On 2014-02-18 14:42, ash2arani wrote:
The absence of a 'box' is not a selling point for me; in fact, it is problematic. Audience members will remember that the performer handled the mystery card before the reveal. They will not know what happened but they will remember. One might argue that they will not when done on the offbeat, but hey, the mystery card is important so all attention is on it and when they backtrack, many will remember that it was touched.

Also, when there is no box, I feel the trick quickly becomes how did the performer change the card (whether they remember the moment or not) to mine.

The 'box' (especially in the likes of Clarity Box and Fob), not only is a clean display, but also shows a clear path from the box to the spectator without the performer touching it. Touching the card directly can imply sleight of hand even when none is seen. The 'box' implies no sleight of hand possible. The Switch, like Paperclipped, is not hands-off in the eyes of the spectator relative to the box versions out there. It is all about psychology.

On 2014-02-18 15:16, Saturn UK wrote:
No sure I agree with that, there were many on here saying the demo was fake as no switch could have taken place, but it does so it would not be obvious there was a switch.

I don't favour one method or the other I love some of the boxes, I think Paperclipped is good, The switch is another great addition to those already on the market.

It really depends what you want from a routine, do you want to use gimmicked boxes and props etc

If you like the boxes I won't say you are wrong for doing so I have the Clarity Box and The Box and will continue to use both, but this will also get used.

This could even be combined so it's the card on the table then it vanishes and is the card in the box, lots of possibilities.

On 2014-02-17 17:04, Dan McLean wrote:
My version of The Switch? Put a folded BILLET on the table. Chat amiably with the spec. Ask her who her first love was. Where was their first date. Then after a bit pluck the billet off the table and with squeeky clean hands and no false moves open the billet. Her name, her first loves' name and where their first date was is on it. If you're a fan of John Riggs, Banachek, Cassidy etc, you know exactly what I did. It's easy (for me) , no pesky MCF to worry about and reset takes 10 to 15 seconds. There is no sleight of hand method I know that can match that because with sleight of hand you're forced to do it at exactly the wrong time - when everyone is is burning you. I really don't care how good you think you are. Doing a move when you're burned is not smart. With The Switch, no problem.

I will say I was worried at first. A billet lacks certain properties that a playing card has. If you own The Switch, you know what I mean. Using billets, you have to adjust. I do not drop the billet on the table after The Switch. That shows breathtaking optimism. Mirror work showed me the correct angles. I puck it off the table, unfold it and hand it out. Easy peasy.


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On 2014-02-18 20:15, drphil wrote:
When I first saw Paperclipped I knew the moment the switch happened what got me was how did he fold the card without me catching it. That was of course before I knew of the M-C fold. You also have the same with the Switch the card goes into the middle of the deck next thing you see it is now a folded card. Use the tip from Mark and you will have a perfectly folded card right under their nose.

On 2014-02-18 22:14, Justin N. Miller wrote:
Me and shin have had our differences...but this is sooo ****ing good!
Practical, invisible, and true to the trailer, BRAVO SHIN!! BRAVO!!
JM

On 2014-02-19 01:16, Ray Chelt wrote:

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On 2014-02-18 22:14, Justin N. Miller wrote:
Me and shin have had our differences...but this is sooo ****ing good!
Practical, invisible, and true to the trailer, BRAVO SHIN!! BRAVO!!
JM

Luckily for Shin my order is already in because your recommendation would have been the death knell for my interest in this.