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double_lift Veteran user Platform 9 3/4 355 Posts |
I can tell you that's true, I've witnessed it hundreds of times (although, I can't get used to it )
And we've discussed it many times, but he insists on leaving his gaffed cards scattered all over the table at the end of the effect and walk away like if nothing happens. It makes me pretty nervous, but he does it nevertheless and I still have to see someone picking up the cards to check them out. It's pretty amazing, I know...
"There's a world of difference between the spectators not knowing how something is done and them knowing that it can't be done."
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MueCard Inner circle 2964 Posts |
I think that I have seen in the above mentioned video clip,[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijBBxgcXgk / Juan Tamariz El Famoso Juego de las 4 Cartas Azules] that Juan pockets the cards after the climax for moment and then removes cards from his pocket and hands them out to the spectators.
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Vraagaard Inner circle Copenhagen, Denmark 1479 Posts |
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On 2008-08-22 07:15, MueCard wrote: Or you can do a switch using a himber wallet just like Darwin Ortix does in many of his effects with gaffed cards. Handled casually it flys by every time. |
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Quentin Inner circle 1020 Posts |
This effect is best performed with the audience looking down on the cards. Misdirection for the move is covered each time by the appearance of the fourth card. It is perfect for strolling and is instantly reset.
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EscapeMaster Loyal user 296 Posts |
> It cant be examined and it screams "more than 4 cards"!!!
Indeed. I remember seeing it on the Paul Daniels Magic Show before as a kid before I knew any magic and thinking "Why are those people so amazed, the man clearly has more than 4 cards." |
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T. Joseph O'Malley Inner circle Canada 1937 Posts |
I watched him do it live at a convention, from about 1 metre away. The whole thing is so fast paced, hilarious and crazy that my brain didn't have time to catch up. It was a wonderful trick to watch live.
tjo'
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BarryFernelius Inner circle Still learning, even though I've made 2537 Posts |
I also have seen Juan perform this live, and it was an exhilarating experience. In Juan's hands, this was a work of genius. In my hands, not so much.
I can only speak for myself. When I consistently work on my performance skills, I become a better magician, even though I'm still doing the same tricks. Nearly every time that I quit working on performance skills and go in search of a new trick, I end up wasting a lot of time. As always, your mileage may vary, etc.
"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time."
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PaulGreen Inner circle 1133 Posts |
Hi Everyone,
As mentioned, this is a version of the Mackenzie Drink Trick. Ken Brooke sold a version called "Chinese Poker". I think it was credited to Mo Howarth. I have a version called "Magicians Playing Poker". In each case, the patter is what sells the trick. Enjoy the search. Regards, Paul Green |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
Paul - you are quite correct that 'Chinese Poker' was the creation of Mo Howarth and marketed via Ken Brooke's Magic Place in the early 1970's.
Oliver Mackenzie's Drink Trick was sold by Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio in the 50's. It also appeared in Harry's 'in-house' magazine - The Gen and the original instructions were reproduced in 'Ken Brooke's Magic - The Unique Years'. Of the 3 versions (Mackenzie, Tamariz and Howarth) I would give a huge 'thumbs up' to Chinese Poker - it's a much more entertaining routine with a better creative plot.
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
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topchange52 Regular user 178 Posts |
The original routine The Mckenzie Drink trick is fast paced and uses the buckle count. In theory it looks fairly obvious to the performer but as there's so much going on the spectators focus more on the changes rather than the likelyhood of extra cards. My friend has performed the original routine with the original cards for many years and still gets great reactions with it
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Quentin Inner circle 1020 Posts |
Oliver McKenxzie's My Drink Trick and many similar tricks are based on a routine of George Sands published in Hugard's Magic Monthly.
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Hideo Kato Inner circle Tokyo 5649 Posts |
It is the 'Super Optical Illusion' by George Sands published in October 1946 issue of the "Hugard Magic Monthly".
Hideo Kato |
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Quentin Inner circle 1020 Posts |
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On Sep 13, 2016, Hideo Kato wrote: Thank you. I was too lazy to look it up. George Sands also published a series of seven books starting with '50 Years of Magic' and finishing with '56 Years of Magic' Super Optical Illusion is in 51 Years of Magic. George Sands is one of the most underrated people in magic. He was a working professional with a wide knowledge of - and creativity in - all branches of magic and the allied arts. |
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EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2196 Posts |
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On Aug 22, 2008, sohaib wrote: I was trawling through some older threads about Tamariz and looking up information about his Four Blue Cards routine. Here's a performance clip that shows the Unknown Cards routine from Magic Makers, which is indeed very similar, minus the Joker: There's another performance of the Unknown Cards here, while someone following Tamariz' handling of the Four Blue Cards can be seen here. In the hands of anyone other than Tamariz, this routine is very difficult to pull off, and the handling looks very unnatural and awkward. As others have noted, Tamariz performs his version of the trick at breakneck speed. Most people take around 90 seconds to perform this trick, but he pulls it off in under 40 seconds, and as a result there's no chance to notice any potential issues with the handling. You can see Tamariz do the amazing Four Blue Cards routine here: |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
Breakneck speed for the displays ... it works for him. You can also see how carefully he sets up the moment where he gives out the cards at the end.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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Sophocles Loyal user 251 Posts |
Easy to see what’s going on with Unknown Cards. Anyone doing this routine? Reactions?
I’m going to test with normal cards but may be too thick... I’m thinking of doing this with blank back and then make colors appear in end rather than start with 4 blue. That better justifies pulling out the blanks as an additional effect. Spectator can’t say why not use your current deck. |
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