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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Telekinetic by Diamond Jim Tyler
« on: September 08, 2016, 06:00:48 PM »
Title: Telekinetic
Creator: Diamond Jim Tyler
Publisher: Vanishing Inc
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 24 minutes

Type of effect: animated (haunted) box effect

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
A card box comes to life in this sensational new take on a classic plot. After removing the cards from the box, the magician causes the card box to spin, stand up, rise, and open, without moving his fingers.
 
Cause your card box to twist, rise, and animate at will. Cause a selected card to spring from the card box. Animate a matchbox to stand on end. Make a cigarette pack move around on your palm and turn over.
 
What you'll see is the most natural of props--the card box--as it comes to life on the magician's outstretched palm. Without moving the fingers at all, the box slides, turns, stands on end, and then opens. As with everything we release, WE GUARANTEE THAT WHAT YOU SEE IN THE TRAILER IS EXACTLY HOW IT LOOKS IN REAL LIFE.

There is an epidemic of deceptive trailers in the magic industry. We hope you appreciate that every effect we produce lives up to its representation online. "Telekinetic" is truly wonderful. Here's why: before or after your favorite card trick, you have a card box naturally in your pocket or on the table, and this effect is therefore MOTIVATED in your show. It is the perfect ending or encore piece--just a tiny touch of visual before you end your performance. And as you can see in the trailer, it freaks people out.

The gimmick is durable, the handling is easy, and you'll be performing it within minutes.

How accurate is the ad copy? no deception ad unlike other animated box effects like animated matchbook - everything can be examined afterwards

What's in the box? Includes DVD and gimmick items.

Key points: use any card box - use your favorite brand, but just note that the box has to be empty - you cant do this with cards in the box.
 
How are the production values: very well shot and mic'd. Diamond Jim is in his magic library, and you can see his pachinko machine and his autographed picture of Steve Martin
 
Is it well made: the gimmick is strong and is an easy purchase should you need more.

Is it well taught: Diamond Jim has a good speaking voice, very slow and patient and he spoke with an air of authority that allowed me to relax in that I knew he understood what he was talking about.
 
My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): matchbooks are not something we necessarily keep on our person any more - so moving the haunted matchbook effect to a card box is a natural upgrade!
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" your "hook up" is very small and lightweight
 
Does it "play big?" being able to move physical objects with seemingly no influence can be one of the strongest effects you do in magic
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: very easy, he will also teach the acrobatic matches that this trick was inspired from. Acrobatic Matchbook, an animated cigarette box, animated business cards and a in your hands Haunted pack effect (where the deck cuts itself)
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? a little, but between what Jim gives you and what you need from home (you wont' get a card box) it's an easy crafts time.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) this comes from Diamond Jim's working repertoire. If you don't know Jim Tyler - his book Pockets Full of Miracles: Secrets from the Repertoire of a Professional Close-Up Magician is currently out of print and considered a classic. Jim performs, writes, gives private lessons and group lectures, invents routines and markets magic effects all over the world!

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
   X     Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
Check out some of Jim Tyler's effects, Spinning Nickel, Diamond Monte, the Zap wallet and his forcing die.
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPSMCeIvvMQ

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Vegas Aces by Cody Fisher
« on: September 07, 2016, 06:31:13 PM »
Title: Vegas Aces
Creator: Cody Fisher
Publisher: The Magic Estate
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: Intermediate
DVD Run time: 17  minutes

Type of effect: Cards across routine

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
Expose the secret techniques of Las Vegas gamblers! Straight from Cody Fisher's personal arsenal of strolling magic effects, get ready for LAS VEGAS ACES!

In an effort to expose the secret techniques of Las Vegas gamblers, you magically cause the four aces to travel invisibly from hand to hand. The last ace is magically rubbed through the volunteer's hand!

This is Cody's KILLER version of "The Open Travelers." What was once a very sleight intensive routine is now almost self-working. There is no difficult sleight of hand or secret palming. Make no mistake about it; this routine is a real fooler!

Online learning with HD video
Easy to perform with instant reset
Perfect for strolling or formal shows
Complete word-for-word script
 
How accurate is the ad copy? It does say "easy" to perform and I guess it's all in how you define "easy" and who you are talking to. Everyone has their own levels of difficulty. This trick does require learning a particular routine that involves several card sleights.

What's in the box? 2 gimmicks for red & blue rider back decks + the code to watch the instructions online (download not available)

Key points: As per the ad copy this is Cody Fisher's version of Open Travelers by Larry Jennings
 
How are the production values: Dynamite! This is a great instructional video, nice tight shot of the table and cards, nothing goes too fast and you learn it easy the first time.
 
Is it well made: Cards made from USPCC

Is it well taught: Cody Fisher has a great teaching voice and he cleanly and clearly teaches you everything you need to know.
 
My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): Magician's who know this trick and know how to "watch" for moves - will be fooled by this presentation.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" All you need is the deck of card and the one additional gaff.
 
Does it "play big?" Great gambling routine, this will play well for an audience who is interested in learning some gambling secrets.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: Sleights required, double lift, holding two cards as one, the palm, the tent and rub-a-dub vanish.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? zero, simply add it to your deck and you're set to go
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) Absolutely, however this works best for the strolling magician who has a table.

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
   X     Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
This is a terrific magic trick and a wonderful video and gaff - can't say a single negative thing about this.
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX7Oe18akTI

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Trilogy Extreme by Brian Caswell & Alakazam
« on: September 05, 2016, 09:04:11 AM »
Title: Trilogy Extreme
Creator: Brian Caswell
Publisher: Alakazam Magic
MSRP: $ 40
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 45 minutes

Type of effect: three card prediction effect

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
3 Times the Effect 100 Times the Impact! This has got to be one of the finest card and number routines ever created. When Trilogy was released it blew the minds of everyone that witnessed it and because of its success many similar effects hit the market BUT these were just pretenders to the Trilogy throne!

With the way playing card technology has changed the classic effect has been moved to the limit.

Trilogy Extreme has all the impact of the ground-breaking original version BUT now the deck is in play and on the table from the start. This is not Trilogy streamline this is Trilogy proper.

Trilogy is in the act of so many working professionals from stage to close-up, and from mentalists to magicians. Trilogy Extreme will now become the staple in card and number effects.

You name a random card, spectator one names a number. You name a second random card and a second spectator names a different number. Finally, YOU name a number and spectator three names ANY CARD he likes. Get this, you ALWAYS choose first! Bet you can see where this is going and are already thinking how the...!

OK - here goes: You open the card case and remove the deck. You freely show that all 52 cards have different numbers on them. You remove the card spectator number 3 named and place it face up on their hand. You now turn the deck over and remove the cards bearing the numbers spectators one and two named. When you flip over the first two you have an exact match card/numbers! The third card is still face up, remember spectator three had a free choice of ANY card. It couldn't possibly be, could it? The spectator turns it over - it's the exact number you named!!! All three spectators are left holding the exact card/number match that they picked!

How clean is TRILOGY? Well, there are NO sleights There are NO forces, NO one-ahead and NO sticky cards.

How accurate is the ad copy? no deception

What's in the box? Comes complete with the high quality Trilogy Extreme deck and instructional DVD and access to additional bonus effects including Peter Nardi's new 3 coin routine!

Key points: very similar to Thought Wave Extreme I just reviewed also by Alakazam
 
How are the production values: Alakazam makes great products, and this is another wonderful DVD
 
Is it well made: Phoenix brand deck made in Germany

Is it well taught: The first 14 minutes of the DVD is setup, after that Peter and David run through the presentation.  If you've seen Peter and David teach a trick before, you're in for the same great team. Peter also teaches how to do this trick with envelopes as well as how to perform this on stage as a chair test.
 
My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): although this trick CAN be done for a single spectator, (Peter does teach you 2 handlings for a single spectator) it does work best if it is done for 3 spectators.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" You will need the full gimmicked deck for this effect
 
Does it "play big?" I think any time you can do a card trick that includes more people at the table you create a shared experience that certainly plays big.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: this is very easy to do
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? Yes, you will have to "write" on the backs of all your cards - don't make any mistakes
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) this is great for a venue where you naturally have multiple spectators probably at a table

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
   X     Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
Alakazam has another real winner here, but as noted above this effect (and solution) is very similar to Thought Wave Extreme so I would not purchase both
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhopPOWB83c

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Woodlands by Qiudi Zhang
« on: September 04, 2016, 10:50:33 PM »
I have an extra sealed WOODLANDS that I am giving away on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcB-YxXf4Tc

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Deck Reviews! / Woodlands Playing Cards from Penguin Magc
« on: August 30, 2016, 02:23:43 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4omxJkKfI

Deck Review - Woodlands Playing Cards - Penguin Magic

Penguin deck produced by Expert Playing Card Company on their superb Classic Finish

Buy yours here:
http://penguinmagic.com/p/7447

How does this deck feel? http://magicorthodoxy.weebly.com/magic-reviews/card-thickness-how-will-these-cards-feel

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Deck Reviews! / Misc Goods Playing Cards
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:21:58 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY2lYC6aTO4

The MGCO decks are completely redesigned decks of playing cards. The art work for the decks has been redone; from the tuck case to every symbol, aces and even the typography used on the cards. Made in America.

get yours here: https://rareplayingcards.com?rfsn=280990.3da4d

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Deck Reviews! / Mail Chimp Playing Cards
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:19:39 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItzoXL_yICY

The creative result of the collaboration between Theory11, MailChimp, and Fuzzco, this deck was originally designed as a giveaway item. However, all the proceeds have been donated to the Fugees Family, a great non-profit organization that works with child war survivors.

The deck blends together iconic imagery and organic elements. The unique design of the tuck cases has hidden bananas and monkeys throughout. Both the black-on-black and red-on-black editions feature intricate foil etchings on the surface.

The deck comes with custom face cards, a custom Ace of Spades, custom Jokers, an Ad card, and a double backer. The ultra-thin borders ensure excellent fanning, spreading, and handling.

With a fun and elegant Mailchimp-themed design, this deck is a perfect addition to any playing cards collection.

Get yours here: https://rareplayingcards.com?rfsn=280990.3da4d

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Deck Reviews! / Chancellor Playing Cards from Encarded
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:16:37 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV_9BKlg-k8

Created by Encarded, the Chancellor decks boast incredibly detailed artwork and design innovations.

The elegant tuck case features thick matte black paper, detailed blind embossing, and two foils (copper and black).

The card backs display four metallic inks that give birth to a detailed, "shadow bordered" back. The fully custom faces feature unique colorations and intricate details.

Main Features:
Printed by EPCC
Limited edition (only 1000 decks printed)
Individually numbered metallic foil seal
Fully custom deck
Master Finish stock

Get yours here: https://rareplayingcards.com?rfsn=280990.3da4d

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Deck Reviews! / Chicken Nuggets Playing Cards from Hanson Chien
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:13:19 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bPeh_0xN4w

Since its first production back in 1970, Jerry's Nugget has been the legendary playing cards among magicians. Even today, a second handed deck still cost over hundreds of dollars on Ebay, not to mention the brand new ones.

Chicken Nugget playing cards, designed by creative artist, Limin, uses the original Jerry’s Nugget color spec provided by U.S. Playing Card Company (USPCC), and were printed by HCPC from Taiwan.

Learn more here: http://www.chickennuggetcards.com/

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Deck Reviews! / Steeplechase Park from Penguin Magic
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:10:14 PM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaQBmDhNAOc

Designed by Jared Hansen, the Steeplechase Park deck is a tribute to Coney Island's original and longest-running amusement park. The back design is wildly colorful and vibrant - a perfect deck for summer. The faces have been completely recolored, and you received matching custom Jokers, a custom Ace of Spades, and 2 useful gaff cards. The custom tuck box is closed with a custom sticker seal. Printed by USPCC on Bicycle stock with premium "Magic" finish, the deck feels and handles wonderfully while the traditional cut makes shuffling a breeze. Only 2,500 decks printed!

-Designed by Jared Hansen
-Limited Print Run of 2,500
-Colorful, Vibrant Back Design
-Custom Colored Faces & Court Cards
-Fully Custom Ace of Spades & Matching Jokers
-Bright Custom Tuck Box & Custom Sticker Seal
-Printed by USPCC
-High-Grade Bicycle Stock & Premium "Magic" Finish
-Traditionally Cut
-2 Gaff Cards Included

Get yours here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7365

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Deck Reviews! / Black Lions Variations by David Blaine
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:08:23 PM »
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZG1vbpyej-s

soft-touch box features a metallic finish and silver foil stamping on top of a fully detailed quality embossing.  Each deck contains a number of hidden features that are greatly enhanced by the new design.

Buy yours: http://shop.davidblaine.com/collections/playingcards

BONUS VIDEO: What to do with the LIAR CARD JOKER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uRB_WiEVG8

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Re: Top 10 Magic Books
« on: August 26, 2016, 11:35:39 PM »
Thanks Anthony! Great talking to you!

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Deck Reviews! / [VID] How to take care of your playing cards
« on: August 26, 2016, 09:29:17 PM »
I know none of you need this advice, but you might come across some noob who asks "what is the best way to take care of my cards so that they last longer?"

Just fire them this URL and it will save your fingers the typing time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_VvnUj8PaA

ha ha

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Magical Cardistry Bonanza / Top 10 Magic Books
« on: August 26, 2016, 09:00:23 AM »

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Playing Card Plethora / Re: Steeplechase Park - Now Available
« on: August 17, 2016, 12:00:52 PM »
if you missed it, I am giving away 1 sealed deck on my channel this week

details here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVAPHEsPVlY

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Title: The Creative Element
Creator: Scott Olgard
Publisher: self published
MSRP: $ 30
Skill Level: all
Page count: 90 pages

Type of effect: magic book

What's in the book?
 
Chapter 1: A Borrowed Deck

Catch Yourself Catching Yourself (Sandwich)
Imaginary Enemy (Vanish)
Tyrion Crimp (IMPromptu crimp)
The Calm Cop (Cop technique)
By George! (Prediction)

Chapter 2: The Nowhere Vanish

The Nowhere Vanish (Utility move)
SleepWave (Impromptu brainwave effect)
False Art (An exposé of skill)
Shadow Moses (Vanish)
Box Car(d) (Card to box)
Locked In (Sandwich)
Breathe (Card Vanish)
Imagine (Colour changing prediction)
Final Thoughts on the Nowhere Vanish

Chapter 3: Some Assembly Required

Shuffle Me Up (Multiple selection)
Zitro (Skill demonstration)
Bloc Party (Hypnotic deck)
Bonus: Head Club (Coin flip)
Final Thoughts

Is it what I thought?
 
Its more than a book, Scott has made some video explanations that work alongside a program you can download to your phone and when you hover the phone over the book - a video starts playing IN the book !!!
 
Positives: It's always nice to get a peek into a creative mind like Scott Olgard, The Creative Element is a wonderfully adventurous approach to magic books and card magic
 
Negatives:  Some of the tricks are kind of gnacky and they may work for Scott and his performance, but I didn't feel confident they would work for me in mine.

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
_____ Very Satisfied
    X     Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOn07MLycCw​

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Title: Deal Sealer
Creator: Cody Fisher
Publisher: Magic Estate
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 36 minutes

Type of effect: 3 1/2 of clubs trick

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
THE DEAL SEALER is Cody Fisher's closely-guarded secret for locking in a great impression and increasing your chances of new bookings. Cody Fisher is finally ready to share with you his encore effect that he uses to solidify his relationship with a potential client or contact. You will learn all of the psychology that will take simple effect and turn it into a mind blowing moment for your new client or contact. This is the effect that they will remember you for... THE DEAL SEALER!

Online learning with HD video
A classic card trick taken to the next level
Simple to do with no difficult moves
Killer psychology on the 3 1/2 of clubs card that sets this version apart from the rest
Two special cards included
Cody Fisher personally uses this routine to meet and create personal contacts with new clients
 
How accurate is the ad copy? Take note of the terminology used, this is a "classic card trick" Is it old? Yes. How old? The originator of the trick was Harold Sterling from the February 1949 issue of Hugard's Magic Monthly.
 
Also note that it says "Online learning" this means you get to "watch" an online video but you will not be able to download it.
 
What's in the box? 2 gimmicked cards (1 red and 1 blue) but if you have ANY gaff deck from the past 10 years - you already own it (hint - it's revealed IN the write up). You also get a link to a video that you can watch online.

Key points: Ok, so if this is just 3 1/2 of clubs trick, why am I going to spend $25 on it? Well because this is Cody Fisher's routine. True, you may already own the gimmick, but you don't know how Cody does it (that's why there is no performance in the trailer). There is more to the routine than just the presentation. What you get is also Cody's psychology behind his routine.
 
Cody has carefully thought out what makes this trick work (and not work) and so he has meticulously broken this trick down to it's core components and then rebuilt it from the ground up.
 
How are the production values: Terrific camera work that follows him carefully though the entire teaching - Cody is well lit, well mic'd and is in a distraction free environment.
 
Is it well made: This is the same Bicycle gimmick you are already familiar with.

Is it well taught: You get a get a real world live performance as well as an extended teaching on Cody's entire routine. Cody gives you an "easy" modified version of this routine that actually requires it's own deck. So he shows you how he "gets in" to it especially if he's been using another deck through his routine.
 
Again, the "psychology" behind this is what Cody is also teaching - you are learning how he brings this trick into play and in what setting. That said, again pay careful attention to the add copy "Cody Fisher personally uses this routine to meet and create personal contacts with new clients"  So this is another aspect of what is being "taught."  This is not just a standard "3 1/2 of cards trick" it is a "deal sealer" to make new clients or get that "last tip" from a table.
 
I would say that Cody's target audience is the working professional. This is for the corporate or strolling magician at an event or party.
 
My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked):
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" The gimmick seamlessly fits into a standard deck, although Cody will teach you how to set up and prepare an entire deck.
 
Does it "play big?" This again is Cody's point, if performed at the right time with his presentation this can be the trick that "seals the deal"
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: two basic forces and a deck stack
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? the way Cody teaches it, there are some light arts n crafts. Nothing too hard
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) of course !

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
_____Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
    X     Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
I gotta say, I was really hoping for more than it was. I like Cody's presentation of this routine, but the average magician doesn't need the card or the packaging, this could have been sold as a $15 download and felt more in the zone price point wise.
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIlAgi4DksY

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Title: Smooth Prediction
Creator: Other Brothers
Publisher: Vanishing Inc.
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 22 mins

Type of effect: Card prediction

Manufacturer's Write Up:

In this intriguing routine, you predict two cards, one thought-of and one freely cut to! This is clean, direct magic at its best.

The Other Brothers have devised an ingenious deck of cards that facilitates the cleanest possible approach to this effect and you can reveal the predictions in your pocket, a wallet, or just about anywhere. The subtly-prepared pack allows the spectator to simply think of any card she sees, and a second spectator to cut absolutely anywhere she likes. This is the kind of trick that cannot be contained in a written description. In the trailer watch how casual, fair, and amazing the sequence looks in the performance.

How accurate is the ad copy? no deception

What's in the box? A cleverly full gimmicked deck which allows you to perform this incredible routine. Access to an instructional video which teaches everything in depth as well as bonus handlings! (it's a VIMEO file that you can't download)

Key points: this is a classic mentalism principle combined with a classic card magic deck - married and giving birth to this wonderful idea

How are the production values: This is well shot and well mic'd, but it's all a studio instruction. Daryl and Darryl teach you everything from the studio there are no live performances. The camera follows the action (not a steady cam) and you will get a table cam as well as a waist high shot. Yes, there are some "studio" performances, but with 6 effects taught, plus a gimmicked envelope construction, plus a deck set up instruction in only 22 minutes, they can't take the time to hold your hand through everything.

Is it well made: this is a Bicycle made prop. Yes you "could" make your own from local magic store parts, but at $25 it's cheaper to get it from Vanishing Inc.

Is it well taught: Yes, Daryl and Darryl even teach you all necessary sleights. Smooth Prediction can be the 2 card to pockets effect you see in the trailer, or it can be modified to a 1 card to pocket (obviously) You can also adapt this to your favorite card to wallet or card to envelope, but if you don't have a favorite the brothers will teach you one. You will also learn a card to tuck case and a card to "spectator's underfoot"

My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): I love how powerful this is as mentalism and yet how easy this is to the Magician of all skill levels.

Storage? Does it "pack flat?" It is an entirely gimmicked deck, there are no cribs or indexes, but you will need the full deck for performance and the deck is not "good" for anything else.

Does it "play big?" This deck kicks booty

Difficulty / Skill level required: Easy - any magician at any skill level should be able to pick this up and adapt it to their routine.

How much arts and crafts are involved? One time "set up" that involves your own handwriting. The prediction cards come blank and so you will be able to write the prediction (or picture) that fits your style.

How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) this is a real world worker - I'm keeping mine! This will not see the bottom of a drawer.

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.

X Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion

I can't think of a single negative with the "product" - I do wish the video was allowed to be downloaded. If I "purchase" a product I should be allowed to own it and take it with me if need be, Oh and I hate my own handwriting. So be very patient with your prediction writing, you don't want to ruin any of your cards with a typo.

+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSURFk7ZCBo

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Title: Darskide
Creator: Chris Ramsay       
Publisher: Murphy's Magic
MSRP: $ 20
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 27 minutes

Type of effect: card reversal

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
Chris Ramsay's latest heart-stopper has been flooring spectators with an incredibly open and fair card reversal. His newest creation, Darkslide, gives you the ability to visually reverse the spectator's selection, in an open display of a fully fanned deck, right in front of their eyes, with nothing more than the flick of your finger. Most card reversals involve some sort of knuckle busting move, however Darkslide takes away all the hard work and allows you to perform such a feat with a simple gesture.

The plot is simple and powerful. They select their card, it's placed into a fanned deck, with a quick drag of your finger, they see their card visually reverse itself.

- Included gimmick resets in seconds
- Super easy to learn & perform
- Simple online video instructions included
 
How accurate is the ad copy? No deception here

What's in the box? Gimmick and download code

Key points: Chris tries to give credit where credit is due by acknowledging Ed Marlo for the idea
 
How are the production values: Chris is seated between two wall dividers talking to a light and camera. Chris' video is artistic, creative and fun to watch, he gives you straight on shots as well as over the shoulder teaching.
 
Is it well made: The gimmick is a powerhouse. Chris has rebuilt this classic from the ground up with a Hemi engine and blaupunkt speakers.

Is it well taught: Chris is a terrific entertainer and an approachable teacher. The live performances you see in the commercial are not included
 
My thoughts (what I personally liked/disliked): I love that Chris has an added a cool factor to this classic of card magic.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" The gimmick fits seamlessly into your deck if you remove your jokers
 
Does it "play big?" The card reversal is a classic of card magic, Chris makes it perfectly assessable for anyone
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: You will need know how to force a card. Yes, Chris executes a perfect fan in the trailer, but that is not required.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? zero
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) this is a real world worker.

Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
   X     Very Satisfied
_____ Somewhat Satisfied
_____ Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied
_____ Somewhat Dissatisfied
_____ Very Dissatisfied
_____ No Opinion
 
Chris does mention that your gimmick is solid for around 100 performances and then may need some attention. This is an easy fix (or) just buy another one! $20 for 100 performances is a bargain !
 
+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o16Gzrttjio

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review link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD6jHiT5_2c

Cameron says "If I had to pick just ONE trick to perform and I was going all-guns-blazing to impress... I'd definitely pick Over The Top!'

Just as perfect for a small intimate group as a full blown stage show, Over The Top is the kind of trick that makes reputations. Cameron Francis has used it as his set closer for years, and even picked it to be the center piece in his Magic Castle act in 2013.

* Comes with special USPCC Bicycle Deck

* Super easy - requires almost no skill

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Deck Reviews! / Draconian Brimstone Playing Cards from Midnight Cards
« on: July 31, 2016, 08:20:22 AM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p52iwnJuemw

Inspired by Dragons of lore, the Draconian Brimstone is a Deck of custom Playing Cards. Beautifully printed by the Legends Playing Card Co. with their exceptional Classic Finish.

The Back Card features a borderless optical illusion design formed from Dragon Scales. The Face Cards incorporate a clean design that keeps them functional and provides the highest level of playability. Each Card Back and Face contains elements of borderless fire fissures throughout. The details are crisp and the colors are striking.

The Tuck Box is highlighted by the symmetrical Dragon Scales design. The Tuck is produced on a Black Matte paper stock, features an Orangish-Red FOIL, and a Pantone Grey that also has a UV Spot Ink overlay. The Draconian Brimstone Deck is perfect for any Collector, Card Player, Magician, Flourisher or fan of Dragons!

Find more here: http://midnight-cards.myshopify.com/

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Deck Reviews! / Grinders Playing Cards from Midnight Cards
« on: July 31, 2016, 08:19:25 AM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsSI7iIIdQ4

The Grinders design embodies the workhorse mentality of a professional Grinder, but also contains elements of grandeur and opulence. The Blue and Copper pair of Decks are printed by the Legends Playing Card Co. with their exceptional Classic Finish.

The Back Cards contain many intricate details and also subtle references to the games of Poker and Roulette. The Face Cards are designed with the intention for maximum playability. The Courts Set is from a more classical design than most modern Courts. They have been customized with elegant details and hand painted elements to make them unique on their own!

The Jokers for the Grinders Decks focus on a well kept Poker player ready to make his move! He is drawn in a similar hard-edge outlines with rough painted interiors, similar to the Court Cards. The Red Joker has a Queen of Hearts reveal. Which is good for any aspiring Magicians!

The Tuck Boxes are produced on a Black Matte paper stock and contain intricate designs executed perfectly in duo FOILS for each (Silver and Blue Foils for the Blue Deck, Silver and Copper Foils for the Copper Deck). The Grinders Decks will take your game night to the next level!

visit their online shop http://midnight-cards.myshopify.com/

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Deck Reviews! / Sinners Playing Cards from Alan Rorrison
« on: July 31, 2016, 08:18:32 AM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fWejgGOCQ8

Rorrison's Sinners bring a touch of the Masonic to the playing card world.

From start to finish it took us over a year to get this deck to the finished result, the deck is full of Masonic symbolism and imagery, which culminates in a truly stunning deck.

The deck strays away from conventional playing card design with a unique colours and back design. The tuck box is a soft matte finish and sports black embossed lettering giving the feeling of real luxury.

Sinners were printed by The United States Playing Card Company (USPCC) in Erlanger, Kentucky as they consistently deliver well made and quality decks.

Buy yours here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S19671

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Deck Reviews! / Virts SS16 - The Virts Playing Cards - Deck Review
« on: July 30, 2016, 10:28:47 PM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ztP55vxXiU

The choice of top cardists, the Virtuoso deck isn’t just acknowledged as the best handling and most durable deck in the industry; it’s the first and only deck that makes all your card flourishes look even better, instantly.

Featuring Adaptive Aesthetics, a functional back design that adapts to visually accentuate every card flourish you do, the Virtuoso deck swirls, strobes, connects, and even changes color according to your movements and displays

Visit the virts online: http://home.thevirts.com/

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Deck Reviews! / Official Shin Lim Playing Cards - Expert PCC
« on: July 30, 2016, 10:27:07 PM »
Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmEqR2H7czI

Shin Lim, 2015 FISM World Champion in Close-up Card Magic is known for using music to move his audience instead of words, creating an unique and powerful experience. Now he has done the same for custom cards with his new deck.

Features:

Red foil embossed tuck box
Crisp black and red contrasting colors
Amazing feel and control
Subtle balance of patterns, straight lines and curves creating a mesmerizing effect.
Designed by Nick Vlow
Produced by Shin Lim

Get yours here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S20554

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