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Rói Heinason Regular user 101 Posts 
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Title says a lot really.
What is your favorite Hofzinsers aces routine? Lots and lots of method to achieve this beautiful effect. I have always had a love for four ace tricks and this must be one of the best! |
MMAgicMan New user Fairfax, VA 84 Posts
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My two favorite handlings are from Kostya Kimlat and Joel Givens.
Dalton Jones
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MickeyPainless Inner circle California 6065 Posts
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I've never seen Joel's but Kostya's is WICKED COOL!
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Barry Donovan Special user 848 Posts
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Ben earls
when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth
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edh Inner circle 4698 Posts
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MM, are you referring to Kostya's Aristocrats?
Magic is a vanishing art.
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MickeyPainless Inner circle California 6065 Posts
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I believe that's the one!
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Jupiter47 Loyal user 299 Posts
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Alex Elmsleys Hoftwister wins it for me. Love this effect
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Sword of the Soldier Elite user 437 Posts
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I am kinda torn between Elmsleys version and Jennings version... both very good, not to difficult and look wonderful
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MickeyPainless Inner circle California 6065 Posts
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The Twin's have a fun effect in this vein called "Hofzzy Osbourne"! It's available for download on their website (along with a demo) if anyone's interested!
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nicd Regular user Germany 164 Posts
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You also should check out "Kartenkunste" by Darwin Ortiz from his book Cardshark.
It has some very nice elements in it you don't find in most other routines and if you do adapt the handling sleightly it is not only very smooth but also truly magical for your spectators. Have a nice day! |
John Carey V.I.P. 1057 Posts
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Peter Duffies Hofzinzer meets Erdnase is one of the best handlings out there. It's a freebie on Peters site I believe.
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Shodan Special user Isle of Man 663 Posts
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I'm partial to Jack Parker's "HofCity" myself (from 52 Miracles)
"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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Rói Heinason Regular user 101 Posts
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Wow lots of nice versions here. I myself love Kostya's, also Ben Earls is a extremely streamlined handling. Dan and Dave's version is not half bad either.
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DanielvdHaar New user The Hague, Netherlands 37 Posts
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I'm a big fan of Larry Jennings version called 'A Problem with Hofzinser' (The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings p. 17). Specifically the second version, although it has got quite a few moves in it. If I feel lazy I'll do the 'standard' handling.
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Uli Weigel Inner circle Berlin, Germany 1478 Posts
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"A Problem with Hofzinser" is my favorite version too (of the conventional takes on the plot), and I've read and tried lots of versions. I also like "Kartenkünste" by Darwin Ortiz a great deal, but despite the similarities of the plot, I consider it a somewhat different trick. Anyway, "Kartenkünste" has proven to be a real audience pleaser.
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OL1VERscheiber New user 35 Posts
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I have three favorite routines of the Hofzinsers Ace Problem plot, one of them is "Kartenkunste" by Darwin Ortiz, the other one is "Hofzinser meets Erdnase" by Peter Duffie and last but not least Alex Elmsley's "Hoftwister" which can be found in the Collected Works of A.E. Vol.1. Alex Elmsley's Hoftwister is also published by Dr. Oliver Erens in the german languaged magic magazine "Magische Welt Jahrgang 1993 - Heft 1".
So long...Oliver
"Practicing is a lot like a bank. If you don't put anything in, you won't get anything out." - Dai Vernon
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