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GreatDoc New user Houston, TX 7 Posts |
I’ve been a hobbyist in magic for many years. I’ve amassed a huge collection of effects, books, tapes, etc. I’m going to actually devote some time to practice and get good at a handful of effects. I like close-up and prefer the tricks that are inspectable in the end.
I’d like to know what people think are the biggest playing close-up effects they perform. The ones that always kill ’em. I’d like to choose the best of the best to learn really well. Thanks! |
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Steve Brooks Founder / Manager Northern California - United States 3780 Posts |
Doc,
I moved your topic here, as it fits better in this forum. Concerning the best close-up effects, that is probably a matter of opinion and great debate. The best ones are probably those that fit your style and personality. I’m sure that a lot of folks you perform for are aware that you are in the medical field, so I think any kind of ’torn-n-restored’ effect might be really nice. Even a ’cut-n-restored’ rope effect would be cool as well, there are sooooo many possibilities. _________________ Life is not a problem to be solved... but a mystery to be lived.
"Always be you because nobody else can" - Steve Brooks
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Tom Cutts Staff Northern CA 5925 Posts |
I'm with Steve, what will be the best in your hands is what fits you best. It may be a classic or it may be a real piece of junk that only you see the diamond in.
Try a bunch of routines. Some will click with you right away. Doing a lot of the easier routines will help you develop "your style" while your sleight of hand is still progresing toward presentable. Scarne on Card Tricks, The Fulves Self working Card Tricks and Self Working Money Tricks are great places to start. From there your performance style and technique will begin to grow so when you are able to do the great sleight of hand you will also be a polished performer. I have private messaged you about AM/PM, a magazine about performing magic. Being that I am the publisher it sounded too much like an all out commercial Enjoy the art. |
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Steve Landavazo Special user Northern California 654 Posts |
Hi Great Doc!
Great question! I think the, "biggest playing close up effects" that I perform in no particular order are: Misled Sponge Balls (in the spectator’s hand a plus) Hopping Half Matrix effects Ambitious Routines Card Toon Pencil Thru Quarter Crazy Man’s Handcuffs Card On Ceiling (If area lends itself to it!) Hot Rod (basic routine) Cards (love, "twisting the aces"), and so much more... A little exploring to find out what suits your performing style. The above, I’ve found that the majority of magicians have as a "staple" in performing! So much more to list, but wanted to give you an example of stuff that I think are, "timeless", and many magicians perform on a regualr basis! I think Ammar Coin and Card Videos are a plus as I think they will, "cater" to your interests at this point! So many other videos to list! You may want to check out, "Art Of Astonishment" books too! A lot of good stuff to list for your interests! Check out many of the other topics; columns in, "Magic Cafe" forums for other ideas and suggestions! Welcome to, "The Magic Cafe" Doc! It’s very nice to have you! :dancing:
Courage is the willingness to be afraid and act anyway!
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GreatDoc New user Houston, TX 7 Posts |
I guess I should clarify my question. I’m not quite the beginner I appeared to be in my original post. I have a good library of books, including the Fulves stuff, Huggard, Bobo, and other classics. I also own (and occasionally use) most of the classic gaffs, be it decks or coins.
What I really was trying to do was take a poll of people with more experience than me to see what has worked for them. The one or two effects that always play big. For example, I’ve noticed that something as simple as a sponge ball routine really kills some of my young patients (and their moms). Where-as a more technically challenging card trick would be received as another card trick, perhaps a great one, but it just hasn’t had the same gee whiz value... So, anyway, I’m wondering what more experienced magicians’ favorites might be... Thanks for your input!! |
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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts |
I would suggest crazy man's handcuffs followed by a broken & restored rubber band.
Card to wallet is also very strong. If you want an almost automatic signed card to wallet,I would suggest Celebrity Autographs. An in the hands Triumph always plays well for me, as well as Scotch & Soda. |
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Steve Brooks Founder / Manager Northern California - United States 3780 Posts |
GreatDoc,
to answer you’re second post, I find a well presented (in hands) ’coins across’ routine to be a real spectator pleaser, and that’s coming from someone who prefers cards. _________________ Life is not a problem to be solved... but a mystery to be lived.
"Always be you because nobody else can" - Steve Brooks
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
The strongest thing -- and, therefore, I suppose the "best" -- is any routine where the magic happens in the spectator's hands.
There is absolutely NOTHING you can do that is stronger than that. cheers, Peter Marucci showtimecol@aol.com |
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Masimax Regular user Italy 104 Posts |
I've discovered that often, specially with older and younger people sponge ball, cup & balls or other common objects are better than cards.
Have you ever tried any tricks with string and ring? Massimo |
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saglaser Loyal user Champaign, IL 248 Posts |
I’ve found that the biggest reactions I get are often to the simplest effects I do (keeping in mind that I’m nobody’s idea of a knuckle-busting manipulator anyway). Some of them get their power from happening in the spectators hands, as others have already said. Sponge balls and Daryl’s "Untouched" almost always play very big for me.
Others get their potency from the seeming sheer impossibility (Invisible Deck). One that’s suprised me with how strong it plays to my audiences, though, is the simple steel ball and tube. I think that has to do with the presentation I use and the enviroment I use it in. As just a trick, it arouses curiosity and sometimes laughs. Wrapped in a meaningful presentation, it makes eyes bug out. |
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DaveVegas New user Leicester,England 89 Posts |
Invisible deck is a great effect - and a really good way to get people's attention, too. Rubber band magic (check it Dan Harlan Band Shark video) goes down really well, as does card to wallet, bill tube. The sponge bunny trick is popular too.
They are all, simple, direct and pack a punch. It's not making the difficult look easy, but the simple look good. Dave |
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themagipabi New user SD 4 Posts |
1. NFW!
2. Crazy Man's Handcuffs 3. Misled 4. Invisible Deck 5. Scotch and Soda 6. On Foot |
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martinkaplan Special user Los Angeles 562 Posts |
You might want to try the $100 Bill Switch, but using a mis-made bill instead. If your patients are youngsters, something as basic as the Ickle Pickle Nickel or The Penetration Frames might play well.
-Marty |
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bigjoeblue New user akron ohio 82 Posts |
Card warp and matrix always seem to get the best response for me, but that might be because I really enjoy doing them.
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atkinsod Regular user VA 196 Posts |
You brought up a point that needs to be stressed: Who are you doing the magic for?
Children won't be that thrilled with card magic, while a group of poker players may really enjoy a gambling theme effect. I really enjoy performing the color changing knives. Doug A. |
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Eric Grossman Elite user St. Louis, MO 429 Posts |
I guess it all depends on your comfort zone, and who you are performing for. I generally perform for older teens, and adults. I don't really have a kids' repertoire. These are the effects that I use the most. I will assume you know them, if not just ask (if you want).
1) Invisible Deck ( I posted my routine in the Double Dare section) 2) 5 phase rubber band routine(starting with CMH) 3) Silk vanish w/TT, involving everyone at the table 4) Red Hot Mama 5) Virginia City Shuffle 6) Triumph 7) Sunglass animation (loops)Yigel Mesika 8) Bounce Across by Daryl These are my absolute killers, as they work great for me. With the exception of the Invis. Deck, everything ends totally clean and examinable. That's very important to me. There are a lot of other effects that I enjoy doing, but these are the most magical killers for me.
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Bernard Lightfingers New user Indiana 65 Posts |
I would reccomend:
2 card monte Invisible Deck Double Thought Projection
There is no life without death...everything has a shadow
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Stephen Long Inner circle 1481 Posts |
One of my absolute faves is Harris' 'Bizzare Vanish'.
A card is vanished straight from between a spectators pinched fingers. They see it and FEEL it vanish. Very close to real magic. No gimmicks. Everything is examinable. If the card you vanished was signed you have the option of doing a card to wallet after the effect. You can also precede it with 'Bizarre Twist' and make (IMO) one of the prettiest routines in magic out of it. So much potential. Gonz
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Joe Regular user Sunny UK 139 Posts |
I agree with Peter on this one. In their hands makes it very strong. I like to involve them as much as possible, here are some that work for me.
Bill switch Copper Silver Transpo (in their hands) Coin levitation " Invisible deck Knots off and on C & R rope routine Finger Chopper Joe |
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GreatDoc New user Houston, TX 7 Posts |
What coin levitation are you using, Joe?
As an aside I'd like to thank everyone for responding to my post. It really is most helpful to me, and I hope others. GD |
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