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RCarruth Veteran user Spartanburg, S.C. 341 Posts |
Pocket Voodoo - Liam Montier - A Review
Gimmicks and Online Instructions One of my favorite creators has re-released a new, expanded version of Pocket Voodoo. This is the Ad Copy: Fourteen custom printed Voodoo cards - Special hidden features make performing magic and mentalism EASY! - Kit comes in protective carry case Liam Montier's 'Pocket Voodoo' is a perfect piece of pocket sized mind-meltory! 14 custom printed Voodoo cards with special hidden features that make magic and mentalism EASY! Liam's favorite routine: You draw a stick man onto a business card to represent a victim, which is left in the hands of a spectator. An innocent passer by is shown a collection of voodoo cards, with voodoo dolls that have pins in various places. The stack of cards is placed aside. The innocent party is now asked to name someone they wish to direct some 'bad mojo' towards. Let's say they go with 'Gordon'. They write the name on a piece of paper, and then select one of the cards at random. The ritual is now complete, and the chosen card is turned over - it shows (for example) a voodoo doll with a pin in the chest. The paper is touched to a flame to complete the ritual, and the name vanishes in a brilliant flash of fire! You gingerly turn over the 'victim' - the business card placed aside at the beginning, and show that the stick man now has a serious burn, right in the centre of his chest! And this is just ONE routine with the Voodoo cards... Liam teaches alternative handlings, a multiple prediction trick and even discusses further ideas for incorporating these beautiful props into other routines and tricks. My Thoughts: Pocket Voodoo is one of many smart productions by Liam Montier. It seems every month another effect or DVD arrives from Liam and/or Big Blind Media. Fortunately, it's not overkill.. it's magicians full of both ideas and understanding of and for other magicians. Before you jump to conclusions and say.. "...Hey, didn't they release Pocket Voodoo once before?" Yes.. they did. But as Liam explains, "Pictures are smaller, but sharper, and the nail art is larger. ( The originals were Polaroid size, and these are playing card size.) Plus, new features included on the cards enable a new routine and a triple prediction. The new feature also permits many new tricks.. The original version was a total sell out, and, rather than simply reprint the original, I decided to add in the cool new features.." I must admit fairly I did not have the first version, so my thoughts are based solely on the new version. The cards are complete with online video instructions, roughly 38 minutes, and I recommend taking the cards out of the heavy-duty plastic carrying case they come in, sitting yourself in front of your screen, and simply following along as Liam teaches. Simple enough. I like the cards, as they are playing card size and easily manipulated. They are, to me, slightly heavier than traditional cards and made to last through many performances. The artwork is well-suited for the theme and I have no complaints with either the quality or design. The effect is created to invoke a spooky feel, thus the name, and fits nicely with Halloween or similar celebrations. It's mentalism.. not magic, so don't think you're going to perform this to its potential during a sidewalk presentation. This is best suited for a close, intimate performance, where your tone, mannerism and inflections all add to the feel of Pocket Voodoo. Be an Entertainer... (See a video at the below link..) Pocket Voodoo is rated at a beginner skill level. I agree. Although not super-simple, it's definitely easy enough for beginners to master with a little practice. It's one of those effects that excels in the hands of beginners and experts. Beginners appreciate the ease, and experts appreciate the potential. I'm going to step outside my box and disclose the new design includes markings that make the performance easier for all. They are not at all obvious, and would not expose anything to anyone, including other performers, who are not privy to the instructions. Again, I can't compare these to the originals.. but I'm sure those of you who own the originals will immediately see the advantages and new possibilities. If you favor mentalism, magick, or simply something different from your conventional magic, Pocket Voodoo is a very affordable effect, from some very creative minds, that allows you to create a feel and a story.. and maybe touch a few raw nerves in the process. I recommend it to my friends and readers... $25.00 From Murphy's Magic and their select Associates.. https://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=65666
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Thanks much, nice and helpful review
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