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Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
Hey guys,
This Thursday http://www.mindlapse.net will be releasing my new effect, Maverick. Maverick is a visual ambitious rising card effect. So, I will be offering 3 free copies of the Maverick PDF, only condition is, that you have to post a review of it. Anyone interested drop me a PM. I’ll let you guys know when the 3 have been chosen in the next coming days. Full Trailer: http://vimeo.com/4341232 Product info page: http://www.deechristophermagic.com/maverick.cfm Cheers, Lloyd Barnes. |
Alan Rorrison V.I.P. 2494 Posts |
That looks well.... bloomin stunning. Nice work
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Rpascual Special user USA 667 Posts |
I like it. Very visual. Nice.
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maurermagic Regular user 110 Posts |
Looks great.
Gary |
Cory Chapin Loyal user Of God! 270 Posts |
Looks like real magic!
Cory
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Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
Hey guys,
Thank you all for the great comments, really appreciated!! The 3 winners have not all been chosen for the free copy of the PDF to review yet, so there's still time to PM me. This will be released this Thursday 30th of April at http://www.mindlapse.net Any questions feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer them without tipping the method. Cheers, Lloyd Barnes |
Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
First review in. Note: Dee Christopher sent this to the reviewer, so it may be biased.
link here: http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=18324 or read this: "MAVERICK EFFECT DESCRIPTION: A card is selected and signed. The card is then placed outjogged about a third of its length, a few cards from the bottom of the deck. The magi then shows the deck slowly and fairly all around with the card outjogged. The magi then regrips the deck in mechanic’s grip and tells the spectators to watch as the outjogged card then begins to slowly rise up, as if melting through the cards. When it gets a few cards from the top, the right hand waves over the deck and reveals that the card is now on top of the deck. THE PDF: The Pdf is really well done: the text explain you step by step how to make the gimmick and how to perform also thanks to the images. The Pdf also will teach you a face up version and a facedown version. THE GIMMICK: The gimmick is one of the most clever think that I have ever seen in magic world: it is really easy to do ( 10 second if you are really really slow) and very little: so you can make the gimmick with every deck and thanks to its size you will end clean!! THE EFFECT: The effect is not really easy to do and a little knacky but it is awesome and fun to perform: with experience, practice and following the tips of Lloid you will easily be able to perform it; it will be sure your favorite rising effect. RELEASE: Thursday 30/04/09 at mindlapse.net/ If you have any question don't hesitate to post them. I also want to thanks Dee Christopher for giving me the honour to look at this project before the release. Obviously special thanks to Lloyd Barnes the creator of M@VERICK " Cheers, Lloyd |
Christopher Williams Inner circle Portsmouth, UK 4464 Posts |
Ok, I was forunate to receive one of the free copies, and offered to give an honest and open review.
To start with, I do not know Lloyd Barnes, however, he did tell me we have met before at a convention a couple years ago, to which I don't remember and apologise for, but just from reading this manuscript, I can tell he has a long future in Magic and more importantly, the creating of Magic. I won't bore you with the things such as what is the effect etc, as if by reading this, you should already know what it is. You will receive a 19 page pdf, which is well laid out with many pictures to aid with the understanding of the effect. You will realise the pictures are reveresed images, which is a little strange at first, but if you let your eyes not focus on that minor point, all will be fine. The pictures are all accompanied by clear and concise text explanations detailing the actions, suiting to the running pictures as well. It really would take a 'slow' person not to be able to follow along with these instructions. Added to the fact that method itself is really simple, you can't go wrong. Would a video download have been better? Perhaps, but being someone who prefers to read as opposed to watch, meaning I really have to concentrate on every litte word for me to get the actions correct, I can't personally complain. As I have said, the method is simple, yet effective. When I watched the demo, I just thought 'Wow', then when I read the method, a huge grin literally appeared on my face. It is devious and to think it fooled me, is great! The method will not please everyone, and not everyone will try it, which is a shame, as I think almost everything deserves a try at least once. I made the gimmick up, and actually timed myself in making the gimmick...my first one, I made in 4.19 seconds, the second time, 3.65...i am sure I can beat that record, and will try to on my next attempt! The handling itself is simple for an adequate card handler. Althoght the method is simple, it is also sort of bold, so do not let that put you off. The fact that it is simple, should encourage you more to want to perform this. Angles? Perhaps there are some minor angle issues, but not many, in fact I would say the angles are great with all factors considered of the method. There is a tiny amount of sleight of hand going on, or at least required, but nothing too hard, and of which almost every card Magic enthusiast of the modern day should be able to cope with. Is it worth the money? I don't know, as I don't know how much it will sell for, but knowing the method, I would say it will be worth it no matter what the price, as long as you actually use it. As said before, some will like this, and some won't. Some will use this, and some won't. I hope to be one of the Magicians that IS using this, and think Lloyd has truly created something Magical and devious. More magicians could learn from creativity like this. The effect can be done either face up or face down, and is certainly worth the small amount of practice it will take to perform this visual effect. Congratulations Lloyd Barnes on a really well thought out and produced, visual Magic effect, and I look forward to anything else in the future you may release! ~Best Chris |
DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Thanks for the review Chris - I'm really glad you liked the effect!
This is something straight out of Lloyd's repertoire, While I don't perform too much visual magic these days, I've used this in several casual instances and it works so well. It is a little bold and rather cheeky - but in my eyes, that makes it even more fun to do!! This will launch tomorrow at a mere £10.50! Now with the "£" so low, not even the Americans can complain!:D Looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow - Sign up for the newsletter to hear the very moment it releases! Best, D.
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Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
Thanks Chris, this is a really good and thorough review. Thank you for taking the time out to do this.
Enjoy Maverick, Cheers, Lloyd |
DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
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Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
Hey everyone,
I’m not sure if you’ve heard the news about mindlapse.net In brief, Dee Christopher sent this in an email to the artists at mindlapse.net “Mindlapse will be ultimately slimmed down to be my personal outlet for my products or any item I might buy in if my involvement warrants this. (i.e. White Star) So, I'll be pulling Impromptorn, Maverick, Freezer Burn and the coming soon banners from the site and undergoing a renovation.” Dee is still good mates with us artists so all is good. Good news is… Maverick is still for available, Along with Geraint Clarkes set of notes entitled Devious, and can be purchased at Geraint Clarke and myselfs new site http://www.disturbreality.com Any questions people, just drop me a line, Cheers, Lloyd |
DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
Hey Guys,
Just to chime in as I've been out to the country away from civilization for the last few days! Lloyd covered pretty much everything above, but I received a few emails asking about the other effects. For the time being, I'm using mindlapse as a personal outlet as opposed to a production label, which is where it was headed. All the artists featured were close friends, but I feel that at this point in my career, it's not the direction I want to be heading. The effects released are all still AWESOME effects, I did not remove them for any other reason but those mentioned above! All the best, D.
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Lloyd Barnes Special user 544 Posts |
Hey,
Just want to drop in and address those of you that contacted me, inquiring why Maverick was not available through the http://www.disturbreality.com shop. Basically, there were technical issues regarding the site we are using to host the products, but all this has been fully resolved and Maverick is now available for purchase. Here: http://www.disturbreality.com/Disturb%20......ick.html Cheers, Lloyd |
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