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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
Tried that one, but the music was too disrupting.
Jim |
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djurmann Inner circle thinks time to practice and stop writing 1481 Posts |
Andy Field's demo - some good tips on handling. Yes a lot of it is about his competition. Be patient and watch it all.
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On 2011-06-28 16:21, jimhlou wrote: That's why I turned the sound off! |
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Tukaram Loyal user Iloilo, Philippines 227 Posts |
I have a problem with grasping a lot of card/coin handlings described in books. I use YouTube for those tutorials a lot. I watch it a couple times and it all makes sense. But nothing beats learning hands on from someone else!
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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On 2011-06-28 16:18, djurmann wrote: Hi I know this is a pretty old post but thanks for the tip on Andy Field. I found this today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y1sSPA8nqE&feature=related I'd like to add a couple of card tricks to the magic I do now. This is what I'd like to learn first, John Bannons Twisted Sisters . I really like this effect! Thanks again Ralph
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
In the manuscript with "The Four Card Trick" in which the Elmsley Count (Ghost Count) is intoduced (1964), Alex says, "Provided you hold the cards correctly this false count is easy... You should be able to do the count in ten minutes, though of course more practice will be needed to do it smoohtly without thinking."
So, the key is to practice to the point of "automaticity" -- true of most slights. One might ask why it was easy to learn quickly from a couple of printed pages in 1964, but now requires "seeing it" or having it demonstrated by someone else?
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
One might ask why it was easy to learn quickly from a couple of printed pages in 1964, but now requires "seeing it" or having it demonstrated by someone else?
[/quote] Hi A picture is worth a thousand words, how many is a video worth? Ralph
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
For the learning of magic I obviously question whether either is of much value at all.
Certainly, a drawing or photo might illustrate proper hand/finger position, but that is only part of the effect. Methinks learning magic from a video is only useful if you intend to perform on video. Learning quickly or being a copycat does not translate into doing an effect well. Learning to interact with people directly can never be learned from a video or photo -- the more time you spend in front of a glass screen the less you spend face-to-face with people. There are also many sleights and subtleties that simply do not work on video -- if you only pursue effects that look good on videeo you may miss out on some of the best magic effect available. I actually wish that sellers would provide both a video and written instructions. The video might keep your interest up long enough to learn from the text, step by step.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
I actually wish that sellers would provide both a video and written instructions. The video might keep your interest up long enough to learn from the text, step by step.
[/quote] Hi Good point and here's an example of what you just said. I have Troy Hooser's "Total Destruction" book and all three of the DVD's. I was trying to learn an effects from his book. I just didn't get what he was trying to explain for one part of the trick. Luckily I bought the set here for a great price. When I viewed the video of the effect that's when it hit me . If I didn't see it I'd still be stuck at that one part of the trick. Ralph
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
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On 2012-04-25 18:14, funsway wrote: I certainly agree! |
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
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Hi If you buy books from people like Roberto Giobbi, Richard Kaufmann or Harry Lorayne, then you don't need any video. Their written teaching is awesome. Unfortunately most people don't teach to this level and that's where problems start ... mlippo |
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metaljohn Loyal user Montreal, QC 280 Posts |
Card College volume 2 is where I first learned it.
Counts, Cuts, Moves And Subtlety is another book that is worth checking out. |
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
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On 2012-05-21 10:31, metaljohn wrote: +1 mlippo |
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