion of Royal Marriages, and it could well be possible! Best, Kyle |
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NYCJoePitt Special user 559 Posts
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Martin was kind enough to send me a Free Review Copy of STRAIGHT ON. I have to say that Vlad posted a pretty extensive review referenced earlier in this topic and I agreed with many things that he said. Here are my thoughts.
What I liked: Martin's document is very well put together and very readable. There were nice explanations of the principles involved. I found myself able to reproduce the effect on the second try. I enjoyed reading the introduction and how the origins of this effect came from his memories of his Uncle. What I didn't like: Just getting into the setup for the effect doesn't feel realistic or make a lot of sense to me. Without giving anything away, I feel like I either have to be Lennart Green or bring in a stack; and if I bring in a stack, the end doesn't make much sense. There's a lot of card handling on the part of the spectator with really no motivation. The end game or payoff here doesn't seem that strong for all the effort. What I suggest: Pair down some of the spectator handling. I would also love to see you add in some verbiage that has less to do with Poker and more to do with remembering your Uncle's magic... that seems more authentic and interesting. Thanks again for the opportunity to get a first peek and best of luck! |
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magikeren Loyal user 245 Posts
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On 2011-10-10 22:19, NYCJoePitt wrote: Thanks for the review NYC. 
I really like the idea about my uncle. Hmm, that would be something for me to try. I don't think that would work for everyone though. I strongly believe that our pattern must reflect our own experience and not something that is just made up. I'll try it out and see how it plays out.
Regarding setup I hope I send you the newest version of the document. If you do the stack that is not that obvious a stack - simply browse through the deck and remove some of the cards face-down and form the stack on the table. Then shortly display the cards. It would seem like you just removed the cards at random as the stack dosn't look like a stack at a glance.
Regards, Martin
Martin Vetter - www.vettermagic.com
Creator of: MIND MONTE, IMPROMPTU MASTERY, PALM VISION, GEMSTONE GENESIS & STRAIGHT ON |
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magikeren Loyal user 245 Posts
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On 2011-10-08 04:10, KyleMacNeill wrote: Thanks Kyle, I'm glad I made you think.
I really think the ESP idea could play out really strong. It just need a justification for the final deal though...hmm...I need to think about that.
-Martin
Martin Vetter - www.vettermagic.com
Creator of: MIND MONTE, IMPROMPTU MASTERY, PALM VISION, GEMSTONE GENESIS & STRAIGHT ON |
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magikeren Loyal user 245 Posts
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Now you guys made me think.
How about this: "My grandfather showed me what I'm about to show you when I was a boy. I think it contains much wisdom and I would like to pass that on to you. It is about humans, you and I. Let me explain. I have here four families living together in a small village I four small huts. One day some of them left the village to go hunting, some of them stayed in the village to look after the children. But once the hunting party left disaster struck. An earthquake. There was wild confusion. All the families where scattered throughout the land in a way noone could predict. As you can see none of the families where together [optional: display a pile or two]. Mothers missed their children and grandparents where left alone with no way of surviving. But one day, when all hope was gone, something magical happened. The village sharman was the only one still left in the village. And he knew what must be done. With his last remaining strengh he crafted a giant horn made of the albast. The sound of the horn could be heard throughout the world. And all the scattered villagers followed the sound. In that way the sharman was able to bring back together those that was seperated. When the sharman looked into the villages four huts the following morning, what he saw made him smile. Each of the families where again joined in peace. And what to learn from all this I asked my grandfather when he had shown it to me. 'My boy', he said. 'When life looks most hopeless all you need to do is believe. We all need a bit of magic sometimes'." Just an outline.
Martin Vetter - www.vettermagic.com
Creator of: MIND MONTE, IMPROMPTU MASTERY, PALM VISION, GEMSTONE GENESIS & STRAIGHT ON |
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