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jimesw
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Posted: May 10, 2006 11:47am
Hi All
Anybody know anything about this?
I'm wondering how it differs to 'Red Rover' or 'Red Sea Passover.' Is it an improvement?
Here is the ad:
"This is David Blaine's single favorite effect. The actual deal-closer David used for most of his professional career. It helped him close the deal on his first Network T.V. special: Street Magic.
Here it is:
You show someone a batch of twenty cards... all different. You give her ten of the cards to hold. You now have her just think of one of the remaining ten cards. She never says a word. No one except her knows what card she’s thinking of. These ten cards are counted again. Strangely... there are now only nine.
The one card she’d been thinking of has vanished! She’s still only thinking of her card… it’s never been named out loud! She counts the other ten cards she’s been holding… ten cards you haven't touched since the beginning. But now she has eleven cards!
The strange traveler has arrived... her thought-of card is now staring her in the face!
Strange Travelers is a streamlined version of a classic effect that was Nate Lepzig's favorite over 75 years ago. Other variations have come and gone. David rediscovered this hidden gem, and the rest is history.
"And the really good news: Blaine's favorite effect is extremely easy to do: No palming. No difficult moves. Just a simple elegant handling that just about anyone can learn.
Complete with Paul Harris' revised gimmick and routines which includes a version where you start and finish with a normal deck.
Strange Travelers: David Blaine's favorite effect, his actual deal closer, can now be yours."
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fvdbeek
Elite user
483 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 3:46pm
I'm wondering if it just a DVD or a complete trick.
Frans
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elierfr
Regular user
132 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 5:05pm
I've read the description and it is obvious...
An old method.
Nothing new
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wise owl
Special user
Australia
700 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 5:31pm
Yeah! Its an old method. But for $19.95, what can you expect? For someone who don't know how it work and the fair price, I think it is worthwhile.
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Joe Russell
Veteran user
Buffalo NY
396 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 5:54pm
I love the cover on it, Paul and David sitting across from each other on the subway- its priceless.
Who is Tattoo Joe?
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kamus
Veteran user
Silver Spring, Md
357 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 8:47pm
Daryl has a very nice variation of the classic thought of cards across effect. It's called Crossed Thought and you can find it here for 14.95:
http://foolerdoolers.com/store/productdetail.asp?productid=200102
I didn't like the gimmick that came with the trick, though it is usable, but instead I had Neil Lester make me one that is just great for only a couple of dollars.
il illegetimi est non carborundum
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Ben Harris
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wowbound.com
2034 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 9:05pm
Hey Joe,
Yes the cover is real cool. The pic was taken by Lou Garbayo and was then cleverly enhanced by Garrett Thomas.
Running at 44 pages with over 50 illustrations, this is a little more than you may think. Paul Harris has really added some clever touches. It's a killer effect with some very easy and subtle handling touches.
Cheers
Ben
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Robert M
Inner circle
1994 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2006 9:10pm
This sounds very interesting. Perhaps a new slant on Cards Across, which is a classic effect in card magic.
Robert
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Matt Bartz
Loyal user
Gilbert, Arizona
248 Posts
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Posted: May 11, 2006 1:58pm
Ben-
Thanks for providing that information. Sounds like a lot of thought and work went into that booklet.
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phase27
Regular user
Tx
189 Posts
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Posted: May 11, 2006 5:03pm
Does anyone know if the gimmick for this effect is easy to carry around and ditch when needed? I mean is it just a gaffed card or more? Also does anyone know if the impromptu is any good ?
"Life is only as good as the memories we make..." -K.Roe
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niva
Inner circle
Malta (Europe)
2579 Posts
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Posted: May 11, 2006 5:25pm
Lol I did not recognise Paul.
Well this happened to me before. During the last FISM Paul Harris was staying in the same hotel I was in and many times I had breakfast a few tables away from him, all the time saying to myself how much he looks like Paul Harris. Grrrr!! I want to bang my head against a wall everytime I remember. Any idea whether he will be attending this years FISM?
Cool picture by the way.
Yours,
Ivan
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ventman
Loyal user
252 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 12:14am
How is this different from Sankey's Astral Projection?
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fvdbeek
Elite user
483 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 5:00am
In Astral Projection the number of cards isn't important in the trick. Here you first have two sets of 10 cards and later one set of 9 and one of 11. The eleventh card is the one from the other set of cards . In Astral Projection the set of cards that is given to the spectator is never examed before the trick begins. You could never tell whats cards there are in the set beforehand. Sounds a little complicated, but those who have Astral Projction will get it.
Frans
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TheTableTopTrixta
Special user
Northampton UK
662 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 7:00am
Is this easy to pick up??
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ventman
Loyal user
252 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 9:06am
Thank you Frans.
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niva
Inner circle
Malta (Europe)
2579 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 1:14pm
Quote:
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On 2006-05-12 07:00, TheTableTopTrixta wrote:
Is this easy to pick up??
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Not at all. Just place your hand on top, close your fingers, get a good grip and lift. 
Sorry, but I had to say it.
Yours,
Ivan
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Christopher Williams
Inner circle
Plymouth, UK
4270 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 1:33pm
I have a feeling you get 20 gaffed cards, but I could be way off base, and I don't want to speculate a method. I am also interested if anyone gets a review to this
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shaunproof
Loyal user
Parts Unknown
212 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 2:48pm
This appear's to be Lin's Leap (by Alex Lin). This was sold by Tannen's in the early/mid 90s (when Blaine would have been a regular). The trick is now sold by Tannen's under the name "Card Leap". Scroll down a bit and you'll see it here:
http://www.tannens.com/cart/cat39.html
There was some controversy when the trick's title was changed under prior management at Tannen's. I'm sure someone else could fill us in with the specifics.
You don't get 20 gaffed cards, but you have the right idea.
The trick is terrific and I've seen several magicians do it professionally and on tv, including Lyn Dylies who did it on the Clint Holmes TV show in the early 90s (on Channel 9 in NYC).
I find it quote amusing to read in teh ad that David Blaine "re-discovered" this. trick.
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shaunproof
Loyal user
Parts Unknown
212 Posts
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Posted: May 12, 2006 6:31pm
That should be "quite amusing" and not "quote amusing".
"teh" should be "the".
There's an extra period in there. And I'm sure there are other typos. Sorry about that.
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Scott Kahn
Special user
Clayton, NC
554 Posts
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Posted: May 13, 2006 12:30pm
I first learned Lin's Leap (AKA Card Leap) when I bought the effect from Tannen's back in the early 1990s. It has been in my repertoire since then. I have added some personal touches and handling modifications, but if this is Lin's Leap being re-marketed as "Strange Travelers," I'd be interested to see how David Blaine and Paul Harris turned a 2 page set of instructions into a booklet with over 40 pages???
Scott
Scott Kahn, M.D.
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Algebra2
Regular user
CA
152 Posts
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Posted: May 14, 2006 6:36am
How does this copare to Simon Aronson Red See Passover effect they both sound similiar...
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evolve629
Inner circle
A stack of
3838 Posts
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Posted: May 14, 2006 1:38pm
If the Strange Travelers requires no palming, I'm getting this one for sure!
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler
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TheTableTopTrixta
Special user
Northampton UK
662 Posts
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Posted: May 14, 2006 1:45pm
Missed my special delivery on Saturday so will pick it up Monday!!!
will get a review up then
Ash
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shaunproof
Loyal user
Parts Unknown
212 Posts
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Posted: May 15, 2006 5:06am
I think it's cleaner looking and a larger degree of freedom in handling than in Red Sea Passover. However, in RSP, the cards come from different decks and you end up with a red-backed mentally selected card in the blue back. This is a positive feature to some, so you'd have to consider what you want out of the trick. Also, you don't have to openly carry 2 decks of cards with you.
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TheTableTopTrixta
Special user
Northampton UK
662 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2006 2:42am
Anyone got this yet???
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david_a_whitehead
Inner circle
USA
2122 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2006 7:23am
Yes. I think it is very very good.
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da5id
Loyal user
Dublin, Ireland
252 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2006 11:20am
I got it and I love it. A rare treat to get such a well done effect. Paul Harris has a way of writing instructions that you don't see anywhere else which gives you such clarity on what to do. Every possibility is covered. There are multiple handlings given so you can do it if you have a table or if you do walk around. And there are some advanced/experimental suggestions given as well.
This effect is strong and has a simple plot that is easy for the spectator to follow. It resets easily and packs light.
Highly recommended.
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evolve629
Inner circle
A stack of
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Posted: May 17, 2006 11:23am
Well, this is a special order item and I still haven't heard when it will be shipped. Can I ask if the instruction comes in DVD or written? I really can't wait to get it after reading such positive reviews!!!
One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don't go in - Wayne Gretzky
My favorite part is putting the gaffs in the spectators hands...it gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside! - Bob Kohler
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da5id
Loyal user
Dublin, Ireland
252 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2006 11:46am
The instructions are written ... written incredibly well. Paul Harris makes it fun to work through learning the effect.
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zing82
Loyal user
Singapore
218 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2006 3:53pm
I've just got it from my mailbox this afternoon. After opening up the package, I was kinda disappointed that this effect requires gaffs. However after reading through the booklet (ya...its not a video) I truly surprised at how Paul Harris helps you to start and end up clean even though you are performing this effect with gimmicks. Totally changed my view about the effect after reading it.
Let me bring you thru the package,
What you will receive:
A 42 pages of full instructions booklet
9 Gaff Cards
11 Normal Red Bicycle Cards
A black Card Wallet to store your 20 cards
+ some miscelleaous Ellusionist adverts leaflets *laughs*
Routines
There are 2 routines taught in the booklet,
1. A Basic Method without a Regular Deck (this routine requires you to perform at a table)
2. Stand Up Performance with a Regular Deck.
Clarity in Instructions and Ease of Learning
I'm not sure if it's Paul Harris who wrote this booklet, even if it isn't him, he still got his editor to set the instructions in a really very clear manner.
Designed to read in a landscape manner, the instructions in it are written in details for every single steps of the routines. (e.g Step 1: Do this, Step 2: Do that) Readers of the Art of Astonishment books will have no problem at all, his instructions in this booklet are similar to the AOA series. Along with it are also a large numbers of illustrations.
The 1st routine is pretty much straightforward and handling is very easy. Whereas the 2nd routine will require a bit more handling, but its not that difficult, if you can catch a pinky break, you can do this.
This booklet is a very easy read and unless you don't understand a single word of English, I don't see a problem in learning this effect.
Bonus Options
In the booklet, it also mention and taught a couple of ways how you can perform Strange Travelers and end up clean.
There is actually a demo video on how the effect will look like when performed. The URL was given in the booklet, so I assumed its a tiny bonus only for the owners of this products.
FAQs
The ad mention that this trick can be performed with the gaff or with a regular deck. How true is it?
The words in the advert kinda mess up and mislead the people that this trick can be performed impromptu. Sorry, its not that way. The trick can only be performed with the aid of the gaff cards but it can still be incorporated in a regular deck.
Can I use it with the Ghost, Tigers, Vipers or even THE YELLOW DECK?
Unless you can find the gaffs cards in their respective colorful faces, in the meantime you can only performed it with Regular Bikes, Tallys and Split Spades decks.
Hmm..I can't think of anymore questions, but I'll be glad to answer them. Long post...thanks for reading this through...hope it helps.
For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice.
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