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no2ss Inner circle California 1027 Posts 
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Speaking of Emotional Reaction and similar effects, I liked this updating of that (piling in another Vernon classic with ER to make it more confounding): E.R. Redux.
Was discussed here: https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......orum=218 And is $5 on Lybrary (though it says the price is going up... two years ago): https://www.lybrary.com/er-redux-p-922510.html |
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Animated Puppets Loyal user Lost on a Green Screen 285 Posts
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On Apr 14, 2020, AndrewI wrote: Added to my wish list...
I still recall the day I met Beaker from the Muppets. He said to me "Meep, meep, mee mee mee Meep!", and that has made all the difference.
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boinko Elite user Illinois 427 Posts
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I always learn something from every single trick I buy or read. I may not always like the trick itself -- the plot, the mechanics, whatever -- but there's always something new. I always look for that, appreciate it when I find it, then file it away. In this case, the "something new" was the intricacies of the theatrical approach. His particular approach would never work for me -- I couldn't pull it off -- but the level of detail he offers about this approach is fantastic (if, as I said above, sometimes repetitious -- but I understand that.) This made me realize -- as I watched this specific video -- that I know very little (if anything) about the theatrical theory. Mechanics, sure -- I understand that (even if I'm probably the clumsiest card person ever) -- but the theoretical approach to the theatrics of effects -- at least, in this case -- was pretty interesting to me. Lots of food for thought here. Again -- the overall effect wasn't for me -- but in Hass' hands, he pulls it off. He's very, very good -- thoughtful, kind, and an all around expert performer. He's exactly the sort of person I'd like to learn more from. *shrug* |
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johnlobert New user 5 Posts
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I have the J. G. Thompson book. Which trick is it?
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AndrewI Regular user 154 Posts
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On Apr 16, 2020, johnlobert wrote: As posted a few comments above: Take a look at “my best trick” by George McAthy in the book linked above, page 112. Routined slightly differently but the effect, method and principle are identical. |
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pnerd Regular user 168 Posts
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On Apr 16, 2020, AndrewI wrote: Thanks a lot. I have a physical copy of the book. The method is very clever. The trick by itself does not seem very impressive to me. But maybe the method can be used as part of some other routine. By the way, it's on page 99 of my book. Maybe there are slight differences in different editions. .  |
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Mr. Mindbender Inner circle 1637 Posts
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On page 99 of my book as well. Reading this, you can easily perform this over Skype/Zoom!
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ejohn Special user Atlanta 748 Posts
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Ditto boinko. Wasn’t aware of the trick in MY BEST. Bought the download. Good trick. Subtle method. Great presentation. Superb teaching. Well worth the $10 to me.
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Animated Puppets Loyal user Lost on a Green Screen 285 Posts
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I'm reading the E-book now...
I still recall the day I met Beaker from the Muppets. He said to me "Meep, meep, mee mee mee Meep!", and that has made all the difference.
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ScarneAce Regular user In a Galaxy far, far away... 159 Posts
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Is Larry gonna update his credits for this effect?
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Steven Conner Inner circle 2792 Posts
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I have watched the demo several times and just fail to see the wow factor. Magic has gotten a lot like music. There are so many arrangements but very few are better than the original.
Best Steve
"The New York Papers," Mark Twain once said,"have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted; it is the way they feel about it, and they show it by always sending to me when they get uneasy. "
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dgressmann New user 3 Posts
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On Apr 15, 2020, AndrewI wrote: Thanks for the info. I pulled my copy off the shelf and I've tried this both ways written about 10x. Twice its a miss when it comes to the riffle shuffle of the cards. |
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dgressmann New user 3 Posts
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To clarify my "miss" its where their card shows up prior to the key card. I believe it comes down to shuffling. I'd suggest limiting it to riffling 2x.
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JuanPoop Veteran user Luckily for you, I only have 377 Posts
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I bought this on the strength of the previous Hass download I got recently (MY Way OOTW). That also got some comments about its history/credits, overlap with other tricks, etc.
As others have mentioned, I also find value in the bits between the lines and the additional detail I can add to current effects. For $10 a pop I find them pretty good distractions during periods of lock-down...
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Kaliix Inner circle Connecticut 2128 Posts
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That is some good research and some solid advice. I really enjoy it when people provide direct links to repurposed effects like this. For $10, My Best seems like a better deal.
Quote: On Apr 14, 2020, AndrewI wrote:
Know that adversity is promised to all of us, what we do with it is what makes us special.
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Platt Inner circle New York 2099 Posts
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I read the description at Penguin and immediately thought of 'My Best Trick' from J.G Thompson's book, My Best. From the comments here, looks like my instincts were right. It's a magician fooler due to the shuffle but things can go wrong. I performed 'My Best' at a SAM lecture I gave years ago in New Jersey. It went wrong. So you'll need to be prepared with an out. Anyway, looks like some credits are due.
Sugar Rush is here! Freakishly visual magic. http://www.plattmagic.com
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JuanPoop Veteran user Luckily for you, I only have 377 Posts
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On Oct 2, 2021, Platt wrote: Hey Platt, I am no expert - and therefore I will not dispute the history/crediting concerns that you have raised. However, as far as the actual effect goes, I cannot see where it can go so wrong that it needs an 'out'. The only piece where that could even be remotely possible is after the riffle, when the participant selects some cards. If one follows the provided instructions, specifically about where in the spread that the participant should pull a certain number of cards from, then there is no issue. That's how I have seen it so far, but keen to hear if others have seen it differently.
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Platt Inner circle New York 2099 Posts
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I don't own this but if it's like My Best Trick there is in fact a risk. Even a simple cut can mess up a KK trick but a shuffle most certainly can. Depending on the clunkiness of shuffle (or just really bad luck 1 in 52 odd) , you could find yourself in a tough spot where it's one of two cards. Again, I used to perform this all the time. Anyhow, cool trick.
Quote: On Oct 2, 2021, JuanPoop wrote:
Sugar Rush is here! Freakishly visual magic. http://www.plattmagic.com
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