I am looking for a piece by piece T & R routine. I've heard a lot of good things about Ripped and Repaired, but a lot of new T & R effects have come out recently. Which would you recommend? Thanks.

Do a search. MANY threads on this with some great info.

Hi jcrai,
It really depends on what you are looking for. I recommend you do a lot of research on this forum to find what is right for you. Don't hesitate to use the search.

I will give you a starting point:

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......9&40

This thread will give you a run down of the majority of the effects out there including flash restorations as well as piece by piece.

As for my own effect UnRipped I would be happy to send you a demo video. Try to get a demo for as many of the effects as you can so you can see how much potential they have for visualness, cleanliness, logic, presentation....and so forth. It is worth your time to find one that is right for you. You may end up learning them all and then creating your own!

Happy Hunting

-Gared Crawford

I have just released a version to add to the countless that are already out there. Basically, I'd say pretty much the same as Gared above. Check out all the different effects and see which ones appeal to you, and then learn them. From that you will get a feel for all the different methods and approaches, and end up with a routine that you can call your own.

Best,

T.

My version is out as well. But honestly, the video for it doesn't do it justice. It is Phoenix Rising, which is a flash restoration. If you are aiming more towards a piece by piece, check out Sean Fields' Fusion, Gared's UnRipped, a new one called Re-Attached, and Tanner's version.

Later,
James

James,
I actually already own Pheonix Rising. It is a great trick with natural handling. It absolutely kills as well. Right now I'm looking for a piece by piece. I'm thinking about getting re-attached or ripped and restored, but I'm still not sure. Thanks for all of your responses.

Jcrai,

Any one of the four routines James mentioned above or Zach Allen's HEAL as well would work out well for you. The Reformation is an excellent piece by piece T+R as well, in Guy Hollingworth's book.

T.

All of these are great tricks that you all have listed. I created Re-Attached actually. What I did when I started out is I bought every T&R I could find and tried to find the one that fit my performance style best. I perform my own trick most often, but I also perform UnRipped, Ripped and Restored and Reparation. Also Fusion is a great one as well. A video for Re-Atatched is right around the corner.


Im also looking forward to learning Phoenix Rising soon.....

Good luck

Thanks for the compliment. I perform Phoenix every night, sometimes as an ender to my ACR, and it slays. As far as piece by piece, I would have to recommend so far, Fusion, and Re-Attached. As I have not learned Tanner's or Zach's quite yet. I have HEAL, and will read over it shortly, and hopefully will have Healing Touch soon. When I get them, I am going to post a review of each one. Oops, forgot about one. I have heard ALOT of good things about UnRipped as well. That one may merit a look.

Later,
James

Hmmm...to further add to your choices, I just remembered Daniel Garcia's Torn...apparently this will be out sometime soon on DVD, with an updated handling. Should be something to look forward too as well.

T.

I have Torn by Garcia on video-- it has many similarities to some other T&R's...... nice routine though.

Where is Re-Attached available from?

As far as I understand it, Re-Attached should be available from your local dealers. Most of the torn and restored routines mentioned above are available either online or from your local dealer, if they are pretty well stocked.

T.

Are you talking about Lance Ackerman's Re-Attatched because that is available from magic-notes.com

Very sorry about the mistake, I quickly cam back to edit it but it was to late. I meant to say Hocus-Pocus and it cost $12.95

Yup, Hocus-pocus has my effect along with many other sites. Gared gave you great advice-

I think it is best to get a few different T&R's and see which one works best for you. I always reccommend Re-Attached, UnRipped, Reparation and now, if yo ulike flash restorations, Phoenix Rising. Also, Ripped and Repaired by David Forrest is unique. I think what you will find in these 5 is they are all different. They all bring something original and different to the table. Set-ups are different, restorations are different, handlings are different. I think if you learned these ones, you will find the one that works for you. BUT, this is just my opinion. All have their own positives and negatives.

Hi Guys,

Allow me, to humbly submit my effect "Ripped-Up", into the mix.

This is a "Flash Restoration" T&R card routine. The method/principle involved has never been applied to ANY other T&R card routine out there.

"Ripped-Up" will be available at finer magic dealers worldwide, early April. With Lots of color photos, learning this effect is easy. One night easy, in fact.

Later,

Peter

Hollingworth is God, most of us are not worthy of sitting at his feet. I know it's hard to deviate from the most popular "Miracle", but if I was to do a torn and restored card trick, I'd do Jay Sankey's "Cardboard Contortionist." It's not terribly difficult and is very effective.

Why not take the road less travelled? Good luck with whatever you decide.

Reparation is pretty visual.

I like Reparation, but the only way I have seen it look good is when Lovick performs it....