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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3030 Posts |
I had an opportunity this past weekend to have a very basic, spur of the moment version of this effect recorded.
Since a lot of people during past discussions on here seemed to think this was "just the same old thing nothing new" effect, I ask you to take a look and notice: That this was not even a well lit room. The performer and camera see the cards as I see them, and yet I am able to locate the card anyway. The big mirror in the back had nothing to do with it. The brand new deck proved to be a bit slippery (you'll notice as I'm going through the cards) this had nothing to do with the presentation and I can usually get the card much faster than that and play it up later. I placed no crimps, bends, or visible marks (naturally if I had, the spectator and camera would be able to see them as well). I understand some of you will still think this is no good, but I have, and continue to drive magicians and mentalists crazy every time I perform it. To each his own I guess. Don't feel the need to criticize my presentation. I wasn't really performing. I just wanted to show you the potential of this effect by displaying a very basic, casual, simple, direct presentation of it. I don't usually perform the effect in that fashion. And I would also prefer if some of you guys didn't speculate and try to guess how I did it on here. I'm sure there are a bunch of you who will say that there are a million ways to do what I did. Move on. Watch the video, think for yourself and realize the value of this fresh principle that has proven to be the most effective routine I perform for magicians and mentalists. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOTh1ZO1FtY
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Gilgamesh_The_Librarian Elite user 408 Posts |
Hi Alexandre, how do I get to the video. It doesn't appear to be showing when I follow the link ?
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John Nesbit Inner circle United States 1421 Posts |
Right, same thing is happening over in the mentalism forum with this link.
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Malchat Special user The Kingdom of Croiset and Wonder 885 Posts |
Alexanddre, you didn't publish this as a clip for public viewing - only people you designate can view it, and not everybody here may have a YouTube account that would allow them access.
Go to My Videos, Video Info, then set the Broadcast options to Public if you want us to see it.
“You are what you pretend to be.”
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3030 Posts |
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Josho Special user Albany, New York 758 Posts |
Looked just great to me! I'm curious and flummoxed.
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John Bowlin Special user Maryland 827 Posts |
This is a review section, if you don't want opinions then why is it here?
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afuoco Loyal user Virginia 207 Posts |
ALEXANDRE,
Great trick and I know you said it was a causal presentation but nobody I know would stay around for one quarter the time it took you to reveal the card. But re the method I am lost. Arnie
Arnie
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tophatter Inner circle connecticut 3482 Posts |
Yes very good you fooled me I know you said it's a casual presentation but way to long you will loose your audience finally at the end no one will care that you found the card Sorry just trying to help you . This is great just SHORTEN the presentation to about 2 minutes & you have winner !! just my opinion
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tophatter Inner circle connecticut 3482 Posts |
Alexandre was just thinking How the heck did you do that ????
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brainman Special user 987 Posts |
..I do not use Bicycle cards - is this a problem?
my question has its definite reason ; ) Thanks, T |
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John Nesbit Inner circle United States 1421 Posts |
No, it is not a problem if you don't use Bicycle cards. It can be done with any borrowed cards.
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DougNicols Special user 846 Posts |
That took days to perform, and he finally received a very courteous reaction at the end... no thanks IMHO. I could do something very similar using the MindBender principle, since the card was sitting on the palm.
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3030 Posts |
There's a real presentation involved when I perform EX NIHILO.
So it was too long in the YouTube video, sure, but as mentioned, the point is the effect itself, not the presentation. You can certainly do it much quicker or even longer if you wish with the right presentation. The point is to show how fair the whole thing is. And fair it is! I find this effect particularly impressive when performed to know it all magicians and mentalists. For those who have it, go ahead give it a shot! It's priceless. Clean hands and clean cards before during and after. All available for inspection.
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thehawk Inner circle 2275 Posts |
Sorry but to me this was just pick a card and I will find it, nothing earth shattering. Did I miss something?
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thehawk Inner circle 2275 Posts |
The whole presentation could have taken 4 minutes less. Maybe its just me for not caring for it as it could go down as one of the longest most boring pick a card I have seen in a long time.
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The Doctor Loyal user Gallifrey 265 Posts |
Sorry, but I feel totally underwhelmed too. There are a hundred and one ways to locate a chosen card. Sorry, one hundred and two ways if we include this method.
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thehawk Inner circle 2275 Posts |
Would you bore somebody for that long, better stick to 101 ways.
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Josho Special user Albany, New York 758 Posts |
I've purchased this and I really like the thinking behind it.
Those who are calling the presentation long and drawn-out: I'm not sure why it was that way on the video, but it can be much, much faster than that, and the method of revelation can be whatever the performer chooses. What I got for my money was a utility technique, an interesting and, I think, useful one. Forget the presentation if you don't like it. --Josh |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
A nice thing about the video - you can tell for sure there were no edits, stooges, etc... it seems like a really real demo of the effect. Like Josh, I've used it and it went quicker... but I also use some extra subtleties to speed it up.... I also lay down cards on the table... and use "emotional residue" and some other stuff to start pulling way cards until I'm down to 3... use the person to dowse... voila.
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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