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doriancaudal Inner circle 1532 Posts 
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On 2011-10-11 13:22, saysold1 wrote: Yes, no problem. Each spectator has got a part to shuffle, they can riffle shuffle multiple times, they can exchange their packs, they can do what they want.
Hands-off ACAAN - freely chosen card and number : http://doriancaudal.wix.com/miracaan
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Tom G Inner circle 2895 Posts
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I'd just be concerned how much handling is required after the card and number are named.
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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Riffle Shuffle?
Yes with the cards they are given. I am not going to mention anything that you wouldn't see with your own eyes if you watched this performed live. The magician gives away portions of the deck to audience members to shuffle themselves. He keeps a small portion that he shuffles himself. He does not give away all the cards to the spectators. However, I will say that this happens before a playing card and a number are decided on. In fact when the playing card and number are decided on, the deck is back in its case having just been shuffled by the spectators and magician. It is also important to note that there is absolutely NO FORCE when it comes to the selection of the card. Not even the subtle scam type. It is completely free. The number is the only thing that MIGHT need manipulating, and I say might only because of the extreme high and low numbers. Any numbers around the range of 10 -40 are pretty much a guarantee on any card. Higher and lower than that may not work for certain cards and will need to be adjusted. However, considering how easy this is to perform that's a pretty small negative. Working around that shouldn't be that hard with some decent patter. |
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doriancaudal Inner circle 1532 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 13:39, Tom G wrote: Nothing, because the deck is in the box...
Hands-off ACAAN - freely chosen card and number : http://doriancaudal.wix.com/miracaan
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 13:39, Tom G wrote: Pretty minimal. In fact there is exactly 1 move you have to do and it is very easy to do. This is coming from someone who is terrible at sleight of hand. Now that's not to say that you won't need to practice it. It's not a hard move but you will need to be able to do it without anybody seeing you do it. |
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InfinityDream Regular user 195 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 13:01, brad12d3 wrote: What are the differences between Eureka and Chaos? |
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brehaut Inner circle kentucky 2531 Posts
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I have now watched the DVD in its entirety. First, I laughed because the method is very similar to the ACAAN version I use now. My version is very easy to do sleight wise. The main difference is I use a memorized deck and this version does not and in this version the deck is shuffled by the spectators. On the other hand, this version requires one sleight that mine does not require.
Since the method is similar to mine, I must say I like it. I definitely recommend this DVD to anyone who does not use a memorized deck. I am unsure I will use this method over mine. The fact that the spectators can shuffle is really not an advantage to me. My presentation is about influence---shuffling the deck makes it more of a magic trick. I also prefer a different method regarding the selection of "any number". My method may seem to restrict the number (i.e choose a number between 12 and 45)but it really does not take away from the effect. In fact after using my method, most people remember that they could have chosen any number. In Mansilla's DVD the number selection seems a little convuluted. That being said, it is very good. If you want to do an ACAAN, this is really pretty strong. If you don't use a memorized deck, I think it is a no brainer to get if you like this type of effect. |
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 14:49, InfinityDream wrote: Haven't used Chaos yet, but I just bought it... so I can tell you later. 
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Andrew Sway Loyal user ------- 257 Posts
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To me it seems to be similar to B. Richardsons impromtu Card at any Number without choosing a card physically
I don't want to fish here I odered the DVD already |
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 14:49, InfinityDream wrote: I just read up on Chaos. Honestly about the only thing these two methods share is that the magician shuffles a small portion of the deck along with other spectators. However, the rest of the method is different. Eureka is much cleaner. |
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Illucifer Inner circle 1403 Posts
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What resemblance does this bear to the methods published by Barrie Richardson? He has thre I can think of offhand, and all three operate on the same underlying principle. The mention of extreme highs and lows made me think of it.
It's all in the reflexes.
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Jan Walla Loyal user Before you disappear I surround you with 255 Posts
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Well, I ordered this as well (haven't received it yet) and reading all those reviews I guess I washed more $$$ down the drain in search of a real good and complete hands off ACAAN. Mr. Berglas, please release yours! LOL
Magic, in essence, is the ability of conjuring spirits who help the magician accomplish astonishing feats.
<BR>-Be glad that I am not a Sorcerer... 
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brehaut Inner circle kentucky 2531 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 17:36, Jan Walla wrote: My review is positive. It just not the holy grail. And Mr Berglas did release his effect in his book this year. |
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Jan Walla Loyal user Before you disappear I surround you with 255 Posts
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Totally missed it... Where can I buy it? He really released the holy grail? , Unbelievable. Some would kill for this secret
Magic, in essence, is the ability of conjuring spirits who help the magician accomplish astonishing feats.
<BR>-Be glad that I am not a Sorcerer...
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Matthew Jones Loyal user 224 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 20:19, Jan Walla wrote: it was on Richard Kaufman's website but it is now completely sold out, you can't get it now, but to tell you the truth it's good but not as good as I thought it was going to be. |
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Illucifer Inner circle 1403 Posts
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'The Berglas Effects' by Richard Kaufman, $140. Copies are limited and disappearing fast.
Be mindful, this is not a silver bullet for ACAAN. it's more about a way of being than a specific method, which should come as no surprise. Mr. Berglas has rightly focused on making himself into a legend, instead of focusing on methods and techniques. To be sure, of course he has methods, but they are fluid, living methods, not static.
It's all in the reflexes.
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gdw Inner circle 4884 Posts
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Does the magician deal, or the spectator?
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 22:14, gdw wrote: The magician. One thing I would like to add, just an observation,.. I really didn't like how he dealt the cards during the performances on the DVD. I think he is a fine magician, but when you deal cards that fast then it rushes a great effect and makes the audience think your not really counting the number of cards you say you are. When I look at things from a laymen's perspective, I would think that he was going that fast to cover up something, which isn't true. I think this trick would be much more effective with a slower more deliberate count. Just a small part of the overall performance but I think an important one. |
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brehaut Inner circle kentucky 2531 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 21:00, Matthew Jones wrote: I thought his book was excellent. Berglas explained exactly how he does it. I know some people might not like the fact that it is not a neat tidy method that is precisely the same everytime but he explained what it is he does. Well worth the price if you can get it. |
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts
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On 2011-10-11 22:59, brehaut wrote: I think it was a great book also. It has a lot of great wisdom when it comes to presenting magic. If you can find it I would highly recommend it. |
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