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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
What are your favorite ways to obtain a break under a card that you are not supposed to know, say as prelude to a side steal? I'm interested in exploring ways other than from a peek selection grip.
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molsen Special user Copenhagen 552 Posts |
My current favourite is probably from a fan. It used to be from a spread. I have been experimenting a bit to see if I can find a more fair looking way to return a selection. To me, spreads and fans seem to justify a two-handed squaring better than a dribble does, and you can launch straight into your side-steal if you want.
Michael |
Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
Combined directed pressure from the left thumb and index finger, causing the rear outer corner of the top card to lift ("pop") up slightly; insert pinkie pad flesh.
TW
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Claudio Inner circle Europe 1927 Posts |
Pinky count
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jpleddington Loyal user Lewisburg, PA 294 Posts |
I use TW's method, too, asking the spec to insert the card wherever they like and putting enough pressure on the deck to prevent them from inserting it all the way. I finish the job as he describes.
Jason
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
I’ve become really disillusioned with trends in card magic and, over the past few months, gone back to some real basics that I was doing 20+ years ago.
So here’s my tip (for what it’s worth) - NEVER underrate the usefulness (not to mention the miracles) that can be achieved with a Thick Card. Easiest, most direct way in my view - especially as you can let the spectator cut the deck to their heart's content - yet relocate their card cleanly and instantly as it will be either above or below your thick card locator. I know it isn't exactly 'holding a break' but it's certainly another avenue to explore. For anyone that doubts it’s usefulness, a guy from Wales called Rovi more or less based his act (and travelled the World) with one.
Barry Allen
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vpatanio Special user 515 Posts |
Mostly I use an angle-jog and then catch a break, but sometimes I catch a break from a spread, sometimes from a dribble, sometimes pinky count...it really depends I guess.
-Vinny |
Chappo Special user Bris Vegas 754 Posts |
Jogs all the way baby. From dribbles mostly. Also, use push offs and pinky counts.
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MagicRocks New user 91 Posts |
Maybe you can get some tips from here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SLANOOVUSw&feature=related |
MagicJuggler Inner circle Anchorage, AK 1161 Posts |
I think it should be whatever is appropriate in context of your actions at the time. We often spread the cards for a variety of reasons and that is one of the easiest times to pick up a break, especially if the card is still in the middle in preparation for a side steal. I am a firm believer in get-readies, which are best done either in a natural context of ostensibly doing something else, or done with one hand while the audience is misdirected away from the deck. I also use different methods depending on where in the deck I need a break. If it's just the top card, or for that matter the second, third, fourth or fifth, I'll usually do a pinky count. If it's one of the cards near the bottom, I'll do a buckle count. If it's a particular number that's farther into the deck, I'll sometimes count down during a spread and obtain a wedge break. Or I'll do an overhand shuffle, injogging to mark the number I need, then aquiring the break as I complete the shuffle and square up.
I think that the key is to do whatever draws the least amount of attention at the time, making sure not to look at the hands, or project to your audience in any way that you're doing something with the deck, and it's always best to do under the cover of misdirection.
Matthew Olsen
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Mick Ayres Special user Hilton Head Island 998 Posts |
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On 2011-02-16 10:50, Thomas Wayne wrote: Hi Thomas, Isn't that Harvey Rosenthal's finesse for obtaining a break? I think it was published in an early issue of The Trapdoor. It's a beautiful technique for getting a break that eliminates that tell-tale push over of the top card or a pinkie-count. Don't know where I'd be without it. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Warmest Regards, Mick
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On 2011-02-16 10:50, Thomas Wayne wrote: a la Martin Nash . My favourite method as well. |
ash2arani Special user 923 Posts |
It really depends on the situation and where the card is exactly. I use jogged dribbles, pinky counts, thumb pressure, pushovers, etc. It really depends on what works for you, the effect, and situation.
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
And with ALL of these aforementioned methods, you have one potential problem (especially when working under pressure).
LOSING THE BREAK! Be honest, who on here who has worked for laymen hasn't EVER had this happen? When it does, you better have a seriously good 'out'! Am I the only lazy sod on here that uses a Thick Card and believes it makes 50% of card sleights (not to mention 99% of controls - many of which are pretty unconvincing) redundant?
Barry Allen
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