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mrswilson New user Kaiserslautern, Germany 23 Posts |
Hi!
Does anyone know Hollingworth's "Once upon a time"? I did search the forum, but couldn't find anything. I have two main questions: I found one review on the web, which says there are quite a few sleights of hand to master. I am a beginner! I can double a card, know some false shuffles, the Elmseley count, and not much more until now So, is it something for me already? Can I tell German stories as well or is there anything written on the cards? Thank you in advance! ...Nicole
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niva Inner circle Malta (Europe) 2970 Posts |
Hi.
This is a beautiful effect. I haven't had the time to fully master all the routines yet. Because although they are quite easy to execute, and according to what you say you can do, you can do them, but they ned quite some time to learn the sequence of moves and the script by heart. The backs of the cards have words written on them in english, but I guess you could tell the stories in English if you so wish. The stories you can tell are the Three Bears, Cindirella and Jack and the Beanstalk. This is a cute and beautiful routine/s.
Yours,
Ivan |
runawayjag Inner circle 1085 Posts |
I have learned all three and am in awe of Guy Hollingsworth's creativity. The effect of making a children's story "come to life" with a set of cards is an unimaginably brilliant idea to me and Guy made it easy enough for even a beginner to do. The stories could be told in any foreign language, I would suspect. I would think they are universal and common to most cultures. The effects are simple beginner's effects, but within the context of the stories they truly do appear magical. This is a great concept.
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niva Inner circle Malta (Europe) 2970 Posts |
What I like most is how the moves and effects make sense for the story. Take for instance the three little bears story. At one point Goldilocks comes to a crossroad in the woods. The "deck" is split into four piles signifying the roads and the spectator chooses where Goldilocks should go. Eventually Goldilocks finds the cottage where the three bears live.
Usually in a story deck routine moments like these are not present. Here you find such moments throughout all the three routines. Simply amazing. And I don't think they only apply to children.
Yours,
Ivan |
Stefan O. Special user 624 Posts |
It is simply great and only basic slights are needed. DL, false cuts etc. will suffice.
I used to know all three stories but most of the time I only perform Cinderella. (Almost exclusively for adults!) The routine takes about 5 Minutes to perform and is just beautiful. I do it completely in German telling the story of Aschenputtel, allyou need to do is translate the original story. The required slights stay the same, of course. For more information simply PM me. Regards Stefan |
mrswilson New user Kaiserslautern, Germany 23 Posts |
Thank you so much for your messages! I definately must have this one now!
...Nicole
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