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Cyberqat Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts |
So... this came today. And, its one of the trickier reviews I've tried to write.
I haven't tried this on anyone yet and probably wont for a bit as the handling will take some practice. So this review is purely based on "what you see when you open the package." That being said, I won't reveal anything anyone doesn't already know. In many ways, this illusion is similar in both function and effect to another I already own-- Ben Harris' Enlightenment. And I find it easiest to compare them side by side. The Carbone gimmick is thinner then the Harris gimmick, though the Harris gimmick may be performed in a spectator's hand whereas the Carbone Gimmick can't. The Carbone Gimmick does allow for a "prover card" beneath the levitated card that can be removed, whereas the Harris gimmick does not. The Harris gimmick requires you to do something with your hand that gestures at the deck and limits its movement to some degree, the Carbone gimmick does not. HOWEVER the Carbone gimmick requires some small movement of the hand holding the deck. As previously mentioned, the Harris gimmick may be placed in a spectator's hand and that's how I generally perform it. Although they are both delicate devices, the Carbone gimmick strikes me as being a bit more fragile then the Harris one. And in the end, the Carbone Gimmick (in my estimation at least) is a bit clumsier and requires more practice at handling. In watching videos of various performances of Carbone's I also think the Harris gimmick is a bit easier to make smoothly rise and fall. In the end these are *very* similar illusions and really which you buy and perform will probably come down to personal taste. Myself, I'll probably put this in a drawer and continue to perform with my Enlightenment CID. One last comment, there are many Tenyo tricks you would hand to your 10 yr old-- this isn't one of them, unless he or she is unusually careful and studious. The gimmick is delicate and the operation takes some reasonable dexterity and serious practice.
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Angelo Carbone V.I.P. 1475 Posts |
Thanks for your feedback. Just to clarify your review - a hand movement is not used to rise the card. Instead a small finger movement is needed to make the card rise. There is a differnce. The finger movement is totally hidden by the hand and card so the illusion created is that the hand and fingers remain totally motionless.
You may personally feel you can't hand my floating cardtrick to a 10year old but perhaps you can't also hand out Enlightenment either. It is an excellent effect and method but wouldn't you be wary of handing the trick to a 10year old too? They could trap their fingers between the powerful gimmicks or could even shatter one of them becuase of the power of the other. I know you were talking about Tenyo tricks but just wanted to point it out. Anyway it depends on year old no?
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Cyberqat Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts |
Hi Angelo,
You are absolutely right that a 10 yr old could not handle enlightenment. I didn't mean to imply there that that comparison was with Elightenment, but rather with other Tenyo illusions, and just meant as a caution for those buying for kids given the past history of Tenyo products. Thanks for pointing out the potential confusion. I didn't want to say too much about technique because I was being very cautious about revealing anything about the gimmick. Since you've said it now, though, I can comment. And yes, to be clear, it is a motion of a single finger that is easily hidden. Looking at the performance videos you can in fact see how easy it is to hide. And in return, the motion of the gesturing hand needed to perform Elightenment is very inobvious and extremely easy to justify. So neither is a problem with performance, just a difference. To be clear, it is quite a clever illusion and I'm sure will perform very well for many people. As I think I said above, both the Floating Card and Elightenment have pluses and minuses. Which is preferable to you as a performer really falls into the area of personal choice.
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Angelo's effect is wonderful. One of it's main features is that it is easier to carry around than Enlightenment--you don't need a magnet. I use BOTH.
Benny
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Angelo Carbone V.I.P. 1475 Posts |
Thanks Ben! Your Enlightenment is wonderful too! More smoother ascent than mine. Both are different enough to appeal to anyone and everyone.
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Btw... another advantage of Angelos gimmick occurred to me last night. Its thin enough it might be palmable. I'll need to experiment with that but, if I can come up with a good way to palm it onto and then back off of the deck then the deck can be fully examinable both before and after.
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xl18 Loyal user 291 Posts |
Don't know about a 10 year old but I gave Angelo's Floating card to my 12 year old son and he loves it. It took some practice but he can now do it reasonably well.
Also he suggested that this trick can also be done in the spectators hand. You can place the deck in the spectator's hand and place your hand directly underneath his ("to keep it steady"). The spectator cannot see the gimmick and it appears that you are not touching the deck at all when the card floats. It also prevents the spectator from trying to peak underneath the floating card as you are pretty much holding his hand in the correct position. I don't know if doing it this way would work in a professional environment but it seemed to work fine on a couple of friends he tried it on. Also, he does palm the gimmick off while the spectator is busy examining his floated card. Can't comment on Enlightenment as I don't have that one yet but it looks great as well. |
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He sounds like a great young magician. Its a really good sign that he is coming up with his own routines and uses for props!
I tend to guess though he would fall on my "more studious" side above. He practiced before trying to show it to his friends?
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Angelo Carbone V.I.P. 1475 Posts |
I have not thought about trying it on a specatator's hand. Will have to give it a try.
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On 2010-07-18 02:15, Ben Harris wrote: Quote:
On 2010-07-22 13:53, Angelo M Carbone wrote: Ah! I like that!! - You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Ustaad,
There's quite a story behind the independent development of both effects, and how Angelo and myself graciously gave each other room to move and dance--without stepping on toes. Benny
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On 2010-07-27 22:23, Ben Harris wrote: Hi Ben, Oh! OK. I didn't know that. This is a classic case of how two creators can work together gracefully and with mutual respect with one another without the world coming to know what was going on behind the scene. I had great regards for you and Angelo and now you two are like Icons to me. Incidentally, while you were developing the Enlightenment, I was also developing a similar effect using magnets. As Enlightenment's release date was nearing, I had fully developed my contraption and I gave a hint in one of my posts here on the Café. That is when Angelo wanted to know about my contraption. We exchanged a couple of PMs and e-mails and I showed Angelo my design. Angelo, after seeing my design, told me that we both (yourself & me) had used the same principle but with slightly different gimmicks. I was told that my gimmick was much lighter and transparent to the eye then yours. However the method of working was the same in both cases (Ah! Two minds thinking alike!! ). And then on Angelo's advice I shut up. This was all done behind the scene. Probably Angelo might have apprised you of the same as by now he was in full knowledge of both gimmicks. Of course mine cost just $3 to build the entire contraption (including a deck of cards, motor magnet and the gimmick) less the main magnet. That is when I felt that you and Angelo were true friends. With much respect & regards, Narendra
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Narenda,
It is amazing what does go on behind the scenes. There is a lot of mutual co-operation and friendship, all anchored in the love for our art. With deepest respect... Benny
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Angelo Carbone V.I.P. 1475 Posts |
Narenda,
One of my biggest 'wants' was to let Ben sell as many Enlightenments as he could before my Floating Card hit the market. I definately wanted to give him the space he deserved after all the time and effort he put into the product. I didn't want mine to be overlapping with his and thus I held back for a good while before contacting Tenyo. Best wishes, Angelo
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
What a sweet-heart!
Benny
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GEMINI Regular user WA, USA 193 Posts |
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On 2010-07-28 05:27, Angelo M Carbone wrote: Wow Angelo! This is a classic case of one creator respecting & caring for another. It was a token of mutual appreciation, admiration and friendship from one creator to another. I have personally learnt a lot from you both - Men of Substance. Isn't the Café a great place? One never stops learning here. Best regards, Narendra |
Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
Sorry I didn't see that my son's ID was open and I inadvertently posted through his ID.
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