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William Draven Elite user Las Vegas, NV 486 Posts |
Title: Messado Rings
Artist: Joshua Messado Producers: Ellusionist Link: Not Released Yet. Retail Price: $70.00 USD Learning Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult Length of DVD: 1 hour 28 minutes Notes: This is a close up linking ring routine. Practice will be required to master all the intricate details covered in this DVD. Includes: • Instructional DVD • Leather CD style caring case • Messado’s Rings ◦ Key Ring ◦ Single Ring ◦ Double Linked Ring DVD Features: • Play All • Chapters • Trailers Joshua Messado, an up and coming artist from the city of brotherly love demonstrates then his close up linking rings routine which is beautiful, fluid, and smooth. This review is of a product that was a special Magic Live treat! Ever been to a convention before, walked by the dealers table, and saw that one special unique thing that caught your eye? This was that one thing for me this year at Magic Live. As I strolled past the Ellusionist table I saw a very dapper dressed young man pitching to a crowd of magicians asking them to come close and watch his hands. Before my eyes I saw something I have not yet seen done with linking rings. I saw this young man flip, twirl, catch, link and unlink the rings in flourish fashion. This young man’s name is Joshua Messado, and like the rings in his hands I knew I was hooked. When you put the DVD in you’re going to find close to an hour and a half of solid easy to follow tutorial that teaches in full all the ins and outs of working with Messado’s rings. Joshua teaches it slow enough that it is easy to follow along and learn, especially if you’ve never worked with rings before. Personally one of my favorite links Joshua teaches is the silent link and unlink. This move is pure magic for me. Another little thing about the video that I enjoyed is the profound lack of a catchy music look running in the back ground. Ellusionist doesn’t rely on catchy music, or fancy cuts to carry the magic on this video. Messado’s rings is one of the most ideal effects any close up artist or street artist could own. If you put the time in to master the all the nuances Joshua teaches you’ll have a reputation making master piece that will easily fit into your coat pocket, your brief case, or your close up bag. This is something that you can take anywhere and melt minds with. When I give my product scores below I am measuring them on a scale of 1 to 10. 1 Being absolute the worst score possible, and 10 being the absolute best, making a score of five average. The four points that I grade upon is Product Quality, Teaching Quality, Sound & Video Quality and Overall Quality. Product Quality: 8 The quality of everything from the special caring case, to the DVD, and even the rings themselves, are all solid. This is something I have come to expect from Ellusionist. Teaching Quality:9 Joshua’s teaching is methodical, slow, and empowers the viewer with the confidence that they can and will master the rings with enough dedication and practice. Nothing feels rushed, forced, or missed. Video & Sound Quality: 9 Video and sound are both excellent. No glitches, clips, audio out of place, or annoying background music distracting you from learning the moves. Overall Quality:9 I loved it. This will be something you use every day, every show, anywhere and at any time. Pay close attention to Joshua Messado everyone because I’m sure this won’t be the last we see or hear from him. |
mindpirate Regular user Northern Virginia 186 Posts |
I'm really looking forward to it.
~MindPirate~
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videoman Inner circle 6732 Posts |
Nice review, but you neglected to mention the size of the rings.
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MagicBrent Inner circle 2574 Posts |
Is this easier than the Shoot's ninja rings with regards to the amount of time to put into practicing it?
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RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts |
I think that his teaching makes some of the moves easier...
I got the one handed link down using some of his tips, where I was having a heck of a time before. RevJohn |
Blindside785 Inner circle Olympia, WA 4541 Posts |
Thanks for the review, which you write very well!
I'm looking forward to these upcoming Ellusionist releases. Wayne Houchin's needle effect and Massado Rings look worthwile to add to a professional set. |
Honest Deception Mike Regular user 125 Posts |
Messado's Rings is GOOD! I have seen him many times in person rock an audience up close and even in a parlor setting.
Michael Scanzello
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Keith Mitchell Special user 799 Posts |
This is my very first set of rings and a whole new experience for me. After doing so much card and deck tricks from the left hand I am using the Key ring from the left hand as well. While Joshua Messado is using the Key ring from the right hand does it really matter if it is right or left hand?
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Quentin Inner circle 1020 Posts |
No it doesn't matter in the least but you may have to make some minor adjustments to the various moves which should be obvious once you understand what you are trying to achieve.
Messado is avery good teacher. |
scottjenkins Loyal user 218 Posts |
How big are the rings?
Scott Jenkins
Magician Member of the AMA Joe Porper's partner! |
Kbuck54 Veteran user 343 Posts |
Scottjenkins
I ordered these rings and are going to be here tomorow. I will give a full report and size of rings.. Shazam Keith
SHAZAM!
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Kbuck54 Veteran user 343 Posts |
Got these rings today. They are fantastic. Beautiful black tongston they ring like church bells. Measure 4 and 1/2 inches. The key ring is slightly beveled at the edges. Leather like {?} zippered case is very nice. The rings are just a little smaller then Ninja set. Which is fine for me. The DVD is wonderful. Pro quality production. Great moves and flurishes are tought very well. I give these rings and DVD an A+++.
Keith Shazam
SHAZAM!
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LeoH Elite user 437 Posts |
Just received my rings today. I am very impressed with the quality of the set. The rings come with a leatherette CD case that protect the rings. The rings themselves are nice. They are black, which are different from the usual chrome/steel rings. Messado is an excellent teacher. He takes things slow and easy, and gives very thorough and clear instructions. This is a wonderful package and I recommend this highly.
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