On 2011-03-19 21:41, Cameron Francis wrote:
I don't think any plot or trick is automatically "magic for magicians". It all depends on handling and presentation. For whatever reason, magicians have classified certain plots as "magic for magicians" and it has always mystified me. Virtually any plot can be made entertaining for a lay audience.

I used to do standard Matrix routines for lay people all the time and they love it! What's not to like about it? It's direct and extremely magical.

Great show as always, guys!

On 2011-03-19 22:00, whiteoakcanyon wrote:
I wanted to start by saying how great it is to have a place to turn for some honest critical opinions about magic effects. I have found your shows to be entertaining and very helpful. I can't say I agree with your assessment of ACAN - Hands Off. I personally thought it was stronger than you gave it credit for being. Thanks for the great shows.

On 2011-03-19 23:39, Cyberqat wrote:
Yeah I tend to agree about acaan, even though I've been developing a self-working one myself (Actually its 3 cards at two numbers, and yes it uses two decks of cards.)

Fact of the matter is that ID is an INCREDIBLY strong routine because it deeply involves the spectator in visualizing the magic before it happens.

Its really hard to beat.