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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
Looks pretty nice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7pwImMbrs
My thoughts are I would have liked to see the signed card removed right after the "cut" cards were removed from the box. After the two cards that are used to slice thru the selected card are removed from the box the video is edited before Brian removes the selected card. This makes me a little wary.
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Slackerking Special user 613 Posts |
It sounds kind of dopey in the description, but looks pretty cool in the trailer. Hope it lives up to the video.
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
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Cole Gross Elite user Fresno, CA 437 Posts |
Happy to say that this great new item is IN STOCK NOW at Hocus Pocus.
Order your copy today! http://www.hocus-pocus.com/magicshop/?p=29011 If you have any questions please let me know. Cole |
MR Effecto Inner circle 2836 Posts |
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On Feb 17, 2015, TuneHV wrote: Not at all. UCI cards go through the box and then you open little windows ( Flaps ) on the box. With this you split the card box in half. Looks crazy cool. I have UCI but never got around to making the gimmick. I hope this comes already made. |
TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
I own UCI... to me it looks like a lot of the same principles are at play here, and its the same style effect- a card goes in a box and is penetrated by two other cards.
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DOMINOSTREETMAGIC New user 38 Posts |
Mines has arrived today and to say I'm rather disappointed cost £30 and for that I thought I would have recieved a prebuilt box so I could get straight in and perform but no I received the dvd and a few special things need for construction. Maybe priced at £15-20 would have been better.
Oh well need to go destroy a few card boxes to get building. Rant over |
pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
Thanks for the warning.
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2836 Posts |
Ya don't want to have to make a gimmick for that price. All stay away.
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Low Key New user 97 Posts |
How long does it take to build the gimmick?
And how tricky is it/does it require buying any additional bits? I liked the look of this, but at that price with DIY? |
DOMINOSTREETMAGIC New user 38 Posts |
I haven't started building yet, but had a look at the dvd and would say 20-30 mins maybe more on the build time.
I bought this as listed dvd & gimmick to me a gimmick is what makes or helps the effect work in all honesty this effect can and would work without the supplied special gimmicks as they call them. |
Low Key New user 97 Posts |
Hmmm... Something to think about...
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DavidKenney Inner circle 2178 Posts |
Here are my 2 cents...
Creator: Brian Kennedy Publisher: World Magic Shop MSRP: $ 38 Skill Level: beginner/intermediate DVD Run time: 42 minutes Type of effect: Sawing a card in half Manufacturer's Write Up: A freely selected card is signed and then placed into a card case. Two other cards are used as blades and used to divide the card case in half. In a moment of pure close up theatre the box is parted leaving a visual work of art for your spectators to take in. The card is signed and inside the box throughout! Everything can be immediately examined. How accurate is the ad copy? I have seen where it says "gimmick included." And that's not fair. This is more of a prop than a gimmick, second you need to build the prop yourself, and third you have to purchase more materials to build the prop. When you say "gimmick included" it feels like everything comes ready to go. What's in the box? 42 minute DVD and some of the materials you will need to build the prop Key points: After the effect, everything can be examined - prop box, and signed card, no switching and no ditching. How are the production values: Moderate - live performances filmed in a bar, studio performances filmed at Brian's flat? Low light levels, some good close up shots. 20 minutes of the DVD is solely devoted to building the prop. Is it well made: You build the prop, so it's as "well made" as you make it. Is it well taught: Brian does go over all of the handling and you get to see his patter in the live performances. My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): I liked that Brian took a traditional stage effect and brought it down to the spectator's field of view. This kinda reminded me of a Jay Sankey effect "the folding deck" Storage? Does it "pack flat?" It's a card box with a few embellishments, that's all there is. How practical is this in the real world? Does it "play big?" I felt the handling (or maybe it's the construction) was a little "clumsy" even Brian fumbles with it in the live performances. I think it's a good puzzle to see live and will certainly leave your spectator's scratching their heads. How original is this idea? Granted it's a classic stage illusion, and yes there are other "split" or "halved" decks on the market - but Brian has done a good job creating a neat effect with a lot of surprise value built in. Overall score: 8/10 + If you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas you can visit this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZosQ2_HmaF4 |
EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1850 Posts |
Thank You for the thorough review! $38 for that much arts and crafts, no Thank You! I normally enjoy arts and crafts but it doesn't seem like the wow factor is worth the expense.
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