Hey guys, I invented a packet effect. Actually, I have been sitting on this for a few years. I named it "Marilyn." (Real, creative, I know) Anyway, if ya'll can think of a better name, I need suggestions.

Here is the link. Now bear in mind, this is definitely not a professional demo, by any means. This is just something I threw together at home with my daughter filming. I simply don't have the money for professional demos. Besides, I'm not selling the effect, at least not yet. I tried a couple times, but I was not able to get any interest, still, I think the effect is pretty good, but I am biased, since it's my effect.

Maybe if I get positive response from the forum, I might once again consider trying to find a marketer. I'm just opening up the link so that you guys, who love packet effects can watch and give me feedback. Say either one of two things. Say "Doug, that trick sucks", or say, "Doug, it's fabulous!"

But seriously, I truly would appreciate honest feedback, and maybe a few kind words, if there are any. Perhaps a word of encouragement.

So again, Here is the link: http://youtu.be/kwa46PiZ9Q8

OK fellas, it's in your hands.

Daff

It's a private video which means we can't see it. Change the setting to Unlisted. That way it's not available to the general public but people with a link can watch it.

I just went in and changed it. I thought I had done that the first time, but I guess I screwed it up.

Posted: May 12, 2012 8:26am
I sure hope you guys will give me feedback on the effect.

Oh! BTW, I have another channel on Ytube, where I do nothing but cartoon voices. My range is pretty good. Trying to make Mel Blanc proud. You can find it by going to Ytube, and typing in "cartoonvoicesguy" in the search bar. Let me know what you think. I'm trying to post a new voice daily, now that my subscribers are starting to increase.

Like your voices ever do a card trick using the voices?


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Leo Jr

I used to do entire magic shows (stage shows, stand up) incorporating the cartoon voices. But not too much in the area of close-up.

Good job Daf, I really liked the voices. Card trick was entertaining as well.

I have two criticisms. First off, the patter didn't really do a lot for me. Story tricks usually fail because it becomes obvious that the story is a cover for the trick. In something like Sam the Bellhop, the story DRIVES the trick. If you do want to stick with this story, maybe give some REAL info about the famous actress. I've found that if you teach somebody a fact they didn't know (or an elaborate lie), they're willing to buy into a little more flim-flam.

The other "issue," I guess you could say I have is...this looks very similar to the Rainbow Cascade effect. I'm not sure if the handling is the same (I couldn't follow which moves you were using, etc), but from a spectator's point of view the twisting phase in the beginning looks pretty similar. That one also has an "all 4 change" ending as well.

I think if I had a suggestion it would be to either make the story "matter" more (which might be as simple as changing the topic and fitting it into different picture cards) or find something that makes the trick outwardly different from Rainbow Cascade.

These are of course my own opinions, so take them for what they're worth

I've not heard of the rainbow cascade. But I'd appreciate a link. Is there a link? As far as patter, yup, I think I could probably use a lot of improvement on that, as you said. Problem is my cards are 650 miles away from me.

Thanks! Maybe my cartoon voices are my ace in the hole.

Here ya go for rainbow cascade:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7khphXI-naE

Thank- you!

Doug, thanks for sharing!

You're welcome!

Cool, I like the effect there, well done for being inventive.

Decent idea. The problem is re-gripping the cards for every display. If you could keep your hands the same for each count, the trick would have more fluidity.

Good job!!!!

Thank-you!