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the fritz Special user 647 Posts |
But I love your patter on the trick (can't remember the name of it off the top of my head) where you say "This is the fastest cull of four-of-a-kind that I know." That is a great little trick and I'll bet a lot of magicians thought YOU were the original Cullfather after seeing you do it. Great stuff, Harry. Don't ever stop writing for us!
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JohnG V.I.P. 372 Posts |
Keep an organized mental list of your top impromptu effects.
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wsduncan Inner circle Seattle, WA 3619 Posts |
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On 2009-04-28 05:30, Lawrence O wrote: You could not possibly be more wrong. I suggest you see Paul Cummins or Doc Eason perform the multiple selection routine. |
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Griff Loyal user Florida 285 Posts |
Hey esmolko. There are so many impromtu effects that can be done in this situation, but it really depends on your skill level. In a restaurant environment I can't think of anything stronger than card on ceiling. It is very simple and the card stays there as a reminder... If I am put on the spot and have to "do it now", I just pull out the 4 aces and do Vernon's Twisting the Aces, followed by Dr. Daley's last trick. These 2 go together perfectly. If they insist on picking a card do what pepka says...Triumph (I agree with him by the way that this is the greatest impromtu effect ever).
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magicfish Inner circle 7006 Posts |
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On 2009-04-29 23:26, wsduncan wrote: Lawrence is not wrong, he is right. Multiple selection revelations are different all together. It is one effect. The effect is that each selection is found in more and more interesting and challenging ways building toward an eventual climax. That is one great effect. If you have someone pick a card find it, then for your second trick, find a selection in a different way, then for your third.. etc, etc, it will become meaningless and it won't matter how you found the *** card. Lawrence couldn't be more correct. Sincerely, Magicfish |
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loyaleagle Special user Montgomery Village, Maryland 567 Posts |
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On 2009-04-28 10:48, John Carey wrote: These will destroy your friends and can even be repeated if there is mixed company (people who have and haven't seen the tricks). The old friends will enjoy seeing the new ones fall into the old tricks and traps! Also, I suggest John Bannon's Dear Mr. Fantasy, which has a number of impromptu effects. He even has a nice "preparation trick" to get the 4 aces into position for whatever you'd want to do with them. Bannon is a master at what you're trying to do with your friends: impromptu card miracles that stay one step ahead of the spectator.
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts |
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On 2009-04-30 14:23, magicfish wrote: Ok, well, just to clarify, as Lawrence was replying to my comment, this idea of doing multiple pick-a-card tricks in a row isn't what I meant. My idea was that, if you're desperate for something, get a good force, stock up on revelations, and give them one such trick per week while you're putting more practice into other, deeper routines.
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Terry Veckey Regular user Medford, Or. U.S.A. 140 Posts |
""Impromptu" means nothing in the context of magic. Everything should be rehearsed. A show is possible with 10 seconds, 10 minutes, 10 hours, 10 days, 10 weeks, 10 months notice. the time just gives you a bit longer to steal the props - but everything should be rehearsed so you are always ready for the show." - Bob Read - "Props By Oxfam" - A chat with Bob Read (April, 1978)
Too bad he cheapned his magic with laughter. Terry Veckey
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EdgarWilde Regular user 120 Posts |
What about having the deck set up in an arrangement BEFORE the question to show something comes up?
ie after practicing/playing just set the deck up in an arrangement for a trick to do. Your friends won't suspect a set-up as the question came up randomly. Or just give the deck a quick false shuffle which keeps the stock intact and throws them off course. During the course of a trick, like searching for card(s) (selected, joker, aces or otherwise), you can set up for the next one, or the trick after that... |
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