|
|
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6~7 [Next] | ||||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-11-19 17:03, Hart Keene wrote: I think it's a fine effect. I ordered it and am interested in seeing if I can do something with it. I just am reacting to the comment that "big" names were devestated by this only 'cause guys that are at a certain "big name" level rarely get fooled. I get fooled by almost everything, however.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Hart Keene Inner circle Eugene, OR 1486 Posts |
I guess it just depends. A lot of "big names" get fooled by new ideas because they are too busy dealing with their own creations to stay "up" on the latest offerings.
|
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-11-19 18:20, Hart Keene wrote: I was just asking. Same way if we were in a pub and you mentioned Lee's lecture.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Steve Haynes Inner circle Southeastern United States 1119 Posts |
I have this in his lecture notes, and even though I never used it, I thought it was a good idea.
Like tom Mullica said, if your not expecting something, it will fool you! So I can see how this could have fooled well versed magicians. If you read about an effect before you see it, you know what to expect so you have an advantage that others don't have whether it's magicians OR laymen. I have fooled well versed magicians with the simplist most basic principles and I have been fooled just the same, so it realy boils down to managment/presentation. Never say never Steve |
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-11-19 22:23, Steve Haynes wrote: Steve, you made it all clear! When I get this and play with it, I'll report back.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
I have Witness and started watching it. I really like Lee Asher, so I'm enjoying the performance section. I'll report back on it all when I'm done.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
OK, this is really good. The way Lee has constructed the routine, it contains some very strong subtleties that make the effect much stronger than I had worked out from the Youtube demo. I can see why he closed his lectures with it.
The DVD is well produced, easy to navigate and the teaching is typical Lee Asher-clear and thorough. It's in their hands and while I have not tried it on anyone yet, I know it will get gasps from gals and the "$%#^&" from guys. It's that strong.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
I've used Witness numerious times and each time it slays. Spec clearly do not expect the change coming between his/her hands and you are so so far ahead. I have to say Lee really picks a really powerful effect from his notes to market. Since I don't have his notes, Witness is a tremedous buy /value for me.
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
|||||||||
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
I've been working on this all weekend ( I'm such a perfectionst before performing anything ). The effect is so clear and Lee's teaching and subtle, professional tips make it a winner.
Anyone with experience can figure out to do this by the description. But, if you decide to try it out, buy one from Lee ( Theory 11 ). It's only $20 and well worth it.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
|||||||||
Mad Jake Inner circle All the voices in my head helped me make 2200 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-11-02 02:25, BenTrain (Nordatrax) wrote: Eh heh heh heh, Ben said Dick.
Licensed Steve Dusheck Manufacturer and distributor visit www.airshipmagic.com
|
|||||||||
Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-11-29 14:59, Mad Jake wrote: And I stand by it. It was a dick thing to do. One thing that I've learnt over the past few years is that you should strive to be friendly with everyone, ESPECIALLY when you are first starting to release products to the magic community. Now, I'm not saying you should be friends, but rather that there is no advantage to be gained by saying negative and potentially harmful things about someone else's release. At best, everyone agrees with you (which isn't the case here) but you've still created some ill will among between you and the other artist. At worst, no one agrees, you lose credibility, and you create even more ill will. It's a lose/lose. And, one might offer a rebuttal by pointing out that Kris' product, ReinCARDnation, suffers from the very problems he attributed to Lee's- a lot of hype. I won't point out such a thing of course, since it would put me in the very same lose/lose situation I mentioned above. But, someone could. That's all I'll say about this situation. Lee's product speaks for itself. If you want good magic, buy it. All the best (to Kris as well), Ben
If you're reading this you're my favourite magician.
Check out www.TorontoMagicCompany.com for upcoming shows, and instagram.com/train.ben for god knows what! |
|||||||||
delgadil Regular user 197 Posts |
I saw Lee do this at a lecture in San Jose. It's a great trick
and blows away laymen -- after all they are the only ones that count in my mind. It did fry magi at the lecture. Kevin |
|||||||||
paisa23 Inner circle 7293 Posts |
Still on the fence about this. I think it is a Great Effect and a superb method. Just like WH effect with a ziplock, I just don't know if carrying a ziplock bag around in my back pocket is me. Im sure you can borrow one, but if it is that great of an effect and there isn't one around, I wouldnt want to lessen the impact by people thinking that the bag becasue I brought it might be fishy.
June 22 2012 9:02 AM baby Usnavi was born!
http://twitter.com/paisa233 http://www.facebook.com/people/Wilder-J-Rua/505202382 http://www.myspace.com/wildrua |
|||||||||
crdshark86 Loyal user Los Angeles 238 Posts |
Ok-- for all of you hatin on witness, you're all idiots.
I've seen Lee perform this at his lectures numerous times-- never fails to kill. I have a few of Lee's notes and always seemed to pass over this trick. When the video came out on Theory 11 and I watched the teaching, I was blown away. I hit the streets and started performing it-- only then did I realize how hard it hits. It's an amazing trick and Lee's an amazing creator. Go buy it and you'll see. As for carrying around the plastic bag, it's not a big deal. It is sorta wierd when you think about it, but when you perform it, it goes by unnoticed. You're a magician-- magician's have odd looking props. If you really think about it, cards are an odd looking prop as well. How many people do you see walking down the street with a pack of cards in their hands? I think that's why magic grabs so much attention-- you don't see it everyday. don't worry about carrying around the bag-- if you still are, just perform it while doing walkaround at an event.
Ask me about Dan Harlan's Jam Sessions!
|
|||||||||
Jean-Luc.R. Inner circle QUEBEC - CANADA 1488 Posts |
What is so special about a simple plastic bag if you compare to a full deck of cards.It would be normal to carry a deck with you and not a bag...
The deck would not be gimmicked but the bag would!!!!! I miss something here. Normality is a strange concept for magicians I think,,,,pretty strange... |
|||||||||
Blindside785 Inner circle Olympia, WA 4541 Posts |
Quote: Common man, you don't think people think your deck is gaffed enough? I mean for goodness sake they can take the bag home if they want! And don't think the ziplock bags is one of those ginormouse ones but the easy to carry smaller ones. Put some crumbs from chips in the bag, they'll understand that it is from your lunch or something. Ziplocks aren't expensive so I say let them take it home and all is fine
On 2007-12-06 02:11, paisa23 wrote: |
|||||||||
evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts |
I think steel-sheet bag would be a good alternative for the strong magicians..
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler |
|||||||||
acchessor Elite user Nebraska 402 Posts |
I made up a version of this (from what I've heard it uses a bit more setup to more clearly show the card in the bag aka Indecent) in which I use Houdini's Metamorphosis as the presentation to demonstrate the effect. I also change the selected card into the joker before the card is revealed in the bag. I've tried it once and got good reactions, especially when they were able to remove the card from the bag. I may try this again sometime if I need a good transpo.
|
|||||||||
JSBLOOM Inner circle 2024 Posts |
In a beginning post, "There's only ONE point in the trick that may reveal how the trick is done" and unfortunately, I believe demos on you tube might be exposing this for potential buyers.
|
|||||||||
The Whisperer Regular user 109 Posts |
I just love how we (as in us magicians) refer to non-magicians as laymen. It almost feels like Harry Potter and the muggles. I think Witness boils down to personal taste! I love to perform simple effects, it means I can work on my presentation. I just hope that some people here (not mentioning any names) can learn that magic isn't all about marketing (this statement is not directed towards Theory11) and trying to fool us magicians, but actually going out in to the real world and performing in front of laymen (which IMHO is our main goal). I think that this conversation goes a lot deeper and can stem into a variety of discussions and sub-discussions (if that is a word). All I am trying to say is that magic shouldn't always be seen as a business to try and fool magicians. Real magicians are the ones that go out and perform. Hail to Dai Vernon.
Sh3ldon |
|||||||||
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Latest and Greatest? » » Witness (0 Likes) | ||||||||||
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6~7 [Next] |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |