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JamieD Inner circle London 1798 Posts |
Ill not deny, I am a huge Caleb Wiles fan. I have both of his previous books and also his effect Holy Blank. Imagine my delight, when I see a new trick by Caleb Wiles on Vanishing Inc magic. That excited me, then I read the description which made me twitch with excitement and THEN I saw the demo and wet myself because it looked so cool!
It came today..... Caleb Wiles NEVER seems to disappoint! This effect for those who don't know is a fully automatic effect with multiple climaxes. Its like the close up equivalent of a muli-phase chair test routine. Its mind blowing! The method is one of those which works but, no matter how much you think about it, your not sure HOW it works. You do not touch the deck at all. WIERD! I urge you to make your way to his site and check out the demo and I'm fairly sure you will press buy instantly. I have not been asked to write this review, I did not receive it for free etc etc. I just really love it. By far the best effect I've brought so far this year! From this day on, let it be known that I will never pass up any Caleb Wiles trick! http://www.calebwilesmagic.com/?page_id=395 Jamie Daws
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Chris Piercy Special user Dorset, England 932 Posts |
Until the 1st and 2nd kickers I wasn't too impressed to be honest, but looking at it from a layperson's point of view it is basically impossible.
I really like the idea of using cue cards, I have a trick of my own which uses a printed out set of instructions that the spectator reads to the performer - so from that angle I think it's excellent. Without handling the deck at all it's difficult to see how you'd get much more magic out of a trick. Nice work Caleb |
Cameron Francis V.I.P. 7025 Posts |
What fooled me when I first saw it was the fairness of the selection. Totally threw me off even though it shouldn't have!
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JamieD Inner circle London 1798 Posts |
The demo surprisingly doesn't show just how fair it can be. What it doesn't show is that the card can be inserted anywhere back into the cut section of the deck and they can cut them as much as they want AND then the remainder of the deck further looses it in! A very clever piece of engineering methinks!
Jamie Daws
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Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
Caleb was recently at my home in Toronto and when I asked him what was "new" he casually mentioned this effect, downplaying it big time.
When he finished doing it for me I actually applauded- and I can't remember the last time I applauded during a jam session! The effect is very strong, the method is clever, and there are enough subtleties/ideas to make a purchase worth it even if you already know the method. And yes, I believe that- because I actually grabbed one from Caleb. Ben
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Caleb Wiles Inner circle Indianapolis, IN 1132 Posts |
Thanks for the kind words, guys. I've received a lot of positive feedback about this since I've posted the video demo. It's not the kind of thing you'd probably do walk around because of the table space required. But, in the right situation, this effect KILLS a lay audience.
Caleb
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Chris Piercy Special user Dorset, England 932 Posts |
Hey Caleb,
I checked out the couple of videos on your blog. Do you know if Eric Jones has any plans to release that insane two card transpo he demo-ed? Congrats on the trick, it'll do well I'm sure! Chris Piercy |
Caleb Wiles Inner circle Indianapolis, IN 1132 Posts |
I'm not sure if Eric plans on releasing it or not. He's got some really cool work with the idea.
For those who are wondering what the heck we're talking about, here's the direct link to the video: http://www.calebwilesmagic.com/?p=1400 Caleb http://www.CalebWilesMagic.com
Check out my Main Event project (DVD or Download).
"Magicians, stop what you're doing right now and pick this up!" - John Guastaferro "Caleb Wiles is the real deal!" - David Williamson "...my very highest recommendation." - John Carey |
philipsw Loyal user 206 Posts |
At the risk of resurrecting an old thread, Caleb's excellent FACT seems to have been re-released - perhaps in the light of the fantastic performance on Penn & Teller. It was my first time of seeing it - and as many have said above, it is a fantastic effect. In the right setting it would absolutely kill (for want of a more pleasant metaphor!). You can read my full review here: https://www.bicycle-cards.co.uk/2019/03/......-review/
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
Another thread also resurrected https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......orum=218
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philipsw Loyal user 206 Posts |
Thanks! Hadn't spotted that one!
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
Just now saw this for the first time in an offer through my e-mail. Looks awesome. I have Caleb's DVD set, but this is new to me. I like all of Caleb's stuff. The man is a genius.
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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videoman Inner circle 6732 Posts |
I totally agree Daffy, love Caleb.
Caleb Wile's FACT and Copycat by David Parr are two of my favorites that I always keep in my back pocket ready to go when at a dinner party or having a meal with a few friends. I like to perform them to a mixed group rather than a “guys night out” because I prefer performing them alongside a woman. They are both fun tricks to do and very entertaining as well as very strong. PS- for those interested, in place of the bell for Copycat in a social situation I simply use whatever is handy and available, usually tapping a knife against a glass. Don’t be afraid to improvise. |
daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
Amen!
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
By the way. It occurs to me that some card effects are, well, card effects. This release by Caleb seems to be in the categorie of what I would call "SHOWPIECE."
The difficult must become easy, the easy beautiful and the beautiful magical.
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