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gtx magic Special user United Kingdom England 954 Posts |
On this week's Wizard Product Review with David Penn & Sean Heydon: Mystery Dog House by Tenyo Magic Get it by Clicking Here! Cupid by SansMinds Get it by Clicking Here! Markerr by Wiliam Houcke Get it by Clicking Here! NiPhone by Nie Te and Penny Chow Get it by Clicking Here! ---
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
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billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
I am taking a chance and buying Marker. I have only seen one review outside of WPR, but it was a really good one.
Hope I am not burned like in the past. I will let you all know in a few days.
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Nice show boys. I have to look into a couple of these!
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
Really good show this week, thank you.
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oombob Special user Canada 843 Posts |
1% for Tenyo's Doghouse? Think that's a bit ruff.
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
I see what you did there!
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
Not been on here for about a year now. I got bored of the constant stream of tricks being reviewed where something was written, with a Sharpie, on the back of a playing card. Or card case. Or the cellophane on a card case for good measure (we must have variety)!
We get to the second trick reviewed - another Sans Minds piece of tat. How do this company keep going? So, this trick is where something is written on the back of a playing card, with a sharpie. How novel. The next trick is where erm.........something is written on the back of a playing card. With a marker. I couldn't take any more. It was truly a case of déjà vu. My eyes simply glazed over as my mind wandered to the packet of razor blades in the bathroom cabinet. I had to get out quickly, in order to retain my sanity. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2016. May it bring you all the card tricks and Sharpie markers that you deserve.
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
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On Nov 26, 2015, Merc Man wrote: Ah, yes. But what about those of us who do not already own a "marker on card" trick? We have CHOICES! Maybe someday someone will create a "marker on Fox Lake card" trick. Imagine the wonderment.
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
In the days of Fox Lakes Bill, you'll remember that we could create wonderment without this apparent obligatory need to use the back of a card as a writing pad.
I just can't get my head around this need to draw on things. Doesn't it devalue the aesthetic appearance of the prop? And, whilst people will harp on about 'audience management' (you know, that close relative of 'pocket management') these ARE the kind of tricks where even the most timid of spectators will be wanting to examine everything afterwards. Plus it's never too clear whether such effects can be performed 'on the move' when working close up. If they need a re-set, are they truly commercial? Or are people of the opinion that it's fine to vanish into a corner, or the loo, for five minutes after each table in order to get things set up for the following performance? Oh, hang on. I guess they are great for 'parlour shows'. My diary remains inundated with 'parlour shows' (albeit Tuesday afternoons in January 2019 are looking a tad empty at the moment). Or maybe they are useful for 'stage work'; you know, those frequent occasions that the guys allude to; when we have a camera and a big screen as the back drop. I can't tell you how many times I have to apologise to the BBC because a 40 man camera and lighting crew won't fit on the stage. Or, of course, they would look great being performed and added to your website; you know, that place where you are able to tell everyone that you are an 'Award Winning Magician'; with testimonials from Jack & Jill saying how their wedding would never have been anywhere near as successful without your divine brilliance. Yep, it goes without saying. The magic effects released today are all absolute classics. These 'card and Sharpie' masterpieces will all live on within the annals of conjuring for centuries to come. And when this World is rediscovered by aliens after our self-made Armageddon (potentially coming sooner rather than later given the current state of play) then rest assured, they will not be looking at Egyptian Hieroglyphics as some Geeza apparently performing the Cups & Balls, it will be a photo of someone, somewhere drawing on the back of a red Bicycle playing card with a Sharpie. They may even come to the conclusion that such effects were indeed the reason for the self-inflicted end of civilisation. On hindsight....................maybe it is!
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
In the Fox Lake days we had no Sharpies. We had Magic Markers (not magic props, just a product using the word "magic" in its name) but these were not pens as such. They usually drew a 1/4 inch or larger stroke. I do not recall magicians ever using them in a card routine, so you are right about that. I do remember Mark Wilson and others using the torn corner for Bill in Lemon and nowadays many people object to that for reasons that escape me. "It's not natural," or some similar argument.
Anyway, regarding the WPR, I believe you happened to tune in on a bad day. Since going to the bi-weekly schedule we viewers have been subjected to fewer card tricks than in the past. I believe the problem is that the show reflects the current market for "pop magic" (my term) that is inundated with card tricks, usually just variations on the reveal. WPR is put on by World Magic Shop, and after all, they are in business of selling magic products. This is what creators are sending them to review. One thing, though. I don't quite understand your aversion to so-called parlour magic. In the States, we refer to effects that look good performed in front of a small group of people as parlour magic, even if performed outdoors. Magic performed at a birthday party tends to be of the parlour variety. Sometimes it is not easy to distinguish between parlour and stage magic. What we call close up magic is generally performed before only two or three person, or maybe at a table. I would assume your definitions are similar, so I am confused as to why you object to parlour magic. I enjoy WPR in spite of the lack of diversity in products. It's a fun thing to watch in the morning. I believe that Marker is the first item I have ever actually bought after seeing it on WPR, but I bought it locally. (Sorry, guys.) Let's hope the magic creators become more creative.
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
Bill, I have nothing but admiration for Parlour Magicians.
I went to school with Parlour Magicians. I have had Parlour Magicians as neighbours. In fact, some of my best friends have been Parlour Magicians. So what have I got against them? Nothing really. Apart from it being such a ridiculous term. I've always considered (non-cabaret) to be more clearly defined as 'stand-up' but it's not a major problem, in the wider scheme of things. It just used to annoy me that a certain presenter on the WPR used to prostitute the term whenever a particular trick had bad angles, was obvious at close range or, more usually, needed a three week set-up and could not be repeated (well, not for a further three weeks anyway). When I raised this a few times, he didn't see the funny side. He lived up to his surname, saw RED and we haven't seen him since. As for Sharpie permanent markers. I think they've been around since 1964. And just to add that I have absolutely nothing against Sharpies. I went to school with them...........Etc. Etc.
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
Barry, you are correct about the Sharpies being around in 1964. I just don't remember them being popular back then. Today, when I ask a young person for a Magic Marker, he has no idea of what I am talking about. Like you, though, I do not remember the "signed card" being a popular device used by magicians. I have no doubt someone was doing that back in the day, but I never saw it.
About the product Marker, as seen on the latest WPR episode, I have received mine. It appears to be a quality product. There are two markers included, one of them "special," so there is a switch necessary. I don't see that as a problem with simple routining of the effect - have the audience sign a chosen (ahem) card, put the pen in your pocket, shuffle, do the false reveal, retrieve the pen, do the magic, put pen back in pocket. Is it repeatable for table hopping, etc.? Since a card is being signed on the front, the prediction cannot be the same for consecutive audiences, so it is repeatable if you have extra cards available to add to the deck between tables. That should be fairly easy to do, but I realize that not every performer wants the hassle. I have not performed this effect yet, so I cannot give practical advice. The kit comes with two ready made gimmicks and the video, in French only, shows how to make more. I speak French, but the video is done well and should be enough for someone who does not. Because of the way the gimmick is made, it is necessary to obtain a fine tip permanent marker to add a little color where it is needed. Of course, if Sharpie on card is not your thing, then ...
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
Nahhhhhh bruv.
Sharpie is not, and has NEVER been my thing For sumfink like, gawwwwwwwwwwd, let me think, 37 years (I was 14 the first time that I performed professionally - the venue was The Cora Hotel in London's West End for the Co-Operative Insurance Society Ltd.) I've been performing Ken Brooke's 'Card to Wallet' with, I might add, Ken's personal wallet. Did I use a signed card? No. Why? Because I didn't need to. Their freely selected card appeared in a sealed wallet. Try explaining that to magicians? I'd rather not if I'm honest. Because those who question, just don't get it. And never will.
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
The Mysterious One Veteran user 384 Posts |
Great show Sean and David. I always appreciate the time and effort to film these reviews for the magic community. Both of you (as well as Craig) have saved me several times from wasting my money and help guide me to some really great magic. I am passionate about the art and love to support ethical creators that truly develop strong, entertaining magic. Keep up the good work y'all (said in my Texas accent.)
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Slackerking Special user 613 Posts |
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On Nov 27, 2015, Merc Man wrote: Seems like a lot of anger over something as benign as writing on a card 😃 But hey, I get it. If I have to watch cups and balls performed one more time I'm going to shove the cups and....oh never mind. We all don't like what we don't like. Marker is pretty cool though, I was happy with my purchase. I especially like the changing shape cut out of the card. Worth the price for me (though they don't explain it at all). |
Philippe Special user 771 Posts |
Please tell me how on earth I find the reviews, I am lost?
I'm looking on my iPhone, is that the problem? Thank you in advance. |
gtx magic Special user United Kingdom England 954 Posts |
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On Dec 12, 2015, Philippe wrote: Philippe go to http://www.worldmagicshop.com/ then at the top you will see (web shows) click on that then you will see (wizard product reviews) Graham
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Philippe Special user 771 Posts |
Brilliant, thank you Graham.
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