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Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts 
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On Oct 1, 2015, fcchief1 wrote: I could be wrong, but I don't think I am. I think this is the exact same gimmick for both effects and just different presentations. As I said, I think I prefer ambideckstous' routine more.
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9160
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Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts
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But Under Wraps is about $5 cheaper so that may sway some in its favor.
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9160
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1579 Posts
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I received this yesterday....very practical method, good quality gimmick, a no brainer purchase if you like the effect. You could also perform a variation of 'Ambidecktrous' with the supplied gimmick. There are many applications for this utility.
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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Under Wraps and Ambideckstrous use different methods to basically achieve the same result. The method for Under Wraps is more involved - it's not just a gaffed card. Both methods are great and very easy to do, but I wasn't very impressed with either routine.
I'm probably going to be sorry I tipped this, but I think the best routine to use with either of these tricks is Jason Dean's "Threesome." It's on the Talk About Tricks DVD set and it's also sold separately. Changing the printing on the card box instead of the writing is much stronger, IMO. I think Ambideckstrous is the way to go because the gimmick is simpler and you don't have to ditch anything, but Under Wraps is just plain fun to do. If you get Ambideckstrous, make sure and buy the 2.0 version. The gimmick is much better than the original ones and you get two of them. Robert |
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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Ambideckstrous Updated - not 2.0. Available from Magic Box in the UK.
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magicinsight Inner circle 4306 Posts
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On Oct 2, 2015, Robert M wrote: Is the updated version being offered at Penguin?
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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No, I just checked. They only have the original version. The printing of the gaff is not as good (although it's not terrible) and you only get one gimmicked card.
It might be available someplace other than Magic Box. I really don't know. Robert |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1579 Posts
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I played around with 'Under Wraps' last night and created a similar 'Ambideckstrous' type routine. In my version, I choreographed the handling so that you don't have to ditch the gimmick at the end unless you plan to go to go directly into another card effect (which is likely)and in such cases it's easy to put the box away(along with gimmick) into your pocket after the spectators have thoroughly examined the card box. I also played around with several mentalism plot ideas. A gimmick like this can easily be presented with a pseudo hypnotism angle. The fun part with Under Wraps is that is a 'utility' gimmick that lends itself to exploring many other creative plot ideas.
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1159 Posts
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Just got this. Very, very clever...and, as has been said before, soooo easy to do. Now, to find a good routine to show this off!
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2067 Posts
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Rick Lax now has an alternate presentation on the Penguin product page.
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1159 Posts
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On Oct 3, 2015, TuneHV wrote: Saw that, but wasn't crazy about it. Think something this clever deserves to be 'shown off' a bit more. 
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iluzjonista Regular user 187 Posts
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This is the most obvious trick I saw in a long time... The value of that trick supposed to be 1 USD...
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1159 Posts
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On Oct 11, 2015, iluzjonista wrote: Brilliant post, my friend... 
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metaplayer New user 28 Posts
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I've been using Under Wraps for a couple of weeks and think it's very great for a quick routine. I haven't had trouble with the cellophane.
I've added a third phase.... I've been starting by saying, "I've been playing with cards a long time but just noticed that the card pictured on the back of the box is ALWAYS the top card of the deck"! Then I go thru the 3D phase and the spec seems underwhelmed.... usually I pick up the box again to show that it has changed, (sometimes they pick up the box and see that the change has happened.... That's even better). So there's the 10H phase, which freaks them out.... What I've added is: then I palm the 10H and give them the deck to shuffle, saying, "It works with ANY card". (i've already removed the 3D gimmick, but find I don't have to remove the 'other' gimmick). They shuffle and then I secretly add the 10H to the top of deck when putting it back in the box. We look at the back of the box again... BUT it's still the 10H... I look a bit put off as if something went wrong BUT then we take the cards out and What a coincidence! The top card of the deck IS a 10H! Anyway, it's fun to do. Mark Mason is a great inventor and promoter and I've never been disappointed with his and Mr Swadlings' stuff. |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1579 Posts
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I recently received the new Ambideckstrous 2.0 from Jonathan Pickard (only available from Magicbox UK and I must admit that his new version is vastly superior to Under Wraps. Don't get me wrong, Under Wraps is still good but this is even better. The gimmick covers the entire back of the box and doesn't move around when the cellophane begins to wear, and the gimmick looks more deceptive because it's not as '3-D' looking. Another advantage with Ambideckstrous is that you're only dealing with one gimmick, and don't have to get the other gimmicked card into position (bottom of the deck and aligned properly). Ambideckstrous is ideally suited for strolling work thanks to the simplicity of the gimmick. I hope that Penguin begins stocking the newest version because I'll want to buy a back-up. BTW- you do receive two gimmicks with Ambideckstrous.
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Robert Sixx Special user 853 Posts
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On Oct 28, 2015, Jared wrote: That's good to hear. I just may have to check this out. Thanks Jared! Robert |
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videoman Inner circle 6748 Posts
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Very clever gimmick and very easy and practical to perform. I like it and would rate it as another winner from Mark Mason.
My only worry is that the gimmick is made out of card stock and is therefore somewhat fragile. That isn't a problem if you're careful but it's easy to ditch it in a pocket and continue with a couple more effects. Then later when you empty your pocket you discover you had forgotten about it and now it's all bent up. |
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metaplayer New user 28 Posts
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I'm having a lot of fun with Under Wraps but... I will check out Ambideckstrous 2.0 ....
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paperinick Inner circle my faro is starting to look nice after 1177 Posts
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I recently received the new Ambideckstrous 2.0 from Jonathan Pickard I too think that Under Wraps is a bit "overdesigned" What's the difference between version 2.0 and the original Ambieckstrous? More gimmicks with different predictions?
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death my right to say "scr*w you" if you persist. [Voltaire
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1579 Posts
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Paperinick, you receive two printed gimmicks that look absolutely dead-on perfect. I was told that the original gimmick wasn't very convincing ("blurry"). If I was Jonathan, I would have printed 3 or 4 different outcomes and sold it for $49.95. This trick is so strong that it's going to stay in my permanent strolling repertoire. It's so easy to get in and out of during a card set. I wish I could keep one secretly stashed in every deck for a mind-numbing (no get ready) finale.
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