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Alan M Elite user California 433 Posts |
Hi Daryl,
I read in another topic that Cardboard Chameleons is still a staple of your performing repertoire. I'm a big fan of the routine and still have the original instructions and playing cards from my purchase in 1985 (Thanks for the Jerry's Nugget cards, by the way). On my booklet the copyright says 1981 so in realizing that you've been performing this for 25+ years, I would be interested to hear how you may have evolved this routine over the years or if you've stuck with the same handling as originally written. Not asking for exposure here, just any thoughts you may add or a heads-up if there is anything updated in the current set of instructions that you feel is worthy of study for the students of this routine. I've never had the pleasure to see Cardboard Chameleons performed by you, but I understand that you teach the routine on a Steven's Magic Video. Is there any other available source to see your performance? Thank you in advance for any interesting tid-bits that you care to share about this classic and how you may have shaped it over the years. -Alan |
Tom Dobrowolski Special user 655 Posts |
I too purchased and have used this routine since the early 1980's. It's where I learned one of the best secret weapons (move) in card magic the MTOTCSD. A move I use in many different situations. "Chameleon Cards" began my obsession with the "wild card" type plot which led to the creation of my own "In The Hands Wild Card" that I marketed (that Daryl provided a great endorsement for see my website. Thanks again Daryl). The MTOTCSD is integral to my wild card routine and is explained thoroughly (with Daryl's permission) on my DVD.
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gkfreed Special user 532 Posts |
I bought Cardboard Chameleons back in 1981 or 82 when Daryl lectured for our club. A week later I purchased 5 sets (at bargain prices) from the guys in my club who swore they would never do it. It was never that "hard" to do, just a lot to remember, but what a great trick with a killer climax!
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Curtis Kam V.I.P. same as you, plus 3 and enough to make 3498 Posts |
This is a wonderful routine, but as you've noted, a lot of guys think it's just too much for them. In response to that, I rewrote the routine so that it is done entirely with Rhumba Counts. (Okay, I kept the Elmsleys in too, but who can't do those?)
Not that I'd do it this way, but it's kind of fun to see how little work you can do and still pull this off. Just thought I'd let you know, in case you want to give it a try.
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts |
This is a great card trick. I used to do it in the 80's, too. Might be worth a second look.
Robert |
Daryl Easton 1955 - 2017 174 Posts |
It’s nice to know that magicians are still thinking about and performing this routine. Just as a reminder, this is one of only three tricks I performed to earn the gold medal for Card Magic at FISM. After all of these years, it still plays well. It’s true that I have added a few things to the routine since it was first published but I plan to save these for a future release. I see something like “The Complete Chameleons” with a beautifully printed set of cards, written instructions and a DVD with TONS of additional material included. If you like this trick now… you’re in for a real treat in a few months!
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Mitch Schneiter Special user West Linn, Oregon 672 Posts |
I'm very excited for the release of "The Complete Chameleons"! In the early 80's I attended my first magic lecture on an island near Seattle. Daryl was the magician and he was amazing as he entertained and taught. At the lecture he performed Cardboard Chameleons and it totally fried me! It was magic! And at the end there were just regular cards - no gaff cards. There is so much magic that happens. Fantastic effect. I'll have to get on your e-mail list Daryl.
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Curtis Kam V.I.P. same as you, plus 3 and enough to make 3498 Posts |
Just for the newer students--Daryl, I assume the Ambitious Card was the third effect you did to win FISM Cards, and if Cardboard Chameleons was the second, what trick was the first?
Can you tell us a little bit about formulating an act for contests?
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Sounds like a real winner . . .
Cards never lie
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