Nitrate Backwards B'Wave
Has anyone purchased this effect put out by Big Blind Media and performed by Cameron Francis?

It looks pretty cool and definitely has B'Wave similarities. I'm just curious if anyone has purchased it and can provide a review.

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S23035

Hey, virtualwizard! Thanks for starting this thread!

A few FAQs about Nitrate:

It's completely self contained. Only four cards are used.

The procedure of the selection in the original B'Wave is exactly the same as the selection process for this effect (In other words, there is more than one card that can be chosen).

The workings and effect of Nitrate is different than B'Wave.

And, last but certainly not least, Nitrate is NOT a mentalism effect. It is a magic effect. It was not in any way shape or form meant to improve upon the B'Wave effect. Although it starts out the same, the ultimate effect is very different (images are reversed). So let's please not let this thread degenerate into a "which is better" debate. They are different.

Like all of my stuff, it's very practical and reset is a snap.

Any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Is Nitrate a new release ?

Looks real good..

Hi Cameron,

This looks great. It seems like a little more of a sleight of hand routine than many of your releases.

Not exactly. It has been released before as a PDF (There's a thread about it here http://themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=446954&forum=159). What's new here is that Big Blind Media provides you with the cards necessary for the trick, with written instructions, and a streaming video link going into more detail with some of the moves required.

I've been playing around with this for around a week now and it's a fun little thing to. I got it through BBM as well so I got the bonus PDF of packet tricks ("Let's Get Small") with it, which is great for me because I've got a bit of a packet trick addiction right now.

Moves are typical of what you expect of packet tricks. The moves are simple but if you're a beginner you'll need to practise them in order to get them to look smooth/natural.

The streaming video (around 16 minutes long) is great for those who hate reading. It goes into some of the moves in a lot more detail, and shows multiple ways to handle the reveal and show the cards at the end.

Like Cameron has said, you shouldn't consider this as a mentalism effect. I wouldn't call it a "B'Wave With A Kicker".

Thx for the update. I went through my folders and knew it was familiar ! I purchased it from Cameron few years back. Went to card collection and had the 4 cards already ready to go. A quick read through and now back in action. Good quick effect. Basic card handling and a nice magical effect.

I was quite excited when Owen decided to produce this as I was dying to have a professionally produced set of cards! Those of you who own the PDF know that the trick required you to make a gaff that isn't common. Nice to have a proper gaff. Handling feels much better now.

The sleights are simple. I also go over alternate handlings on the video to simplify things even more.

Hi Cameron. Are the cards easily replaceable when they wear out?

There is one gaff that might be a little difficult to find on its own. But the other two are common.

I'm sure BBM could sort you out with replacements. But don't quote me on that.