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atouchofmagic1 Elite user 470 Posts |
So here we go, my review as promised for Mariano Goni's effect Signed. This effect delivers exactly
what it promises, a signed coin teleportation. First of all allow me to state that the dvd is very well produced with both English and Spanish audio options. Mariano offers two handeling options on the dvd for stand up or seated at a table. The effect is very straightforward, you have a half dollar intiatialed on both sides and place it openly in your spectator's palm. You then continue to produce a small coin purse or envelope, wallet (whichever you prefer) and have the second spectator hold on to it. You then with no funny moves have your spectator close their fist around the half dollar. You then produce a quarter, give it a rub, and BAM there is your first visual change of the quarter to the signed half dollar. You state, that is not all and close your hand around the signed half dollar, only to have it vanish instantly and re-appear in the coin purse or whatever you are using. The gimmicks supplied are very well made by Tango Magic and should last a very, very long time. However, Mariano did contact me directly about an issue with a magnet, sent with the first batch of orders. This magnet,being a bit smaller than what he preferred to use, was apparantly a miscommunication from what I understand with the people of Tango Magic. I personally have found no fault in the gimmicks supplied,and can still perform the effect, I just place another small neo magnet for added strength. However, in the spirit of a good review, Mariano wants it to be known that larger magnets will be included with the second shipment. Now moving on to the nitty gritty. This effect should have been kept a solid secret in my opinion. Mariano has really released somthing special here, this is by far the most magical signed coin teleportation I have ever seen or had the priveledge of performing. Everything is explained in great detail, and I really like how each part of the trick is broken down and taught individually. I myself really like the Gravity Switch which is somewhat easy but very deceptive. All in all folks I give this 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up. Like I said, I truley believe Mariano should have kept this puppy to himself, but I cant thank him enough for releasing this gem to the magic community. I believe this trick is absolutley worth the money and deffinitley worth looking into. Mr.Goni my hat is off to you sir, you did a fantastic job. Oh, and one more thing at the end of the dvd I really enjoyed the "message". There is more truth in that than some may realize. I have never seen, or heard anything more inspiring than that on a magic dvd but I'm glad I saw it here. So one more time Mariano Goni, fantastic job, and thank you for such a beautiful trick. overall rating dvd quality=8/10 Teaching/Explanation=10/10 Gimmicks=9/10 Certainly worth looking into Always in magic -Bobby |
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Russell Davidson Inner circle Hampshire, England 1108 Posts |
So can you do this with different currency or is it only made for US?
Same goes for Cash Flow. The gimmick provided seems to be with a dollar. No good to anyone outside of the States. |
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atouchofmagic1 Elite user 470 Posts |
Russell, as far as I know the gimmicks are only available in US currency. Im not sure however if Mariano and the good people at Tango Magic will push for making gimmicks in other currencies. Perhaps someone else can chime in on the issue with more information.
Always in magic -Bobby |
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MarianoG Veteran user SPAIN 336 Posts |
Hello there. I'm here to point out that one of the coins is, of course, a half dollar, but the other one could be a fitting normal coin from any country. For example for Europe you can
use 50 cent or 1 euro. You can justify the fact that you use a half dollar with your patter... and since it's the coin that is being "signed" and examined, no suspicion will be aroused. Talking about the magnet, a stronger one is being provided with the next shipment, but should you find a small one in your package, just add any plain neodimium one and you are good to go. Best wishes and good luck! |
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
Just got this yesterday- I am in the process of watching DVD now. This looks nice, the gaffs look OK, but I do not want to comment to prematurely. For $80.00 I really want to check this out before I comment to much. Will post as soon as I get a handle on this.
RNK
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sketchomagic Loyal user Los Angeles 217 Posts |
Hey folks, I received my copy of "Signed" yesterday, here's my quick review: I MUST agree with atouchofmagic1 110% This is one hell of a DVD and secret from Mariano that he should have kept to himself, but huge respect to him for allowing this gem to be produced, learned and mastered. I'm not gonna lie, I have literally been practicing both the stand up version and table top version for 24 hours straight. I've gotten the table version down pretty good, only because I didn't have any real spectators to practice on, so I used a card in place of a spectators hand to cover the coin in the table version, I also recorded my self in quick time to see what each move looked like from the spectators P.O.V. The only flaw I can even say about this gem is what atouchofmagic1 had mentioned in his review, about the gimmicks not being exactly what Mariano had wanted in the first batch produced, but with that being said, that flaw is being fixed for the second batch of Signed being made. That aside the DVD shows you everything you need to know to perform this miracle. It's well produced, has a great flow, and Mariano's "The Message" at the end sent chills down my spine with his personal, and very strong emotional message to all magicians that will make you think and remember why you even got into the art of magic. This is an A+++ product that is a must have if your a fan of strong coin magic. Thank you Mr. Goni for sharing this amazing effect with all of us. It's because of this one coin effect that I got back into magic after a 6 year hiatus. I've been doing magic since I was 12 years old till 23. I'm 33 years old present day. Now back to practicing!!!
NOTE: This is NOT self working magic, you need some practice to correctly execute this trick. |
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RandyM Special user 579 Posts |
Sounds very good and the video demo was awesome. Can someone explain the sleights if any? I have a working knowledge of many and do coins across, etc utilizing classic palm and retention vanishes so I"m curious before shelling the $80.00 out. If this would devulge any secret then please PM me or I can post in the secret sessions.
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Douglas Lippert Inner circle E Pluribus Unum 2343 Posts |
What's the emotional message at the end of the DVD?
Douglas Lippert
Former I.B.M. Ring #8 Secretary |
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sketchomagic Loyal user Los Angeles 217 Posts |
"The Message" at the end of the DVD basically is Mariano's passion and love for magic, and how many people and social media are crippling the art of magic,
and how its up to us to protect it. It goes far deeper than what I just typed. It's really good. |
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RNK Inner circle 7493 Posts |
OK- so I got to check everything out. I must agree with everyone else so far- this is going to be VERY NICE! The gimmick (for how it is used) is superb- very well made. Mariano does a great job in explaining the steps in the DVD. The instructions and quality of the DVD are great. If you are a strolling/walk around magician- this is a MUST. "SIGNED" will BLOW Em' Away! Though, as others have stated- this is not self-working. In the same sense, this is not knuckle busting either. With some practice this will be easily accomplished.
The ONLY con I see (and it's really not that big of a con) is that you have to wear long sleeves. All in All- the effect- 10/10 practicality- 9/10 (Only Long Sleeves) DVD Quality/Instructions- 10/10 Over All- 9.8/10 (docked 0.2 because of the sleeves) For $80.00- pretty expensive, but for what you can accomplish with this, (for ONE example- placing a half dollar OPENLY in someone's hand- they look down and SEE the HALF DOLLAR in THEIR HANDS, have them close their hand and when they open it- it's a QUARTER!) it's downright amazing. So- if you like transposition effects- I would have to say this is one of the cleanest routines I have witnessed. RNK
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sketchomagic Loyal user Los Angeles 217 Posts |
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On 2011-02-28 10:55, RNK wrote: RNK I totally agree, I WISH we could perform it with no sleeves, that would just put this effect into orbit if we could do that. Perhaps Mariano will figure that one out for Signed 2.0. But for now I'll be 100% cool with this one. Your very right though, and some people may over look this fact, when that signed half dollar vanishes from their hand (after they have just scene it in their palm) and becomes the quarter, that alone will just about stop someones heart. And then it goes on to vanish from your hand only to appear in the purse the spectator has been holding the whole time, man I still can't believe how clean this routine is, not to mention the table top version is just as clean and looks just as amazing when you vanish the signed coin right before it ends up in the purse. Excellent work. You WILL NOT be disappointed. BUY IT. |
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atouchofmagic1 Elite user 470 Posts |
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On 2011-02-27 16:32, RandyM wrote: Randy I sent you a PM... |
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rowland Inner circle 1524 Posts |
Can anyone say with out giving things away what coin slights are needed to perform this.
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MarianoG Veteran user SPAIN 336 Posts |
A finger palm and any spellbound
You can get away with any switch like a shuttle pass, but a more deceptive one is explained called "The Gravity Switch". |
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rowland Inner circle 1524 Posts |
Thank you that has just made up my mind, some great reviews for this
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PRINCE Inner circle 1448 Posts |
MarianoG, do you think this effect will ever be made with UK coins? It would be great if Tango could/would make the same trick but using UK british coins?
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atouchofmagic1 Elite user 470 Posts |
Just saw this posted in the Penny for your thoughts forum.... Take a look at Mariano's "Message"
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=15 Always in magic -Bobby |
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sketchomagic Loyal user Los Angeles 217 Posts |
Can't put Signed down! Love practicing the sleights, makes performing this effect a breeze, even in front of the mirror. I'm trying to figure out how I can combine, The Vortex Principle, into Singed.
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sketchomagic Loyal user Los Angeles 217 Posts |
Just figured it out, I can use TVP for first transporation, and at end of Signed for final vanish. It will help because the version that I got, didn't have the right size gimmick MG had wanted in the first batch produced. I know I can use another item to add to the gimmick, however I still have trouble with the final vanish, and the coin ends up on the floor. Not a good look. So now I can make the first transportation, and then final vanish just as effective, without losing impact, and still end clean in both hands, and be able to show both my hands and arms, without having to pocket anything, its a win win situation! Eureka!
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Mr. Tango Elite user Argentina 465 Posts |
Congratulations Mariano.
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