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gabelson Inner circle conscientious observer 2136 Posts 
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I just got "Predict-a-Chip" from Bob Solari, and it completely fooled me, despite being based on an existing principle of which I was familiar. Out of four different colored poker chips, the spec chooses three to put in different pockets, and one to hide in an envelope. It could not appear more fair. You predict the outcome of all four. It's about as much bang for the buck as you can get for $14.95. Really solid stuff, presented in a new, unique way.
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Pit Boss Special user 573 Posts
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I love little self contained items like this. I have heard the routine is a little over-procedural. Is this the case?
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gabelson Inner circle conscientious observer 2136 Posts
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On 2008-04-05 22:26, Pit Boss wrote: IMHO, it's not over-procedural, if I'm to understand what you mean. It doesn't seem "restrictive" on the spectator- and the last phase REALLY makes them feel like every choice could not be more fair. With all the high-end, highly-gaffed crud that's out there, it's rare to find a simple, elegant gem like this. |
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Pit Boss Special user 573 Posts
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I trust your judgement as you know. I will pick this one up. Thanks, JD
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Andy Moss Special user 713 Posts
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Is this similar to the effect 'Freewill' which I already own? Does the 'procedure' for 'Predict-a-chip' seem as fair? Which effect do you prefer?
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digitaltrip Elite user 452 Posts
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On 2008-04-06 15:41, Andy Moss wrote: They're similar but personally I prefer Predict-A-Chip (I own both). The procedure for Predict-A-Chip is fair in my opinion as it all seems so random and every decision is made by the spectator. And the bonus of this effect is that you can predict the identity of 4 chips versus the 3 in Free Will. As I mentioned in my previous review of this trick, the only thing you have to ensure is that the spectator follows your instructions. This should be not be seen as difficult or restrictive...in fact, they still make all the choices and that's the incredible thing about it. In the end, you predict what each chip colour is and in which spectator pocket and envelope. This packs small and hits them hard. Speaking of the Free Will trick...I have my own beefs with it. Without giving away too much...the "grain design" of the 3 wood chips are obviously different. They should be identical. For those who know what I mean, this is a glaring explanation for spectators as to how the trick is done and it undermines the actual method used. To be fair, it just might be a defect with the one I received and not necessarily the case with all Free Will tricks someone else might get. |
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12968 Posts
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I just don't believe specs look that close. Then with the multiple layers they could never put it all together.
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Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts
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John,
I believe at least two separate occasions I have been called on the wood grain with free will.
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/9160
Sleightly Better Magic Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rkXnNp8CxftN-rxU_WcbQ |
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Andy Moss Special user 713 Posts
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Thanks digitaltrip,that was helpful.The fact that four rather than three chips are used for the effect makes it all the more interesting. Clearly the procedural 'routes' have been very cleverly thought of.
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MagoStevo Elite user 478 Posts
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To be fair, it just might be a defect with the one I received and not necessarily the case with all Free Will tricks someone else might get. [/quote] Not really, my friend got his and the back marking was inconsistent and hence undermine the actual methodology.
Never ever have bad thought,you never know who is listening....
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digitaltrip Elite user 452 Posts
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On 2008-04-08 08:10, MagoStevo wrote: Good to know MagoStevo! Now I'm really ticked off! 
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evolve629 Inner circle A stack of 3838 Posts
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On 2008-04-06 22:30, johncesta wrote: The spec can examine the chips in Predict-A-Chip as closely as they want. There's nothing to find!
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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digitaltrip Elite user 452 Posts
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On 2008-04-11 15:43, evolve629 wrote: I think John was referring to my post about the graininess of the chips used in the trick Free Will.
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tdowell.jpg "View Profile") Inner circle 1050 Posts
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On 2008-04-11 16:00, digitaltrip wrote: I think Evolve is just pointing out that Predict-A-Chip does not suffer from the same abnomality as Free Will.
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digitaltrip Elite user 452 Posts
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On 2008-04-11 16:50, tdowell wrote: That is definitely true! Another thing I love about Predict-A-Chip...everything fully examinable. |
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Fingers_Fidge Regular user England 123 Posts
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This looks an interesting effect, the only thing that puts me off is the chips don't look authentic. Could I replace the chips this authentic casino chips and use the name of the casino rather than the colour ?
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gabelson Inner circle conscientious observer 2136 Posts
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You can absolutely substitute casino chips-- which right there should tell you how fair it appears.
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