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Eddini_81976 Inner circle 2183 Posts |
I only had enough money to buy one volume. I'll rate the tricks 1-10, with 10 being the ABSOLUTE BEST. I because of computer typing problems won't describe the tricks too much, but I'll comment on each one and so on.
1. 2 Shuffles Harry - I think this is one of the best tricks on the tape. A very good triump effect with a killer ending. You need practice definately for this one. (9.5) 2. Perfect Stop Trick - This to me was a "okay" trick. I wonder though if "The Lazy Man's Card Trick" would be just as effective though. I'll have to perform this one for comparison. (6) 3. The Smith Myth - This is a very good trick with coincidence. I'd perform this however with a Big Crowd with the spectators sitting far apart, so that they can't compare notes, then immediately go into another trick. (7) 4. Mind Reading Chicken - This trick absolutely floored me. Another one of the best on the tape. This is a "Show Trick" however as it does take some preperation. (8.5) 5. Alway Cut Cards - This is a cutting the Aces routine. This is another "okay" trick. This is a good trick if you do lots of Ace Cutting Routines, and you want to "vary" your methods. I've just seen better effects/methods out there using a similiar theme. (6.5) 6. 6-Card Royal - I have to admit I didn't care much for this trick. Without going into methods, how you can convince people you have only X amount of Cards with that thick a packet is beyond me, but Michael can, so it's possible I guess. (5) 7. Future Deck - To me this is the true GEM of this tape. This is a very clean prediction effect. I even bought a new deck of cards for this trick. It's going straight into my act. It does take some preperation, but it's VERY WORTH IT. The trick is easy, and it's a mind blower it fooled me. I even think that a deck like this can be marketed seperately to be honest with you. (9.5) 8. Cards Across - This is a okay trick. I just think with the extra props, and the Magician doing the counting it just isn't "as clean" as lets say the Bill Malone method is. (7.5) 9. $2,000 Transpo - Except for the story, this trick isn't really new. I like Jay Sankey's trick on his "Best Of Jay Sankey" volume one better. It's just more visual to me. The story here isn't too bad though. (7.5) 10. Cheater's Poker - This is another "okay" trick to me. It uses something in it's method I like to stay away from. The explanation is a little confusing, at least to me. (7) 11. Color Changing Deck - This is another VERY GOOD trick. I've been practising this one. This is another one that is going straight into my act in due time. It's Visual, it's a Stunner, and it's Easy. I like this one very much. (9) So my favorites are Future Deck, 2 Shuffles Harry (which now gives me motivation to learn a certain shuffle), Mind Reading Chicken, (While although I love it, I don't think I'll perform it, only because of my performing venue, it's just not a practical as far as method/props for me to do so), and the Color Changing Deck. Just for variety's sake, I'll probably also do and fool around with, Perfect Stop Trick, The Smith Myth, $2,000 Transpo and Always Cut Cards. Overall, I rate the whole tape an (8). Note : I'm sorry if my spelling is missing letters. My computer says my "Virtual Memory" is low. I have tons of video clips, E-Books, Written Stories, and PDF Files, on my computer. I compressed them all in zippered folders though. Anyway on certain sites, like this one, yahoo, msn...ect, letters won't show when I type them. I have to hit the letter, space bar...ect, a few times for the letter to type. I know I have dust in my keyboard, but I don't think it's my keyboard however, because in Messenger, Word Perfect, the letters type out fine when I type them. For your information, I have 256 of memory, and 20 of hard drive. Maybe you know whats wrong with my computer. I'm SORRY to be off-topic. I need a Memory upgrade. It's taken like a half an hour just for this reply. I have to watch if each letter and space type out. I don't want to have to explain my spelling each time here, so I will just Copy & Paste this, and put it after every post, I post here. Again sorry to be off topic, but I just want people to know why, if my spelling is off. Thanks for your Patience & Understanding, Ed, (Eddini).
"Treat Others As You'd Want To Be Treated" - Jesus Christ
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Ed, thanks for that great, detailed review.
I don't think these new DVD's are as good as the first 6 volumes, from what I hear.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
Eddini_81976 Inner circle 2183 Posts |
Yes, I loved the first 6 tapes very much. I finally have a DVD player, which makes viewing A LOT easier. I still need 8, and 9 to really make a comparison, Ed, (Eddini).
Note : I'm sorry if my spelling is missing letters. My computer says my "Virtual Memory" is low. I have tons of video clips, E-Books, Written Stories, and PDF Files, on my computer. I compressed them all in zippered folders though. Anyway on certain sites, like this one, yahoo, msn...ect, letters won't show when I type them. I have to hit the letter, space bar...ect, a few times for the letter to type. I know I have dust in my keyboard, but I don't think it's my keyboard however, because in Messenger, Word Perfect, the letters type out fine when I type them. For your information, I have 256 of memory, and 20 of hard drive. Maybe you know whats wrong with my computer. I'm SORRY to be off-topic. I need a Memory upgrade. It's taken like a half an hour just for this reply. I have to watch if each letter and space type out. I don't want to have to explain my spelling each time here, so I will just Copy & Paste this, and put it after every post, I post here. Again sorry to be off topic, but I just want people to know why, if my spelling is off. Thanks for your Patience & Understanding, Ed, (Eddini).
"Treat Others As You'd Want To Be Treated" - Jesus Christ
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david_a_whitehead Inner circle USA 2122 Posts |
8 and 9 are even better IMHO
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tylerdurden New user 70 Posts |
Thx for the review.
I only have the first 2 volumes of this series, but I'm thinking of buying a couple more real soon. in your oppinion which is the best tape in this series, or better yet if I was only going to buy one more which one should it be. thanks in advance for any help you can offer. |
federico luduena Loyal user Spain 248 Posts |
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"7. Future Deck - To me this is the true GEM of this tape. This is a very clean prediction effect. I even bought a new deck of cards for this trick. It's going straight into my act. It does take some preperation, but it's VERY WORTH IT. The trick is easy, and it's a mind blower it fooled me. I even think that a deck like this can be marketed seperately to be honest with you. (9.5)" Hi, Ed, Thanks for your review. "The Future Deck", by Jack Vosburgh, has appeared in various books, including "Annemann's Card Magic", By Annemann, and "My Best", by J.G. Thompson (compilator). If you get those two books, you'll find many more gems. Use a Jumbo Index deck for making your "Future Deck". It has even white space on all the faces. federico |
tylerdurden New user 70 Posts |
Thx for the advice federico. I'll probably pick that up by the end of next week.
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tylerdurden New user 70 Posts |
Ignor me I'm a little sleepy
but I would like a little assistance |
ElliottB Inner circle 3250 Posts |
Thank you for the excellent review.
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