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jerry100won Loyal user Dallas Texas 258 Posts |
I have just placed my order and can't wait to see the shuffle and make the needed adjustments.
Jerry
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. - THOMAS JEFFERSON |
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
Wow...
I ordered this on the 5th and the letter carrier just delivered it! That is great service!
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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jfquackenbush Special user Out here on the desert 607 Posts |
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On Jul 24, 2015, JasonEngland wrote: Nothing wrong with that at all, I was just confused by the ad copy after my first read.
Mr. Quackenbush believes that there is no such thing as a good magic trick.
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MorrisCH Veteran user 393 Posts |
Any review on this?
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Mejais New user 88 Posts |
Is it possible to get a video/preview of this?
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
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On Aug 12, 2015, Mejais wrote: Why would you need it?
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Mejais New user 88 Posts |
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On Aug 12, 2015, Kabbalah wrote: you are right haha. Never thought about it this way. If its that perfect I don't need a video because it looks like a normal shuffle... But I like to know what I buy. Basicly I spend 35$ for something I don't know how it looks. |
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Bobbycash Special user Australia 694 Posts |
I don't believe there is any intention of releasing a video preview.
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
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On Aug 13, 2015, Bobbycash wrote: That’s too bad. With a preview I might be able to figure out the subtle nuances and workings of this more deceptive Zarrow and thereby save 35 bucks. Hey, 35 bucks is 35 bucks. That money could go towards the tips I give the parking attendants at the Aria and Bellagio every week. |
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
Maybe it's just me, but Jason England and Steve Forte had good things to say about this, so, I didn't need a review or a video demo.
Most magician's, including a lot of the top card men, perform Zarrow shuffles that look like, well... Zarrow shuffles, and not very good ones, at that. In addition, many of them don't perform very good normal riffle shuffles. You can either become or remain one of those magicians, or get this DVD and change all of that. I've worked for a long time to get my Zarrow to look like a normal riffle shuffle. This DVD gave me some additional tips that are invaluable. |
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Mejais New user 88 Posts |
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On Aug 13, 2015, NicholasD wrote: Can you give a review of this DVD? What inside? How long is it? I have no information beside "it teaches a perfect zarrow and riffle shuffle". |
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SReynolds New user 26 Posts |
Mejais (and the Others),
Here is a brief rundown on the contents of "Z.": 1hr 8 mins. An Unreal Works Production The Zarrow Shuffle: A Private Lesson 1: A Shift In Thinking--Analyzing the Concept of a False Shuffle This is where I establish my approach to understanding the distinctions between a true and false shuffle and how to make them look identical. 2. Approaching the Deck--Building the Foundations of the False Shuffle Here I take you step-by-step into the crux of the work and the details that will get you complete cover in 360 degrees. 3. Making the Split--Cut, Step, and Shallow "V" An in depth analysis of this critical step that is usually glossed over. 4. The Weave--Low and Flat. Roll and Bevel. Here I continue to deeply analyze a crucial step and reveal not only how to get a beautiful riffle and maintain critical elements, but why these aspects are important. 5. The Genuine Weave--Straight and True The mechanics of the True Square Up are established and fully analyzed, giving you a foundation of actions that you'll need during Section 6. At this point you will have a consistent and practical Tabled Riffle Shuffle that, for some, may be worth the price of the DVD since they have been struggling so long to gain this skill. From this point you can finish with any type of Riffle Shuffle strategy and be well on your way to mastering Riffle Shuffle Technique (i.e. Stripouts, Push Throughs, Tabled Faro Riffle Shuffles, Riffle Stacking, etc.) 6. False Weave--Adjust, Spread, Roll, Separate, Push Here you learn the details on the False Square up, getting complete cover for the "riding block", not only from the front, but from the back as well. This is the most challenging part for some, but I go into exacting detail on getting it into your hands. Exposed views are provided, plus shots from every practical angle. Everything I know about teaching this technique is in this DVD. The information was not developed in my home, but out in the field during my Workshops for students who have been struggling for years. Again, this is not for the expert (though I feel that this DVD would be welcome into their ever growing bank of Knowledge (this may make you re-think Riffle Shuffles and how they really work), but for the rank amature wishing to move to a next level, but is lacking good information designed to help them reach this goal. This is my first MAJOR STATEMENT and CONTRIBUTION--thus the "period" in "Z." 7. Timing--Context, Speed and the Protected Position Here I show you how to take advantage of the complete cover and thus being able to do a very METHODICAL or LOOSE square up. Also, I share an invaluable PRACTICE STRATEGY that will help you learn each detail in a timely manner. Throughout this DVD I share other valuable practice tips to keep you on track and maintain the other details as you learn and apply them to previous steps you've learned. I help you maintain control of your knowledge as you build your muscle memory. 8. Bringing It All Together--Reviewing the Elements of the False Shuffle 9. The Bottom-Line Zarrow--A Powerful, Convincing Subtlety This technique can be applied to your established shuffle and will add a strong sell to the square up. I also share a preliminary cutting sequence to set up for the shuffle. Interview An in depth Question/Answer segment that reveals my history of this project. Credits Further Reading http://www.stevereynoldsmagic.com/products/z I hope this helps. Thank you. Steve |
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Mejais New user 88 Posts |
Wow thank you!
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SReynolds New user 26 Posts |
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KoldoToribio New user Finland 4 Posts |
After some delay because of customs finally had my copy yesterday.
Great work by Steve Reynold. I am impresed not just only with the details to make the shuffle work, not just "the move," but with all the insigth and thinking behind. You can really see all the effort Steve has put all these years to make the shuffle as perfect as he can, and more important (I mean for us) You can notice also the effort he made to teach it propertly. Thank you Steve, now it's time for practice. Koldo |
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SReynolds New user 26 Posts |
Kaldo,
Thank you for your comments. You're officially my student, so get shuffling. Thanks again, Kaldo. Steve |
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Bobbycash Special user Australia 694 Posts |
It is a fantastic resource, I love the flatness of the shuffle!
Probably my biggest issue at the moment is actually getting the weave technique as demonstrated on he video (well in particular the roll) but I would recommend this to anyone that is interested in riffle shuffle work, particularly the zarrow. |
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SReynolds New user 26 Posts |
Bobbycash,
I'm glad you're digging in. I can help with any detail problems. Contact me if you'd like. I'm available. seek52@hotmail.com |
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KevinKM99 New user 78 Posts |
This is a 67-minute DVD teaching a move that takes two seconds to perform. So you can imagine all the nuances that goes into the teaching. I watched this tonight and thought, "Wow, Steve is actually giving me point-by-point instruction of riffling the cards off the thumb as if it was a fingerprint." There is no action of the move that is glossed over. In terms of authoritativeness and completeness, I don't know if there's a more thorough DVD on the market.
As a point of comparison, I also have Doug Edwards' Zarrow download from Vanishing Inc. Doug's is more of an optical illusion, and it's plenty deceptive itself. But the key with Steve's DVD is the importance of matching a regular riffle shuffle with the Zarrow so that the two are indistinguishable. Re-learning how to riffle shuffle has been, in fact, quite a fun experience for me. Kevin |
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