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chr!s Regular user newcastle 163 Posts |
The Effect...
The performer has a card selected and signed. He folds it clean in half and, with the signed face of the card in view, sets the bottom half of the card alight. He lets the card burn 'til around a quarter of the card is nothing but ashes... he flicks some ash from the card to clean it up a little. Then the impossible happens... He takes a step back, and slowly waves his hand over the incinerated card... whereupon it visually restores! It can immediately be handed out... The Review... Okay, this is odd. For a while, amongst my magician friends, I've been talking about how I prefer performing T&R effects with flash restorations, as the choreographed hand-dance of piece by piece restorations leaves me cold. However, it is impossible to take away fom the visual impact of a piece by piece in comparison to all at once/flash restorations. So I wanted a flash restoration which was fast and sudden, but which did not take away from the effect visually... I was given Cinders. The effect is crystal clear; Card is burned, card is restored. But it's the little things that Dee has added that truly make this effect a showstopper. The card is signed across it's face. The cards face is towards the audience at all times. As the card burns, the signature is still visible. The contrast between phases is incredible- the burn is slow and deliberate. the restoration is quick and sudden (though with a bit of tweaking, one could take time with this phase as well- I prefer the contrast.) The effect really DOES look as clean as the blurb describes. It is a stunning new concept, and one which I'm sure will inspire lots of variation in handling, which Dee has publically encouraged. I have performed this numerous times on the street and it is a true worker, and something that I can truly see myself doing for a long time! At a pinch- 9/10 Priced at £6.66 GBP and available directly from Mr. Christophers site, http://www.deechristophermagic.com, it's WELL worth your time and study. CL
"you can't see your own rub-a-dub..."
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Hey Chris, Thanks for the review!
I'm glad the new eBook is being received so well!:) I look forward to hearing some more comments! Cheers, D.
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bloodkin Special user 646 Posts |
Dee, are you going to put a demo of this on your site?
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
I was hoping to shoot one in the caves last night, but didn't get a chance.
I'll have one ready for when the eBook goes on general release and will be sold on Lybrary and MagicShop.co.uk along with some stores. For the moment it's only available at http://www.DeeChristopherMagic.com I'll get a demo sorted as soon as I can, but until then you'll have to trust the comments on the effects aesthetics from other members! [I can attest though, in the most biased fashion, that it does look nice ] Thanks for your interest bloodkin! D.
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chr!s Regular user newcastle 163 Posts |
Yeah, while waiting for the demo (how ever did products sell before the video revolution?), you'll all just have to trust the UN-BIASED reviews of the customers!
I have been performing this for a little while and let me tell you... this took the place of 'my most performed destroyed and restored card' effect... Even above 'Hoodwinked'! CL
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Thanks for your support Chris - I knew you liked the effect, but I didn't know you booted hoodwinked for it!:P
D.
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FADE Regular user Los Angeles,CA 135 Posts |
Hey Dee,
I sent payment to your attention through paypal and I'm really looking forward in receiving the CINDERS manuscript. I trust this is gonna be good! Keep up the good work. I'll talk to you soon! David
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3091 Posts |
It's truely awesome and looks so darn REAL! Thank you so much for this Dee!
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Hey Thanks David, I'm sure you'll enjoy the work!
And Micheal thank you for your comments also, I knew what I wanted to achieve when setting out to create Cinders a few years back and I went through SO MANY different methods you won't believe! This is the one that in mine opinion, was most practical and had the real visuals and grace. I think the convincer is that the spectator sees the flames licking their signature - It looks impossible! Thanks a lot guys! D.
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chr!s Regular user newcastle 163 Posts |
Yeah, Dee, you really did gofor the best method. I remember when you showed me one of the other, more involved (mechanically at least) handlings, It looked awesome, but had it's angle issues. In terms of practicality, you're onto a winner now.
CL
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Yeah, As I mentioned to a few people on the Theory 11 forums, I went through COUNTLESS gaffs, gimmicks and such to figure out the best way to achieve this effect.
When I first decided I wanted to burn and restore a signed card I spent 6 months just going over every possibility until I settled with this one. I think it has a simple enough handling that you can put all effort on performance, while having great visual appeal. I'm glad you guys are liking the effect! Cheers, D.
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Tony Chapparo Special user Albuquerque, NM 704 Posts |
I picked this up on Lybrary.com a few days ago and have read through it and worked out the handling, although I have only performed this once so far I can see this is a true worker in every sense of the word. It is direct, has non-complicated handling,impromptu,visual,no reset and hits the paticipant straight between the eyes. I have been performing Brent Braun's Torched & Restored for quite a long time and love it, this will fit the bill nicely for times when I haven't made or carried my set up for Torched. Pick this little manuscript up and give it a go, I think you will find much to like about it. Two thumb tips up!
Tony Chapparo
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Hey, Thanks a lot for your comments Tony! I appreciate your thoughts!
I'm really glad you enjoy the effect! I truly hope you have great success with the illusion! Cheers, D.
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mentalv Regular user 105 Posts |
Anything by dee christopher is hot!
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Not to be a killjoy, and no offense to Mr. Christopher, but I disagree with the raving reviews above. You can read my full review at Visons at the link posted below, and I assure you that I, too, am unbiased, as I have never met Mr. Christopher and have no stake in how well or how poorly his offerings sell. I state the reasons for my dissenting opinions in my review.
Let me add that I understand that some people will like something and some won't like the same item. My own offerings have received both extremely good and extremely bad reviews. I just thought potential buyers might want to read another opinion. http://www.online-visions.com/reviews/0804cinders.html
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Thanks for your review Scott, I'm sorry that you didn't get on with the effect - As you say, different people like different things!
Thanks again for your honest opinion!:) D.
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