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Holistic Hamman
reviewed by David Martin (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 30 August, 2014)
This synergistic routine is par excellence!
If you, the reader, have never been introduced to Bro. John Hamman; then get ready to learn some great Hamman effects that you will perform every chance you get. If you're like me and own The Secrets of Brother John Hamman and The Card Magic of Brother John Hamman; don't think for a second that this manuscript won't benefit you as well. Even the Hamman enthusiast will be inspired to see how these effects are blended together to create a VERY STRONG synergistic routine that will leave your audiences stunned!
What starts out as a simple game with four queens turns into a whirlwind of stunning card magic. Cards vanish, transpose, and transform with no apparent manipulation. What a fantastic homage to Bro. John Hamman!
Brain Bracking
reviewed by Gregory FlemingRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 15 August, 2014)
Astonishing that someone could think it appropriate to release this as a stand alone effect. It is neither original nor good. Anyone with even the slightest interest in mentalism is already aware of the use of the D*******r P*** as a technique to gain access to a thought of word. If it is not layered with other methods and presentation it is as good as useless. Like this pdf.
Brain Bracking
reviewed by 7i7ier dupreRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 14 August, 2014)
Effect...good
Solution...no good
Nice day
7i7ier
Verbal Amnesia
reviewed by Fred Calandrino (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 13 August, 2014)
Not convinced this would play out successfully in performance. Tried it on family members as a test and they were easily able to think of and say appropriate words, per the instructions. Maybe additional guidance on choosing a good subject for this type of effect would help.
Out Cold
reviewed by Ken Buscho (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 11 August, 2014)
This title was a disappointment, I've seen much better produced, more informative and more professionally done items for free on YouTube. Absolutely nothing new here, I would be embarrassed to put out something this sloppy. I really believe in helping new folks get a start, but this title deserves to die. Whoever approved this for sale online much have been drunk, or owe this guy a favor. Don't waste your money.
The Vampire Effect: how to cast no reflection
reviewed by Christian Taylor (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 09 August, 2014)
Horribly exaggerated "effect." No content whatsoever, not what it seems. Don't buy it and save your money.
Terry LaGerould's Pasteboard Presentations II
reviewed by Paul Hallas (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 06 August, 2014)
If you love entertaining card magic you’d be far better served purchasing this e-book than the latest card magic books and DVD’s coming onto the market. The read and then perform ratio will be far higher than most magic books. The first Pasteboard Presentations is out of print and if found swaps hands for high prices on the internet, if you missed that, don’t miss this. You’ll easily find a new complete set for your close up performances.
Familiar ‘effects’ may be covered, like assemblies and triumphs and there may be cleverer versions out there method wise but the important thing about the routines is their presentations. Of course you’ll change some to suit your style, but at least you’ll have an entertaining starting point.
You’ll no doubt have your own favorites, but those that went straight into my repertoire were: Royal Victory, a reasonably simple effect where five randomly selected cards apparently change into a royal flush.
Instantane e ace-ly. A great four of a kind production thanks to a patter everyone can identify with. With a little thought you can use four queens and instantly follow up with...
The Illusive Cocktail Gals. A simple assembly routine great for bars etc. Tip, don’t have the spectator put a beer glass on the pile as the condensation will wet your cards. A stemmed glass is fine, but occasionally I’ve suggested they use their imaginations to imagine the card box is a large heavy tray of drinks rather than use a glass.
Up The Down Staircase. This is an easy triumph routine involving four queens and could also be used as a lead in to the latter effect.
Cardboard Sobriety Test. This plays far better than it might read. Terry took an old self worker, added a sleight, a couple of other things and a clever presentation and knocked it out of the ball park. I know how good it is I’ve used it.
Jewel Thief—This is another simplistic thing I didn’t think would play well but it did. I’m not a big fan of spectators holding cards under the table but it’s worth it just to watch the spectator switch out his own card.
Okay, those are just the ones I’ve actually used out in the real world. I started to play with Ace Shuttle but stopped when I realized I already had in my repertoire a far simpler version of the same effect (Aldo Colombini’s “Jumbo” in print in one of his books and on his DVD “Stand Up Card Magic”).
At some point I’m sure I’ll go back and work more on “Unforgettable” a three phase routine where a spectators thought of card vanishes from five cards twice, then all the cards but the thought of card disappear. There are other routines in the book, but for me these were the ones that stood out.
Cerebral Connection
reviewed by Nicholas Wanstall (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 01 August, 2014)
I have to say, I really like this! For $4.00, it is totally worth it. Get this now!
Easy Lift: no get ready double lift
reviewed by Ronald WoodRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 26 July, 2014)
After an accident years back, my fingers don't work too good, and my Double Lift paid big time for it. I had to pretend I was squaring the pack, thumb count and lift two cards at the inner end, and secure a pinkie break before attempting a Double Turnover.
Easy Lift has solved this!
Within minutes of downloading this, I was performing doubles and trebles as naturally as flipping the top card over!
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing this Mr Knight.
The Holy Dixie Cup
reviewed by Alex SilvaRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 22 July, 2014)
bad quality, not recommend
Catch 33: Three Card Monte
reviewed by Jeffrey AshkettleRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 16 July, 2014)
Lee Asher has a magical mind that never stops at "that's it" he always seems to be thinking "how can I go 1 step better?" Catch 33 is a great example. Not an everyday, run of the mill monte, but a well thought out and expertly taught routine. Lee has a gift for not being "just another". His DVDs are like short films with tricks instead of a set of hands and a close up mat with a musical track and voice over in the background. He really thinks it out (one step better). He has released several effects in E-Book format seeing this is where technology is taking us and this Catch 33 is a gem among monte routines. I have a passion for 3 card monte and its history. It has fascinated me for years and I have seen many effects used for "real" and for "magic". This one will not let you down.
Theta Waves
reviewed by Matteo Filippini (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 05 July, 2014)
Very clever idea!
And the two platform/stage routines included are just...brilliant!
I'm gonna use it for sure in my next platform show...
I'm sure that this clever concept can be expanded..
The Holy Dixie Cup
reviewed by Ewen McLachlan (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 04 July, 2014)
The text implies a much more 'hands off' flow to this trick than is the case. In fact, it does require a sleight that you are likely to have to 'man up' to master. I have no objection to tricks based on such mechanics, but to my mind, that's not what the description suggested, albeit the reviews now do.
Which raises a different question - if you want to learn this trick but will have to learn a sleight to do it, is it worth your time to learn it? Possibly so, in fairness it is something you could also use quite organically to manipulate cards either for other tricks, or as a backup means of getting yourself out of a hole. Personally, however, there are other sleights I'd rather spend the time on.
The Holy Dixie Cup
reviewed by Larry Becker (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 03 July, 2014)
If you're familiar with my card effects you'll know I'll go to hell and back to simplify the working and eliminate any difficult sleight of hand. David's handling of the Holy Dixie Cup includes a card switch you SHOULD learn if you don't already know one. Man up and spend the time necessary to get it down pat. This is the first DH effect I've purchased and I'm glad that I did. Keep up the good work David. Warmest regards - Larry Becker
Getting Ambitious With Color Monte
reviewed by Dave Arch (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 02 July, 2014)
I too have been fascinated by Color Monte but never comfortable with the store bought cards. It is obvious in reading that the thoughts in this book were thirty years in the making honed through hundreds of performances. Performed now with just ordinary cards, I particularly enjoy the fact that the entire routine can be performed standing without a table in sight. Based on the excellent routining, the audience is bound to give you way more credit for your skill than you deserve. I agree with what the author says though . . . only if you don't rush it. There are way too many magical moments to race through the routine and not allow the audience the opportunity to savor every surprise. Thank you Steve.
The Holy Dixie Cup
reviewed by David DevlinRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 02 July, 2014)
Hi folks...Just to clarify...there is no "false deal". There is a switch that is similar to a "bottom deal"; however the sleight would never be used as a false deal as in a gambling routine, and especially in "fast company". Again, it is a very slick switch. Sorry for the misconception.
The Holy Dixie Cup
reviewed by Xavier Serra (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 02 July, 2014)
I am sorry to say that, opposite to the claim in the product description, there is a huge false deal. I think it is important for any potential buyer to know in order not to be mislead.
Theta Waves
reviewed by Ronald WoodRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 20 June, 2014)
After reading the preview of this ebook earlier today, I looked up “8 Card Brainwave” as I couldn’t remember the handling! On revising the Nick Trost effect, I spent most of the day trying to work out how David Devlin could give the cards away as souvenirs at the finish! I could not work THAT part out!
Tonight I bought Theta Waves. It was only on buying it that I noticed it came with two presentations.
After reading the introduction, the basic effect and then the method, I stopped reading! I didn’t get to the presentations!
I was too busy getting 7 blue and 1 red card to practise!
This is a very workable routine that WILL be going into my act.
I finally read the presentations David also gives. Both are brilliant entertaining routines.
This is one of those effects that will have you smiling to yourself when you perform it.
Heads, I Win. Tails, You Lose!
reviewed by Didier Dupré (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 08 June, 2014)
hello,
Simple and easy ... I find the style I like.
Nb: the cover is beautiful
Nice day.
7i7ier
Trapped
reviewed by Didier Dupré (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 08 June, 2014)
Hello,
Shame ...
I like your ideas ... and ... I have a feeling of deja view.
Good day
7i7ier
Count Down
reviewed by Jack McCoyRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 03 June, 2014)
'Count Down' is a great trick and well worth the small price. The routine is simplicity in itself, you'll never forget it and the method for the most part is self working. The deck can be borrowed, providing it's a full deck.
Triple Impact
reviewed by Patricia McshannonRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 01 June, 2014)
it was an honour to be included in the acknowledgements in this book.. paul is one of the most amazing guys ive ever met and has a talent no words can describe! thankyou paul! a true gentleman and amazing magician!
Subliminal 3
reviewed by Paul Hallas (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 29 May, 2014)
A few well written, easy to follow and easy to do routines. You're not going to learn any new methods. You are going to get some simple card effects but the important point is that each has a solid presentation that will work for you. One of the routines is most suited to a particular David Blaine deck, because the jokers therein contain an optical illusion, but there are plenty of sources for optical illusions on the web and in print and one could easily photocopy and laminate one of these to introduce the effect.
The title pretty much sums up the presentational theme of the effects. If you're willing to invest the $6 asking price I doubt you'll be disappointed, I wasn't.
Jinx
reviewed by Howard Port (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 29 May, 2014)
For $15, this is a true bargain. Many of the excellent items here are so old that they are new; that is, little seen yet effective tricks. It is also interesting to see the origins of many of today's "latest" ideas.
Jinx
reviewed by Grandpa Chet Cox (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 24 May, 2014)
Oh my goodness! You haven't bought this yet? Annemann practically invented the principles of mentalism and collected the most powerful and SIMPLE card magic. All in a magazine/newsletter that didn't last nearly long enough.
At least three books (two on card magic; one on mentalism) were drawn from the material herein. Yet you may just find Annemann's editorials the most valuable material - I certainly have. And you'll be drawing from this stock for years yet.
It's this simple: You want to be a mentalist? Buy and study the Jinx. You want to have a zillion card effects at hand that won't break your hands but will stupefy your audiences? For fifteen bucks, you have the strongest effects yet - and the principles upon which almost all mentalism has been built.