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Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts |
Hey people,
I've finally managed to get one of my videos uploaded to MVD - no more youtube for me! Its two tricks; the "Knowledgeable Cards" from Card College and Leap of Faith by David Regal. I've fiddled with the ending to the first effect to make it into a transposition and then just did Leap of Faith for fun. The lighting is kinda bad and I didn't include patter for fear of waking up the missus. Having watched it back a few times, I think the display/laydown of the 4 aces should be considerably slower as it really pays to reinforce the position of the cards. Naturally, the first effect would be seriously enhanced by patter. I elected to do the switch face down (first came across this idea in Harry Lorayne's Classic Collection) as it sort of justifies the display of the 4 aces. What are these cards? 1,2,3,4 aces. Any feedback is welcomed. Cheers, David
"You don't go up to strangers with a stick and come at their head...introduce yourself first, then come at them with a stick." - David Williamson
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Trestkon New user Canada 94 Posts |
Link?
-Larry
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
It's the small things that sometimes escape us!
Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts |
"You don't go up to strangers with a stick and come at their head...introduce yourself first, then come at them with a stick." - David Williamson
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Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts |
57 views and no comments? Aside from those reminding me to post the link!
"You don't go up to strangers with a stick and come at their head...introduce yourself first, then come at them with a stick." - David Williamson
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BRodgers Special user 543 Posts |
Very nice work Shodan. I agree about the lighting, but the sleights were clean, and the changes were very well done.
Creator of The Phantom Band 360
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mc_magi Special user Vancouver, BC 949 Posts |
I didn't like how you had to introduce the four aces AFTER the card was chosen - maybe you could introduce it briefly 1st?
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Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts |
Mc_magi,
I was trying to find a way around bringing the aces into contact with the deck after the selection was made - of course there's an obvious answer to that but I wanted to avoid the p*** for this particular routine. The problem then became *why* I was displaying the aces. I figure if they are "unknown" cards then there's a certain sense to showing them at this stage and hey, I just happen to be holding the deck.... The script would introduce "these cards are going to help me in a couple of minutes, but for now, please select any card from the deck etc." To be honest though, I never can resist the temptation to produce the aces prior to an effect like this, so I guess the point is moot. Thanks for the thinking point though!
"You don't go up to strangers with a stick and come at their head...introduce yourself first, then come at them with a stick." - David Williamson
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canadasphere New user 54 Posts |
"now, you'll noticed I set these four cards aside. I did that because we are going to use them for something else, and I wanted to make sure you didn't accidentally pick an ace. here they are..."? that could work. maybe?
also, you flashed, or at least telegraphed, the cop near the end. I don't remember which, because I try to only watch these videos once before judging. |
Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts |
I don't *think* I flashed but its possible that the move was telegraphed quite heavily - a consequence of trying to keep everything on camera I guess.
Thanks for the feedback!
"You don't go up to strangers with a stick and come at their head...introduce yourself first, then come at them with a stick." - David Williamson
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John Heggie Inner circle Huntersville, NC 1805 Posts |
Shodan,
Would you be able to make a new version with your patter? I think hearing your presentation would help some café members to help you with your presentation. ~ John |
xmkazz New user 50 Posts |
I would also suggest producing the aces first.
Kaz |
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