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ixnay66 Inner circle Denver 1525 Posts |
This received good marks in the July issue of Magic Magazine as well.
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts |
This is a great trick! I bought it just for fun but the reactions I am receiving when performing it have genuinely surprised me!
The gimmick is of excellent quality and will last a long time. Do not under estimate this little gem!
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atouchofmagic1 Elite user 470 Posts |
I have this as well and its STRONG like Altoids on steroids STRONG LOL.
Its easy to perform, works every time and packs a huge punch. What else can a performer ask for... Do yourself a favour and pick this up. Risky Bet is not a Risky Purchase. -Bobby |
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David Klass Inner circle Beckenham, England 1205 Posts |
Can you use any currency with this?
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts |
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On 2012-08-02 17:05, David Klass wrote: The answer is no due to the size of the denomination of the notes. To my knowledge it is available in USA & Euro currency (10 Euro note)
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts |
[quote]On 2012-06-13 12:14, Zombie Magic wrote:
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On 2012-06-13 12:12, magicinsight wrote: The gimmick is very well made and will last a long time if looked after and cared for properly - just like any other gimmick. You can make your own gimmicks as I have done it. However, it is a serious bit of DIY, it will take time and you need the correct materials which probably won't all be at hand. Whilst the gimmicks I have made are workable they are no where near the quality of the one supplied.
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paisa23 Inner circle 7293 Posts |
Really want to get this, but hate buying gimmicks or effects that require me to replace or repurchase.
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Magicsquared Inner circle 1262 Posts |
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On 2012-08-09 10:06, paisa23 wrote: I own this. I don't believe it's the type of thing that would require replacement. (assuming you're not performing it multiple times per day, professionally. Then, like anything, it would probably wear out.) |
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Lou Cirulli Special user 587 Posts |
I would recommend not performing this outside. Learned this the hard way.
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts |
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On 2012-08-09 12:01, Magicsquared wrote: As per my previous post... the gimmick is very well made and will last a long time and not wear out if cared for correctly. You will not have to buy a replacement gimmick for some considerable time.
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TheGreatRaymondo Special user Manchester, England 969 Posts |
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On 2012-08-09 14:30, Lou Cirulli wrote: Lou, c'mon man tell us why!! ;-)
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Raymond Singson Loyal user 259 Posts |
I know this is an older thread and the hype surrounding the effect has died down a bit; I still wanted to provide my thoughts on Risky Bet now that I've regularly used it for well over six months since its initial release...
I was first introduced to this effect over the summer by Seth Rovner of South Street Magic in Philadelphia. I was never a fan of acrobatic cards and similarly gaffed gimmicks, but Seth was adamant about demonstrating this effect for anyone visiting his shop that week. I was already pretty familiar with Henry Evans' other releases, and nothing of his really impressed me much. Regardless, Seth reached into his wallet-- pulled out a five dollar bill and placed it on the ground as he produced a deck of cards. I selected one and shuffled it back into the deck. Seth offered to find it in three tries... the first two obviously failed miserably. On the third try, something amazing happened. He unexpectedly pulled a five dollar bill from the deck -- and on the floor, beneath his foot, was my selection. The impact of this moment is very interesting. When performed live, the transposition has the same jolt as Ryan Swigert's KickBack. Even as a magician, I caught myself immediately racing through the plot logically and failing to find a plausible explanation. The transposition happens so fast and the choreography of the effect hides it so well that when it actually happens, your mind immediately has to catch up with what your eyes just witnessed. The moment of the transposition immediately sold me on the effect; I decided to purchase one from Seth's stock. For those that care about production value, it's apparent that Henry Evans didn't make it a priority when filming the instructional VCD for the effect. The accompanying VCD only plays on computers and/or specifically formatted DVD players so some may find that slightly annoying. It looks as though it was filmed in a kitchen or basement bar with a iPhone camera; like the online video demos, the quality of the picture is grainy and off-color. From this perspective, the product left much to be desired-- but the actual instruction was clear and as comprehensive as it needed to be. No disrespect to Henry Evans, but I felt that his thick accent was difficult to listen to. I let my wife watch the performance section of the VCD, and she actually felt it was borderline insulting; Henry Evans appears to thrive on laughing at the audience. I understand that actually might be his 'style,' but without the context of an entire routine or set, I personally found it distracting. I think the video would have benefited from a silent performance and subtitled instruction, much like what is seen in many recent releases like Paul Harris' True Astonishment DVDs. Instruction aside, the gimmick is extremely well made. The attention to detail in the printing makes the five-dollar bill look very realistic, and it hasn't been questioned by anyone watching a performance since I purchased the effect months ago. I've had my gimmick for over six months now, and I've consistently performed it at least twice a week. The 'springing' action of the card does admittedly get worn after regular use, but even now, it's still operable and performance-ready. To note, I carry the gimmick in a semi-pliable plastic sleeve in my wallet, akin to the plastic name badge holders you can get at office supplies stores. I think the plastic sleeve is crucial for the gimmick's longevity; while residing in my wallet, my Risky Bet gimmick has been spared of any unsightly nicks or bends that might harm the card or the way it works. As with most acrobatic card gimmicks, Risky Bet requires some thought for its maintenance and care. It's sturdily built and I imagine it'll last me a solid year or so because it's made of pretty durable card stock(s), but its longevity is completely dependent on how people actually care for it. What I like most about this effect, is that the moment of the transposition can be customized to the individual performer. Although Henry Evans only teaches a very basic method where the five-dollar bill is unexpectedly produced from a fan of playing cards, I think it would be interesting to incorporate a more visual change of a playing card into a banknote. Years ago, I remember seeing numerous Monte effects where the money card visually transformed into the actual wager; I think that would make Risky Bet one of the most logically sound and visually stimulating effects released in recent years. In this case, a little creativity can go a long way. In the context of a routine, I think this naturally serves as a solid opener to a card set. Reset is minimal and can be done during the brief moments it takes to walk from one table to another. Like most other acrobatic card effects, the gimmick comes into play already 'engaged,' so it might take some additional choreography and planning to incorporate Risky Bet into the middle or end of the routine if you don't want to use it up front. Risky Bet is the type of effect that works extremely well for close-up, walkaround venues, but given its 'vertical' perspective, it can also play well for stand-up or parlor venues as well. It's a versatile, customizable effect that consistently hits hard. People have approached me about this effect weeks after seeing it; it leaves that kind of impression when performed well... Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase. It would have been nice to have a better produced instructional manual or DVD, but overall-- the effect is pretty self explanatory and direct by itself anyway. The gimmick itself is top-notch. I actually intend on purchasing another one as a spare just in case, but the gimmick I bought has been used extensively and has shown to be extremely durable thus far. I've been able to get my money's worth out of it multiple times over by now. Feel free to PM with any questions or concerns. This is one of my favorite purchases in the last year. I hope this perspective helps out anyone on the fence to make a decision. RS.
“The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions which have been hidden by the answers.” -- James Arthur Baldwin
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Arsenal New user United Kingdom 76 Posts |
I wonder how is this different from "Cash to Cards" (another trick by Henry Evans) ?
The differences I spotted so far is that the price of Cash to Card is only half of Risky Bet... http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S10733 and Risky Bet came with a DVD. |
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