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Darrin Cook Special user 621 Posts |
I do a mini-act that I call "Paul Harris for a Day," which uses his table hopping routine. Instead of ending the solid deck as a conclusion to the ambitious card routine, I treat it as a separate effect.
In Paul's version a spectator is asked to cut the cards. Of course, he can't. He finds out that the deck is solid, but it isn't clear to the rest of the audience. When the ambitious card effect ends, I move into what I treat as a completely different effect --the frozen deck. I rub my finger over a glass on the table, then over the deck, commenting that the cold will cause it to freeze solid. I toss the deck onto the table where it lands with a clack and a rattle. The effect is immediately obvious to everyone. |
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Donnie Loyal user 224 Posts |
Well Dave, i think logic is a fine thing, if you work for N.A.S.A. I am a free spontaneous guy and linear thinking isn't neccessarly my thing. I try to make things logical from a philosophical stand point but every once and awhile i think a little spontaneous surprize isa good thing, warranted or not.
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martinka New user 67 Posts |
David,
Thanks for the feedback. I tend to lean towards working in the logic. But agree that at times, the added layer of logic can detract from the effectiveness. I never really thought about why. Do you think that it's because the final outcome is telegraphed and the element of surprise is no longer there (as in, "then the ring must be in your wallet") ? Or is it that the spectator has a more complex scenario to resolve at the moment of astonishment and as a result is thinking more about "what" has happened rather than "how" it happened ? Or maybe something else ? |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Quote: Very interesting, Darrin - it was exceptionally kind of you to share that with everyone.On 2002-09-14 22:09, Darrin Cook wrote: |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Quote: I think the answer's closer to the latter. What do you mean, since you have a car key, where must the borrow ring be? It's too complicated, the logic is defendable, but it's too serpentine for my tastes.On 2002-09-15 05:49, martinka wrote: |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Quote: I agree, Donnie.On 2002-09-14 22:15, Donnie wrote: |
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Logan Inner circle 2289 Posts |
I enjoy the reaction I get whenever I end with the Dark Card kicker!
A card is selected & signed from a blue deck. Any signed card routine is carried out, like an Ambitious card routine. After doing the routine, the magician explains whey it's easy to find the spectators card. He mixes the deck and spreads it face up, saying, "Because it's signed of course!" and pulls the card out. He reverses the ribbon spread, showing all the blue backs. Then the magi asks, "But is it easier finding it now?" the spectator shakes her/his head. The magician replies, "Actually, it's MUCH easier because your card is the ONLY card in the deck with a RED back" and he flips the card over, showing it to be red! This ALWAYS gets a good reaction (for me at least) and jaws always fall to the ground! Hope you're familiar with it David! Cheers! Logan
You've been hit by, you've been struck by, a smooth criminal.
Singapore's Hairiest Corporate Comedy Magician! |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Logan -
I AM familiar with it. The method for "The Dark Card" is excellent, and clean. |
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martinka New user 67 Posts |
Another surprise ending I have is a card to wallet gone wrong where the specator empties my wallet only to find the card is not there. Then I have them look at my drivers license, where they see their card in the photo sitting on my shoulder.
It's also created a double take or two at the airport . My license expires this month and I'm not looking forward to getting a new one. |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Quote: That's excellent. I worked at a studio last season where they issued photo IDs, so you can guess what I did...but it's not nearly as classy as a driver's license.On 2002-09-15 13:50, martinka wrote: |
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martinka New user 67 Posts |
Hehe... that works.
I may go for a Jumbo card this time through as I think it would show up better and the scale may make it look like it is a poker card closer to the camera. I am going for the new photo next week, the big challenge is convincing those govt workers that I always wear a card on my forehead. |
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rickmagic1 Inner circle MIddle Tennessee area 1544 Posts |
I do several routines (though not in the same performance) that have "color different" endings. Thought Sender by Burger, Doc Eason's Impossible Opener, and JC Wagner's "Polish Marked Deck" is my latest addition.
If you've never done that routine, get the A1 tapes and learn it. The color change is strong, but the marked deck ending is STRONG!
Richard Green
The Modern Conjurer Coming soon: Victorian Secrets: An Evening With The Spirits! |
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David Regal V.I.P. 828 Posts |
Rick - I'll have to look up the Wagner trick. "Thought Sender" is a killer that few people know about.
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rickmagic1 Inner circle MIddle Tennessee area 1544 Posts |
The Wagner routine is only in "7 Secrets" as a color changing deck routine, but his routine on the A1 tape is hilarious. You start with a blue deck which you say is marked. The ending is that the two chosen cards are the only blue cards in the deck. The red deck is marked on the back, but the funny part is only you can read the markings...they don't make sense to the spectators (you have to see it to understand).
Rick
Richard Green
The Modern Conjurer Coming soon: Victorian Secrets: An Evening With The Spirits! |
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