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Visions by Matthew Wright

3/16/2017

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​Title: Visions
Creator: Matthew Wright
Publisher: Marvelous FX
MSRP: $ 30
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 1hour

Type of effect:  Two prediciton card effect

Manufacturer's Write Up: Visions is an incredibly powerful and simple double-prediction effect, suitable for walk-around and parlour. It can very easily be adapted into a full stage routine. 

An envelope is placed in full view. A spectator is asked to imagine they are drawing a picture in their mind... it is a free choice and exists only in their mind. Next, a deck of cards is shown and all the cards are shown to be different. The spectator chooses a card. The envelope is opened and inside... paper-clipped to your business card is an exact match of their selected card. The spectator is suitably impressed, but they are soon astounded -- the card is turned over and their thought-of picture is shown to be drawn on the back of the card! 

Visions is a real-world, working piece of magic which has been performed hundreds of times by creator and two-time FISM award winner, Matthew Wright. It can be played as a light-hearted piece of mental magic or a much more serious mentalism piece. Includes an hour of detailed instructions, plus handling for bonus routines with peek wallets and an in-depth look at the psychology of drawing duplications. 

Whether you are new to magic or a fully seasoned working pro, Visions is an effect that you will be performing right away with devastating results. Highly recommended!

How accurate is the ad copy? It does say “no memory work” but that’s only if you are set to rely on a crib sheet during performance. Of course the more you memorize, the better. There is of course, “brain work” and that doesn’t always qualify as “self working” – meaning – you will need to “think on your feet” should the spectator chose a drawing or image that doesn’t quite “fit” your prediction.
 
What's in the box? 
Complete custom deck in Mandolin back – custom tuck with built in crib, marked cards and crafting supplies

Key points: This is a self-working, self-contained, instantly resettable pocket miracle. There are no difficult sleights, no pocket writing, no stooging, no memory work, and it is 100% reliable. Everything you need fits inside a deck of cards plus the envelope (which comes supplied, but is optional in performance). 
 
How are the production values: Filmed with a steady cam in a very dark room. Mostly it’s Mathew talking to the camera, but you do get a few table shots. Interestingly, Matthew does a “magic cam live” shot of a live performance where the camera is mounted to his chest. There are some instances where the microphone is recorded at different levels and your sound goes LOUD or quiet when the scene cuts.
 
Is it well made: 
Everything you receive is of the highest caliber. There is some criticism that the “markings” on the cards are hard to read. For those of you who wear strong glasses, or have trouble reading small print, I would suggest substituting for a Bicycle branded marked deck that YOU can read. OR using your own marking system – the card backs are barely examined during performance, so making your own markings should be no issue.

Is it well taught: Matthew goes over all the workings, including the psychology behind what images people will more than likely draw. The add copy says “no difficult sleights” and Matthew does teach this with a simple card force and a palm to pocket, but it is possible to do the effect without a load, but it’s not as strong. But for such a simple effect, that could probably be taught in a matter of minutes, Matthew does go over every nuance including performing this as “comedy” as he does – or serious. Matthew will also cover multiple outs so that the effect is 100% sure.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" 
It’s chiefly a deck of cards and an envelope. Matthew will teach you how to perform this without a table in a walk around setting, but I would argue that it’s better with a table. Of course the gimmicked aspect of the deck means that it can not be handed out or used for any other effects.
 
Does it "play big?" 
I think mentalism done well is always the strongest magic you can do and Matthew is an exceptional creator.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
Matthew teaches this for all skill levels, but the effect is of course stronger when you have more experience and more skill.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
You will need to build your deck, you can use the supplies required OR use your own “rough and smooth” method.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 

 
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

 My thoughts I was a little disappointed that it didn’t work for my eyesight, but the trick is strong, I will be working on “tweaking it” for my personality and performance level.

+ 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=Irzw_AzfKec
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Sherlock'oin by Riboulet and Stan

3/15/2017

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Title: Sherlock'oin  
Creator: Thomas Riboulet and Anthony Stan
MSRP: $ 35
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 42.48

Type of effect:  Vanishing object box

Manufacturer's Write Up: From the minds of Thomas Riboulet and Anthony Stan, all the way from France. 

Sherlock'oin is an effect of pure magic! This is one of the most direct and clean methods of sending an object to an "impossible" place. 

A selected and signed card is lost in the middle of the deck. You put all the cards back in the box and you borrow a coin from your audience. The coin is signed by a spectator and you make the coin magically disappear. The signed coin reappears instantly in the box and in the middle of the deck on the signed card! Audiences are amazed! 
 
How accurate is the ad copy? No deception
 
Tricks that it is similar to:
 
Captivity by Rodolphe Candela
Block buster by Tony D'Amico
In a flash by Jay Sankey

What's in the box?  You will receive a custom gimmick printed by United States Playing Card Company, ready to use immediately and the download code for the video.

Key points:
 
45 minutes of detailed instructions (English and French)
Easy to learn - Instant reset
Spectator signs the card and the coin
You can even use a borrowed ring
 
How are the production values: Thomas Riboulet and Anthony Stan talking to you, there is some language dubbing. Stationary camera shot over the shoulder to give you a magician’s view.
 
Is it well made: This is handmade and should last you a long time.

Is it well taught: Chiefly the initial routine is taught, with some variations and ideas. I would have liked a section on making your own from your favorite deck (although it is obvious).
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" 
It is the size of a standard deck of cards – and the ring or the coin can be borrowed.
 
Does it "play big?" 
Wonderful because it’s three tricks in one, it’s a card trick a vanish and an impossible location.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
Very simple, does not require any sleights.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
None, but since the trick involves a signed card, you will need to keep replacing the deck with new cards to maintain it’s size.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 
Easily, however the deck is a “one hit wonder” and you can not use it for any other effects.
 
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

 My thoughts: This a very powerful piece of magic than anyone of any skill level can do.

+ 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=fvqKr7x2f1Q
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Parallels by Think

3/14/2017

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Title: Parallels
Creator: Think Nguyen
Publisher: Alakazam
MSRP: $ 30
Skill Level: Intermediate
DVD Run time: Over 2 hours of card magic

Type of effect:  Intermediate card magic

Manufacturer's Write Up: Think is a professional close up magician from Belgium, who specializes in card magic. Humble and quite reserved, he has only shared his magic with a select few people until now. He has contributed effects for magazines such as Arcana (Korea) and Vanish (USA), to name a few, whereby his creations have been well received by the magic community. 

Think's well-guarded secrets have continued to generate interest within the underground magic scene. His ideas and effects have allowed him to travel the world, sharing his unique style and presentations over many conventions and lectures. 

In this DVD, Think has handpicked some of his favorite routines and sleights. There is something for everyone, from beginner to advanced card magic. His handling is elegant and subtle; the effects are mesmerizing and baffling. Magicians often describe his magic as if the cards are coming to life in his hands. 

With extraordinary card magic that will baffle and entertain any audience, Parallels is sure to set the standard for the future of card magic for years to come, and is just the tip of the iceberg from this rising star. 
 
How are the production values: Alakazam makes great professional videos – multiple camera angles, both of the talent is mic’d, shot well – with live performances and many times Think re-shows the performance back in the studio just for David.

Is it well taught: David Loosley from Alakazam accompanies Think Nguyen and helps him teach & break down each effect.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
Intermediate to advance
 
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
 
 My thoughts I was glad for David Loosley to be on this project, he kept all the instruction clear and helped be the eyes and ears of the viewer at home.
 
For me, the magic was strong, but it wasn’t my style. Think performs as “the advanced card handler” and a lot of his tricks are about him “manipulating the deck” and finding the mates of chosen cards. And even though the effects were all very creative and different, I wasn’t taken in by any story or patter that made the effects “interesting.”
 
This is certainly strong card magic, and I think fans of this style will eat this up and find LOTS to fill their creative bellies with.

+ 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=CRdrZE-PMqw
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MR LIFTO by Ryan Schlutz

3/13/2017

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​Title: Mr. Lifto
Creator: Ryan Schlutz
Publisher: Big Blind Media
MSRP: $ 22
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 19:06

Type of effect:  Levitating card effect

Manufacturer's Write Up: MR LIFTO is a self-working slab of uber visual magic. A card is selected and lost in the deck. A heap of random cards are taken from the deck and piled up on the table. You gently rub your hands together to 'generate some static charge'! 

Then you place your hand on top of the stack of cards, and slowly, incredibly as you lift your hand upwards, THE CARDS ARE STUCK TO YOUR HAND! 

There is no visible means of support - yet the cards are stuck. 
Suddenly the cards drop to the table. All except one. Their selection. 
Powerful, visual magic that is super easy to perform. 

How accurate is the ad copy? Spot on
 
What's in the box? 
DVD, gimmick needed (red or blue bike) and rig​

Key points: Comes with special gimmicks included. Just a grab a deck and you're ready to go! Simple setup that can remain in place all day, waiting for a chance to perform
No I.T. or complex setup Super easy to perform
 
How are the production values: Good quality DVD from BBM. Filmed at the BBM barn with Liam Montier as the assistant.
 
Is it well made: 
All made from Bicycle stock – you get everything you need.

Is it well taught:  Eight vignettes that walk you through materials, set up, handling and some extra thoughts. Virtually no skill is needed to pull of this miracle, the gimmicks do all of the work for you. Ryan and Liam are fun to watch together, although Ryan does seem to be “rushing” through the effect quickly, each video segment is only a few minutes long, at one point Ryan drops a card on the ground and at another point, he miscalls Liam’s selection – would have appreciated a s-l-o-w-e-r pace.
 
Also - at one point Ryan calls the effect, “Levo-Card” so perhaps they changed the name of the effect later?
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" 
Gimmick fits easily into your standard back of cards.
 
Does it "play big?" 
Can be played as comedy or mystery – great diversity.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
Zero, might play stronger if you can force a card and false shuffle an entire deck – but it’s not needed.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
You need an advanced “rig” that has to be done “off camera” and could impede your performance of other effects. But if you started with this effect – you could easily ditch.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 
Absolutely, it’s a fun effect.
 
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
 
My thoughts: I remember doing a crude version of this when I was a teen (although I can’t remember what I used) this is certainly a vast improvement with no visible means of support! Your spectator’s will be amazed!

+ 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=92QohSXzOjM
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Ash Paper by the Other Brothers

3/12/2017

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Title: Ash Paper        
Creator: Other Brothers
Publisher: Vanishing Inc.
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 22.08

Type of effect:  Flash paper product that contains a hidden reveal

Manufacturer's Write Up:

The Other Brothers have done it again! In this commercial effect, the Other Brothers present a way to cause a prediction--of anything you like--to appear LITERALLY IN A BURST OF FLAMES. Using the 40 sheets of specially-treated black flash paper, you are able to reveal a selected card, a shape, a number, a page number, initials, or anything else you can think of. 

You apply a simple treatment to the area of the paper you wish to REMAIN after the flash paper is ignited, and the rest, as they say, works itself. Just light the paper, and the excess space just burns away in a beautiful, magical flash. 

Ash Paper is ideal for television work, strolling, or parlor performances, and it creates the kind of effect people will remember and talk about. 

WARNING: Vanishing Inc. Magic and Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc. are not responsible for any injury resulting from use or misuse of "Ash Paper." Not sold to anyone under 18 years of age. Use with caution.

How accurate is the ad copy? Accurate and believable – why wouldn’t burnt paper leave an ash residue? Only now as a magician you can make it a wonderful revelation.
 
What's in the box? 
40 ash papers (9cm x 5cm) bound with a staple, an extra product to create your own reveals and the download code to the video.

Key points: Burns much slower than “flash paper” and the “reveals” won’t look exactly as you write them – as the ash is real ash. Second, you need to prepare your forces a day in advance, you can not create reveals on the fly.
 
How are the production values: Video shows the other brothers on a couch working near a coffee table. They don’t appear to be mic’d and the camera is stationary.
 
Is it well made: 
It is a well made product that the Other Brothers claim to over a year to design.

Is it well taught: The Other Brothers cover everything you need to know along with a few ideas on how to use it.
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?" 
Similar to a packet of flash paper
 
Does it "play big?" 
This is a utility, it’s up to you to come up with tricks and routines.
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
very easy
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
Very minimal, but it needs to be done by you with 24 hours advance notice.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 
Absolutely, a great upgrade to typical flash paper.
 
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
 
 My thoughts: I was hoping it would be burn faster like flash paper, but it’s still a fun production for mentalism and reveals.

+ Hey do you want to see my full review with even more of my opinions and ideas? Visit this link for my video review:  
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AmazeBox Black by Mark Shortland

3/11/2017

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Title: Amaze Box
Creator: by Mark Shortland
Publisher: Vanishing Inc 
MSRP: $ 65
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 35:52

Type of effect:  Forcing box (switch/change box)

Manufacturer's Write Up:
 
When Vanishing Inc. released the original AmazeBox last year, magicians across the world immediately recognized the countless uses for such a clever utility prop. Since its release, it has been used on some of the largest stages in the world by thousands of magicians, including a number of famous performers. 

The AmazeBox, if you haven't heard, is a revolution for switching billets and playing cards. Spectators write, say, their favorite movie on pieces of paper and then drop it into a small cardboard box. You never touch the box; someone comes on stage, opens it up and randomly selects a billet. It is always your force billet. 

We received two important pieces of feedback from the professionals that used AmazeBox in their show: they'd like it to contain more billets, and they'd prefer it to be black rather than white. 

Not only is the AmazeBox MUCH bigger (it can hold 200 slips of paper instead of just 30), but it is also stronger. Steel plates between the cardboard ensure that this will last MUCH longer and is better suited to travel, and the new matte black color means it will blend in perfectly in any environment. After weeks (yes, really!) of re-designing, we have now made it so it fits back into its packaging, so you can transport it flat wherever you go. The box, when flat, it will fit in any large suitcase. 

In a 45 minute, online video, Mark Shortland takes you through everything from assembling the box, to routines and more. If you have a place for the original AmazeBox in your show, the AmazeBox Black will change everything! 

How accurate is the ad copy? The “routines” are really more of quick suggestions and ideas.
 
What's in the box?  The box (flat and unassembled) and the needed items to assemble it, plus the download code to watch the instructions.  Make sure you if you have the white box you are watching the white box instructions, and black box watching the black box instructions, they are built differently and require varied assembly.  

Key points: With the AmazeBox Black you can: 

- Switch up to 200 billets 
- Perform surrounded 
- Travel anywhere 
- Have a fail-safe method for switching paper, playing cards, and more! 

How are the production values: Mostly it’s Mark Shortland against a white backdrop, shot in HD, well mic’d assembling the box on a table.
 
Is it well made: It is made from sturdy corrugated cardboard

Is it well taught: the video is chiefly assembly instructions with a few “ideas” thrown in at the end. No full routines or live performances
 
Storage? Does it "pack flat?"
  Not only does it pack flat – it comes flat
 
Does it "play big?" I can’t imagine mentalism being much stronger than this
 
Difficulty / Skill level required:  self-working
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? Minimal.
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) This will work great for both stage and parlor. I know there has been some “white box vs black box debate” but in truth it does not make any difference.
 
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
 
 My thoughts: this is a wonderful prop and your only limit is your own imagination.

+ 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=M2mnCeAsgHw
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ERDNASE x MADISON by Daniel MAdison

3/10/2017

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Title: Erdnase x Madison
Creator: Daniel Madison
Publisher: Ellusionist
MSRP: $ 99
Skill Level: Intermediate - Advanced
DVD Run time: over 8 hours

What is taught on the Video Series?

Shuffles & False Shuffles at the table - 1 hour and 33 minutes 


“How I took the lessons from Erdnase and used them for my own good”

“This project isn’t me teaching Erdnase, it’s teaching what I took from Erdnase and how I made it my own thing.”

“There is no technique greater than the ability to control every single card in the deck.”


False shuffle theory
Table Riffle Shuffle
Push Through Shuffle
Scratch Cut
Blackjack Strip
Ladder Shuffle
Perfect Riffle Shuffle
No Soap Theory
Broken Running Cut
Coat Shuffle (also taught on Mechanic)
Jacket Shuffle
Ghost Shuffle
Broken Bridge Shuffle
Slug Controls

Shuffles & False Shuffles in the hands- 1 hour and 48 minutes 

False Overhand Shuffle (also taught on Mechanic)
False ITH Riffle Shuffle
Vice Shuffle (also taught on Mechanic)
Cuts, False Cuts and Nullifying the Cut
Table Slip Cut 1
The Frank Hop (also taught on Mechanic)
The Table Blackout Shift (also taught on Moves)
The Madison Shift
Bypass Cut
Ghost Cut
Amnesia Cut
Over cut
Cuts, False Cuts and Nullifying the Cut ITH
The Classic Pass
The Broken Pass
SWE Shift
The Turnover Pass

Palming and Holding Out - 43 minutes

The Classic Palm
The Gambler’s Cop
The Hotel Cop
The Top Cop
The Slip Cop
The Squeeze Shift
The Ten Steal

False Dealing - 2 hours and 34 minutes

The Madison Grip for Dealing
The Bottom Deal (also taught on Mechanic)
Greek Deal (also taught on Mechanic)
The Second Deal (also taught on Mechanic)

Miscellaneous - 44 minutes (Legerdemain and extra)

Single Handed Shift
Maxican Shift and Brag
Erdnase Color Change
Stacking Ideas
Thank you and Credits
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Navy Effects by Jaehoon Lim

3/9/2017

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Title: Navy Effects 1
Creator: Jaehoon Lim
Publisher: Beyond Your Imagination
MSRP: $ 25
Skill Level: Beginner - all
DVD Run time: 90 min

Type of effect:  DVD of original color changes and effects based off of the color change.

Manufacturer's Write Up: While beginning in the Navy, Jaehoon devoted himself to the study of card color changes. Over the past two years, he has developed amazing and practical color changes. 

Jaehoon is now ready to share this material in his new DVD, Navy Effects. Navy Effects focuses on brand new and practical card color changes. 

Jaehoon shows you each color change in detail with multiple video angles, slow motion video, (A,B) cards and transparent cards to make learning faster and easier. 

If you love color changes, this is a DVD you must have! 

How accurate is the ad copy? This is true
 
What's in the box?
   DVD & card gaffs

Key points: Jaehoon has made a unique DVD for beginners – to learn some basic skill and a few standard flourishes alongside his original color changes.
 
How are the production values: smells like men’s cologne when you open it – plenty of versatile shots as well as plenty of supportive sleights to full equip you for what you are going to learn. Jaehoon’s first language is Korean, but he tries hard to communicate in English through the DVD.
 
What is taught?  [Basic Skill] first 20 minutes
Thumb fan 
Double lift 
In-jog and Double cut 
Secret reverse 
Pinky count 
Fan flip over 
Riffle force 
Bottom palm 

Second part is all [Card Color Change] another 27 minutes
Rewind snap change 
Hit change 
J.H. shake change 
Wink Change 
Flick change 
Shadow change 

[Routine and Trick] – studio effects – highly edited
Addition 
Winkey card 
J.H. Red Hot Mama 
Winner of the game 
Color changing deck 

Includes: 
- NAVY EFFECTS Volume One 
- Gaff cards for the routines 
  
Difficulty / Skill level required:  I’d say these are all intermediate to advanced level moves.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
none
 
How practical is this in the real world?
(can it really be done?) At the end of the day, these are all just card tricks and flourishes
 
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

 My thoughts Nothing against the video or Jaehoon’s creation, but at the end of the day the premise of this wasn’t for me. A collection of color changes and then tricks with color changes just isn’t my character. It was filmed well, but it just wasn’t interesting enough for me.

+ 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=4k2J2aNL6Qs
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The Touch by Robbie Moreland

3/6/2017

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Title: The Touch
Creator: Robbie Moreland 
Publisher: Vanishing Inc
MSRP: $ 30
Skill Level: beginner
DVD Run time: 2 hours and 16 minutes

Type of effect:  3 routines with coins and cards

Manufacturer's Write Up: There are only a handful of magicians in the world whose magic is truly extraordinary -- Robbie Moreland is amongst those rare few. 

Elegant, astounding and effortless. Robbie embodies everything that magic should be and on this DVD, you will learn his three signature routines, all taken directly from his working repertoire.

How accurate is the ad copy? This is well written
 
What's in the box? 
DVD only

Key points: Watching this will not only make you a better magician, but it will also make you a better creator and performer. 
 
How are the production values: Tricks are presented with real one real spectator (but no microphone) and a steady mounted camera. Tricks are explained with a moving camera, against a blue curtain.

Is it well taught:  Robbie goes above and beyond to teach you every smallest detail in the tricks – no stone is left unturned.
 
1. Vibes (49 minutes) – An any card to any number routine that is filled with a few twists, turns and of course humor.
 
How to force a proper cut
The key card principle
The jog
The selection
The break
The Cut
The Ditch
The inflated deck principle
 
2. Bullet Proof (30 min) - One by one, 2 coins effortlessly melt through a solid table. And then his ending is that the glass goes through the table (instead of the last coin)
 
What you need
Types of napkins
Types of shells
Shell maintenance
The handout
The nest
Setup
History
 
3. The Burst – This is a four ace production / routine that follows a story about dynamite and explosions. It’s only a “presentation” meaning there is no audience involvement.
 
Pinky count
Pinky break
JK Hartman popout move
Radical Change – Richard Kaufman
Four Ace production
Baltazar Fuente color change
Fanning a deck
Flop Change – Steve Beam
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
the point of this DVD is Robbie literally turns over every rock on these effects so that anyone with any skill level can approach these tricks.
 
How much arts and crafts are involved? 
none
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 
These tricks are all tricks with a table – that should be mentioned – so they are good for restaurant and corporate walk-around.
 
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

 My thoughts There was nothing here “for me.” A lot of these moves and effects, I could figure out while I watched the performance and did not require the 30 minutes of explanation.

+ 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=Lm64WtgMdW4
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Ox Bender by Menny Lindenfield

3/1/2017

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Title: Ox Bender
Creator: Menny Lindenfeld 
Publisher: MS51
MSRP: $ 100
Skill Level: all
DVD Run time: 53 minutes

Type of effect:  coin / metal bending utility

Manufacturer's Write Up:

The OX BENDER™ by Menny Lindenfeld is a custom-made, ingenious device, engineered for BENDING COINS EASILY with ONLY ONE HAND! It's actually EASIER to bend coins with the OX Bender™ than with any other coin Bender! Bend borrowed, signed coins like never before with the WORLDS FIRST SINGLE-HANDED COIN BENDER! 

With one hand free, you'll be more relaxed and have effortless, natural control over your coin bends. This means you will need very little to no misdirection during the crucial moment.  The gimmick is fully concealed and requires only a small, natural hand-movement to EASILY BEND COINS LIKE BUTTER. 

Use the OX BENDER™ anywhere, in any situation and FULLY SURROUNDED. Use it close up, walk-around, on the street, on stage and even on TV. The bending action is 100% INVISIBLE and done right in-their-face! But they'll never know or see anything! You can even bend coins while seated with your hands casually resting on the table. 

The OX BENDER™ leaves no evidence behind, producing spotless bends with no marks or scratches on the coin. Weighing only 26 grams (0.057 lb.) makes the OX BENDER™ the WORLDS MOST LIGHTWEIGHT coin bender. A hassle-free gimmick you'll easily carry with you everywhere you go! 

How accurate is the ad copy? Gives you tons of information and it’s all true!
 
What's in the box? 
OX BENDER™ comes complete with custom-made secret device + full-HD video tutorial (Download / Full HD 1080p / 53 minutes).

Key points: The OX BENDER™ is more than just a coin bender -- BEND signed Coins, Spoons, Keys and more!! 
 
How are the production values: Mostly an over the shoulder shot at the performing table – nice close ups – he shows you exactly what you need to see.
 
Is it well made: 
WORLDS MOST LIGHTWEIGHT COIN BENDER! (only 26 gr./0.057 lb.).

Is it well taught: In the video tutorial, Menny Lindenfeld will teach you: Various methods and techniques for using the Ox Bender™. Methods for using the Ox Bender™ single-handed. Techniques for using the Ox Bender™ with both hands. To use the Ox Bender™ while standing or seated. To invisibly bend signed coins right in-their-face and never get caught during action. Live performance routine with audio commentary. To bend perfectly straight neck twists in signed spoons using OX BENDER™ + performance method. To use the Ox Bender™ to bend, twist and break signed keys.

Storage? Does it "pack flat?"  Fully concealed gimmick. WORLDS FIRST SINGLE-HANDED COIN BENDER! Bend borrowed, signed coins with only ONE hand! With one hand free, you'll be more relaxed and have effortless, natural control over your coin bends

Does it "play big?" OX BENDER™ can also be used for neck-twisting signed spoon. OX BENDER™ can also be used to bend, twist & break signed keys! WOW!
 
Difficulty / Skill level required: 
100% INVISIBLE BEND. Never get caught during action! Use it anywhere and fully surrounded. For close up, walk-around and stage. Best bending tool for use on TV. No switches. No pulls. No sleeving.

How much arts and crafts are involved? None
 
How practical is this in the real world? (can it really be done?) 
Hassle-free gimmick. Easily carry OX BENDER™ with you everywhere you go! Use OX BENDER™ single-handed or with both hands. BLIND coin loading -- Easily load coins without the need to look at gimmick. Bend small or large coins (max DIA = 27 mm./1.06 in.). No scratch marks: Produces spotless coin bends.
 
Overall score: let's toss out the traditional score of 1-10 and make this something that we all can appreciate and understand.
 
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 My thoughts  If you never thought coin bending was possible, Menny has brought it within reach for you. This gimmick is so easy, I used it right out of the box with no instructions! This is an every day carry

+ 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=rNdJBZ2YAfU
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