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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts 
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New download from The Blue Crown on the re-launch of their website:
http://thebluecrown.com/magic-tricks/manhattan-opener.html Ad; Red Hot Mama/Chicago Opener is a classic plot that has been performed for decades by some of the world’s top magicians. Most variations on this plot require the magician to be in control of the deck and to perform for the spectators. In Michael Feldman’s Manhattan Opener, you put your spectators in control! The entire process of card selection and revealing the color change is all performed by your audience, allowing them to fool themselves! |
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shoexboy New user Taiwan 89 Posts
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Cool l love this idea great trick
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts
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Michael Feldman is a wonderful creator and performer. And The BLue Crown is a GREAT shop!
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dooblehorn Inner circle Pittsburg, CA 2482 Posts
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Great one, I bought this immediately after watching the video...BC's prices are very reasonable, also
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billappleton Inner circle Los Gatos, California 1154 Posts
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Looks great!
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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Aw man! Promised myself I wasn’t buying anything today. Just put this in the shopping cart... Maybe I can forget to check out... (Yeah, sure)
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Paul Rathbun Inner circle Michigan 2543 Posts
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Although I like the premise and the presentation, doesn't the method seem really obvious to magicians? I guess what I am saying is that maybe they showed too much on the demo. It seems like there are many out there who will not buy it but just make it up themselves. It is unfortunate because it seems like we are always whining about demos not showing the effect, too many cuts, etc., however, in this particular case I wonder if it was a bad idea to show the full routine.
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Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts
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Hey Paul,
My argument is as follows (and, like Mike, I too chose to show full performances in my downloads)- A product in today's market must offer more value then simply the method to a trick. It needs to provide the purchaser with additional ideas, information, and theory that make not just the performance of that one piece of magic better, but all their magic in general. A good product should be of value to someone even if they chose not to use the trick.* In such a case, sure, someone could rewatch the video until they figured out the trick, but you'd be losing out on all the valuable information that the download contains. Those who want A trick may be able o figure it out without buying the download, but those who want MAGIC will shell out the few buck. I haven't seen this video, but I'm sure the Feldmonster (I said I wouldn't use that nickname dammit!) did a great job with the download. I, for one, plan on killing him and stealing his knowledge. Or buying a copy. Whatever's easier. Ben *Overly ambitious? Maybe. But they said that about Amelia Erhart and look what she... what? Really? When did that... oh. That sucks.
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Magicsquared Inner circle 1262 Posts
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I am, quite literally, 100 times more likely to buy an effect if I see a full demo and understand all or most of the method than I am if I see a chopped up demo and don't have a clue in regards to how it's done. I don't think I'm alone in this. The people with money to spend on magic understand that there is a lot more than just the basic method to be learned in these DVDS or downloads, and they'll spend the money to learn it. The people who are just going to rewatch a demo to figure a out a trick were never going to buy your trick in the first place. I wish more people putting together magic demos understood this.
That is why I will probably purchase this effect from the Blue Crown, but will NOT be purchasing this one: http://thebluecrown.com/magic-tricks/rubber-thruhand.html Which has a demo that has been chopped up so much it's practically puréed. |
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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On 2012-10-10 23:15, Paul Rathbun wrote: Paul, Very true, but personally I have never, ever let that stop me from purchasing a product that I felt was deserving. If it was something I had independently discovered, that's a bit different and I might make a different judgment. But if I derive the idea from watching a demo video then if I ever intend to use the effect or routine I make the purchase. And I believe (hopefully!) that I am far from being the only person who operates like that! Thanks! Jim |
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts
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The Blue Crown downloads always give you so much more than just the trick.
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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Rats! Just downloaded two videos from Blue Crown - MOV's. Bleh! I wish sites would offer videos in a more universal format, like mp4. I've had difficulty playing some MOV vids in the past. And no, I am not installing iTunes on my Windows 7 box just to be able to play MOV files!
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Chris Piercy Special user Dorset, England 932 Posts
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Jim, Download VLC Media Player it plays ALL file formats without any hassle or intrusion at all.
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts
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Before I purchase (I have no idea how this is done BTW) only Michael Ammars version, is there anything extra required, apart from say dupe cards? Thanks in advance.
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts
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I am a working mentalist but like to watch magic tricks. I just am not sure about this one. Sure it looks good and video is great but isn't there something missing?
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts
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I hope I'm wrong but in the second phase of the specs choice it appears that a cxxxp / brxxxxxr card is used. I hope that's not the case as its never 100 percent, especially when the spec is cutting.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3067 Posts
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I appreciate the full demo and have purchased from Blue Crown but I am not sure I love this version of the trick in the spectators hand. Not much to download and give it a try
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dooblehorn Inner circle Pittsburg, CA 2482 Posts
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On 2012-10-10 23:56, Ben Train wrote: Totally well said, I completely agree. And corny as it sounds, I believe in supporting the seller than trying to make it myself, even if I know the method but like the trick I also like Feldman's teaching style, and since I don't currently do Red Hot Mama or Manhattan Opener, I'll definitely use this. Also, I'd have to say after this one, my very first Blue Crown purchase, I'm very likely to buy more from Blue Crown. I am always having to remind myself that just because the method is obvious to us does not mean its obvious to laymen. |
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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On 2012-10-11 02:06, Chris Piercy wrote: Thanks Chris. I have been using VLC for quite some time now.  And FWIW, I am watching the Manhattan Opener right now as I post this (multitasking!!) and it is playing fine! However I have had some problems with downloaded MOV files relatively recently. In particular those I purchased from Full 52 Productions. They are barely visible in VLC and the audio is garbled badly. I was finally able to watch it with the MPC Home Cinema player - but that was the only player that worked with it and even then it was pretty wonky. I'd guess about 1-2 of 10 MOV files have given me difficulties. 
But as I said, Manhattan Opener looks just fine. Thanks! Jim |
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M Sini Inner circle 1359 Posts
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On 2012-10-11 06:37, Decomposed wrote: Like what? |
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