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eugenio New user London 12 Posts |
Hi, I just watched a few clips of Rick Merrill. He's the 2006 FISM Grand-prix winner. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlseDwiNJ8Q&feature=related
I just want to know if anyone can recommend a book or maybe even a DVD where I can learn some of the moves used here. Or did Rick invent his own moves? Suggestions anyone?
EuGeNiO
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RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts |
I believe it is in his "Home Schooled Lecture Notes."
http://www.antinomymagic.com/rickmerrill.htm Hope this helps some. RevJohn |
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Dave Shepherd Regular user Washington, DC 116 Posts |
Now, that's a fun and funny routine!
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I've known Rick for years. Although some techniques have been published elsewhere, it seems to me that his take on them is quite unique. I still remember sitting at a table with him and several other magicians, before a magic lecture, and he was doing drills with a pen.
In some early competitions, he got low skill scores, but I think that was because the judges didn't want to admit that they were ill-equipped to judge parts of his performance. They probably had no clue as to what he was really doing. Normally, magicians wear a jacket when doing similar moves to what he does - what he does has to be much harder. |
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
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On 2009-02-21 07:51, eugenio wrote: Wow! That is a very nice routine. Thanks for posting the clip, eugenio. |
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Hawkan Elite user Sweden 495 Posts |
I love Rick Merrill´s routine. But swedish magician Johan Ståhl also hasood take on the same plot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz5AMF_6hJY&feature=related HÃ¥kan :wavey: |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts |
That's not the same plot. Just the same prop.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Hawkan Elite user Sweden 495 Posts |
Plop...prot...you´re right. Prop is the right word.
HÃ¥kan :wavey: |
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Hawkan Elite user Sweden 495 Posts |
Hasood??? Must´ve taken the wrong pills today.
HÃ¥kan :wavey: |
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Bill Wilson Special user 536 Posts |
Just watched the two routines. You can't even compare. Johan Stahl routine is far stronger then the FISM winner's routine.
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts |
Nah man, Rick Merrill's routine is my fav! His use of sleights is far superior IMHO.
The other routine is ok but Rick's got it down!! |
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Bill Wilson Special user 536 Posts |
I suppose everyone sees things in a different way. Don't really care who's use of sleights is superior. Johan's routine is entertaining, plus he smiles.
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pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
Johann's routine won first place in close-up at WMS last year. He's a super guy with great talent.
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Hawkan Elite user Sweden 495 Posts |
The youtube-link doesn´t show the whole routine that Rick Merrill does. I saw it at FISM, and it´s really good. And funny. Johan does another type of routine, with some similar sleights. Two different presentations, two very nice routines with the same PROPS
HÃ¥kan :wavey: |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts |
I saw Rick do his routine at the IBM-SAM convention this past summer. He blew the audience away with it. It's funny, all the sleights are clean -- no tells. No tells on the sl--ving at all, if, in fact, he actually does it. In his hands, it looks like magic.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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eugenio New user London 12 Posts |
I agree Bill. It does look like real magic in his hands.
EuGeNiO
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puggo Inner circle 2022 Posts |
I saw Rick perform at Blackpool from a few feet away. Talk about pick my jaw off the floor. A true charismatic, skilled, funny guy.
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Chris Becker Veteran user New York, NY 371 Posts |
FISM world champion?? You gotta be kidding me.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3067 Posts |
I love Rick Merrill. I think he is one of those guys either you get him or you don't
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24315 Posts |
I had the opportunity to meet Rick and see him lecture this past May in Zell am See, Austria. His magic really blew them away. His lecture was really top notch and funny as well.
The thing about Rick is that he is so laid back and natural that, basically, the work is over before the magic happens. You don't notice the work.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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