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kShepher Elite user Washington, DC 470 Posts |
Numerous Uno
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kShepher Elite user Washington, DC 470 Posts |
Sorry, I jumped the gun and didn't see the word TEN.
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kebmo3108 Regular user Austria 113 Posts |
What a fun topic !
The tricks which have an easy handling, are fun to do and do have a rather easy setup are on the list. In no particular order: 1. Diminsihing not likely (Paul Gordon) 2. Twister (Paul Gordon) 3. World´s best Card trick (Paul Gordon)- FASDIU 4. C3 (Paul Wilson)- FASDIU 5. Toibox - Card to box (Jonathan Kamm) - so much fun & FASDIU 6. ACAAN with two decks (DaOrtiz) or PURACAAN with one deck (Boris Wild)- both FASDIU 7. Order & Chaos with two decks (Will Houstoun)- more Setup involved but so strong ! 8. Hidden Influence (Nick Einhorn)- so strong - FASDIU 9. Chicago Opener (super clean version with SF-Spray and a Crxxp - you can shuffle the deck though...) 10.iPOP (Boris Wild)- FASDIU Jeopardy and McDonald´s aces together with a Phantom/Omni Deck would be on my list too, if it were 12 tricks to choose. |
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
I am pretty sure I answered this thread some time ago, but, with so much to discover in magic, I reserve the right to add to, subtract from, or just generally muck about with my list. I have been performing Magician Gambler from Personal Collection. It's a beautiful estimation routine that while very impressive already also serves another important function, namely, if you've wanted to try estimation but felt it too risky then give Magician Gambler a try. (You can also learn Estimation Aces from the Best Ever DVD set since Personal Collection is out of print. The two are very similar but I feel that Magician Gambler is a tad stronger). The routine is structured that it is almost impossible to miss. It's a dead cutting to the aces routine and thanks to it, I am hooked on estimation material. I mentioned that it is almost impossible to miss cutting to the aces and I am being quite truthful. I've gotten to the point where I don't even have to look at the deck anymore; it really is that "almost" foolproof.
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
That's some of the good stuff, Vlad.
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kebmo3108 Regular user Austria 113 Posts |
Those lists are very individual. There is for sure no wrong or right ! It is determined by someone’s style, the experienced reactions in the Past, wether you would enjoy the trick yourself if you were the spectator and in which stage of the „magic Journey“ someone is.
If someone does not enjoy the ungaffed OOTW Plot but does not like to use a gaffed deck either and does not like to bend the cards either , so why performing the trick ? Same with Ace Cutting , I personally never got good spectator-reactions out of it , while others might make a miracle out of it - so why in the world should I perform it if the Vernon strip out move, (sorry can’t remember the correct name) gives me much better reactions in terms of Ace production. There is so much good stuff out there and even so much more trash and it is hard to pick the right things for yourself but it all comes down to personal preferences. So it should be crystal clear that 1. there is not only one opinion 2. there is no judge !! The only judges are the people you are performing for. |
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
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On Oct 10, 2018, kebmo3108 wrote: Hey mate, Why so defensive? This thread is about each of us listing/discussing what routines we imagine ourselves doing for the rest of our lives. I don't think anybody implied or inferred that you are SUPPOSED to perform specific routines or execute specific sleights or employ gaffs or "work." Of COURSE there are no "correct" answers for a thread like this. We're not debating Kantian dualism after all or why the sea is boiling hot or whether pigs have wings. You do make a good point about some plots not fitting some performers. I've seen a lot of guys bring down the house with Sam the Bellhop type plots. I've never had much luck with them so I don't try to perform them anymore. Additionally, and perhaps the "why" I never got good reactions from those story tricks is the simple fact that I do not like them. Therefore as a performer, I am less inclined to give the routine the treatment it deserves. ACR is another. I perform Larry Jennings's Ambitious Classic because it isn't just an ACR. There are fine ACRs out there and one of my favorites to watch is David Regal's. However I've seen too many performers do ACRs with more phases than there are points in the Magna Carta. Audiences aren't stupid and by that seventh phase it becomes a mere puzzle - at best. So, to ask the same question as you, "Why should I perform it?" Anyhow, I like your list. I just combed through this thread again a couple of days ago and I find this thread a really amazing resource for things that perhaps I should look into plus it helps me to get an idea of what all of us seem to prefer as individuals. Best, Vlad |
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kebmo3108 Regular user Austria 113 Posts |
Vlad, no worries 😉 - all good - I like you’re response., you are right.
I was actually reacting to the thread of Mr. Lorayne as I found it not very helpful (sorry Mr. Lorayne), so I felt the need to make a statement 😇. |
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jmvives Regular user 117 Posts |
I would say none. Evolution is inherent in the life of the artist.
"Make your magic meaningful" Max Maven
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snushy Veteran user 338 Posts |
In no particular order...
1. Invisible Palm Aces (Paul Harris) 2. Dr. Daley's Last Trick 3. Miracle Ace Cutting (Marlo) 4. Card Sharp and 4 Gamblers (Harry Lorayne's masterpiece IMHO) 5. Card on Ceiling (Ammar) 6. Ten Card Poker Deal (Harry Lorayne) 7. Oil & Water (Tamariz, Lavand, Behr) 8. Las Vegas Leaper (Paul Harris) 9. Card Calling (Ronnie Gans, Osterlind) 10. Miracle Flying Cards (Osterlind)
YOU KNOW WHY YOU DON'T SEE? BECAUSE YOU DON'T WATCH! - SLYDINI
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Mr. X Elite user U.K. 440 Posts |
The Mysterious Appearance the of Aces - Stanley Collins
The Alpha Four Aces Trick - Collins/Marlo/Ascanio Cavorting Aces - Harvey Rosenthal Chink a Chink Aces - Kane/Sadowitz Swap Around Aces - Dave Campbell Repeater Card to Pocket - Edward Marlo Never Give a Sicker an Even Break - Roy Walton A Borrowed Match - Dominic Twose Open Travellers - Edward Marlo M.E.S/A Match Made in Cincinnati/Miraculous - Lorrayne/Vernon/Swain
So much to do. So little time.
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kShepher Elite user Washington, DC 470 Posts |
Subject to change as my skills improve...
Halo Aces - Lorayne Amazing, Plus - Lorayne Numero Uno - Lorayne Spectator cuts the Aces - Lorayne Magical Flight - Lorayne The Lucky coin - Giobbi The Invisible Card - Giobbi Triumph - Vernon Against All Odds - Ortiz The Psychotronic Card - Ortiz |
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts |
Need a ruling from the judges... If I do a Multiple Selection Routine, does that count as a single trick out of the ten? Because it can be subdivided into multiple individual tricks.
It feels like cheating, and I've been told that cheating is bad.
JACK, the Jolly Almanac of Card Knavery, a free card magic resource for beginners.
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
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On Nov 2, 2018, kShepher wrote: Fantastic list! |
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kShepher Elite user Washington, DC 470 Posts |
Thx! Magical flight needs work.
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
This was fun to read through 5 years later.
Maybe some choices have changed?
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I think I can comment now since I'm adding card material like never before.
Gemini With A Kick (My take on Gemini Twins, with a kicker ending.) Three Phase (A card peek revelation with Mark Mason's Think-A-Card and a Card to Wallet ending.) Kranzo's EZ Oil and Water A Matching Routine (From a video on Craig Petty's MagicTV. I remembered the principle from a Bruce Bernstein routine.) Invisible Deck Homing Card to Wallet (Carlyle/Schindler) Multiple Selection Big Deal (influenced by Steve Spill, Don Alan, and Steve Beam.) Eight Card Brainwave Sidewalk Shuffle I'm looking at a number of great routines for future additions: Shuffle Bored, Gene Anderson's Si Stebbins routine but with a different stack, routines by Paul Gordon, Harry Lorayne, and John Bannon. |
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Deckstacker Elite user Sunny SoCal 442 Posts |
Since the previous poster only actually listed 9 tricks, I'll add a single one, my current fave:
Red Herring by Ben Earl (which I modify by trimming off a few bits here and there to speed it up a little.) I'd actually include a couple of tricks using ESP cards, but those would probably be considered "out of bounds," so I won't.
Never try to teach a pig how to sing. You will waste your time, and it annoys the pig.
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
The number one favorite card trick of mine isn't even on my old list. And my current close up set is different than 5 years ago. But number one will probably always be
Contact Colors by Aldo. I love the reactions this trick gets, it's easy and fun to perform. Other current faves on my list: ACR I should have done it myself. From a Bill Malone DVD but I forget the creator. The Biddle Trick Really! Ultimate 3 card Monte Color Monte Virginia City shuffle - my own story though. Search and Destroy Card to forehead There are others on my list, but these are definite lifers.
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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disbelief New user 50 Posts |
I agree with Deckstacker. Red Herring by Ben Earl.
This topic is great! |
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