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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2062 Posts |
Just to clarify... ff you are not good at arts and crafts, its not an issue. Making the gimmick is a bit of a chore, but its not difficult, it just requires a decent chunk of your time.
And while they refer to "part 1, part 2, etc." despite it not beind labelled, its still clear to see what they are referring to.. just odd that it wasnt actually labeled as referenced. Hope that clears some concerns up. |
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Trevah Whateva New user 34 Posts |
Here we go drstevemagic:
1. It took me about 20-25 mins minutes to make the gimmick but I was multi-tasking so I bet it could be done even quicker. 2. I'm not a pro-magician or engineer and I don't have a lot of experience with gimmick assembly so I'd say that it should take any hobbyist (or pro) the same about of time. 3. I found the directions to be very clear. It is a little odd that the narrator refers to "part numbers" since the components aren't numbered in any way BUT it's VERY easy to determine which "parts" he refers to in each step. As far as the play/pause/rewind goes, I think it's pretty normal to have to do this with any type of video instruction when assembling things. I like to use YouTube to do DYI projects around the house, I don't think I've ever been able to watch a video in its entirety without having to pause or go back to back to be sure I followed properly. 4. I'd say it would require a intermediate skill level to perform the basic effect well. There is an advanced method that will take more time and skill to master. However, the advanced method is pretty specific to this effect so I think it'll just come down to time and dedication for most. 5. The gimmick does most of the work, but you will need to have easy/moderate sleight skills to really have fun with it. 6. I was able to perform it (unprofessionally) after watching the DVD once. Again, I'm not a pro-magician so I can only assume that the pro's will knock this out of the park pretty quickly. A little practice will go a long way with this one. Hope this helps! |
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Fire Starter Inner circle 4809 Posts |
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On Nov 12, 2014, TuneHV wrote: No worries TuneHV,just you know how it is here at the moment and there has been some good honest feedback from real people who have purchased new releases only to find they do not stand up to the hype and I for one do beleive I have saved momey on at least 3 new magic effect's out there from good honest reveiws,magic is not a cheap hobby ,that is for sure and if I can save more money and have less junking up my drawer, then I am happy,Magicians helping Magicians,is certainly what Greatest and Latest is all about. |
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Fire Starter Inner circle 4809 Posts |
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On Nov 12, 2014, Trevah Whateva wrote: Thank you for clearing up some concern's that may well be on a lot of our mind's. |
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Trevah Whateva New user 34 Posts |
Fire Starter: I don't think your assumption is fair to me or this thread. Hyping up an effect that we don't stand behind to simply boost sales doesn't benefit us in any way. It's actually WAY more damaging to us. Our reputation means everything to us.
I'm not paid to post on the Café. And you'll notice from my very low post-count, that I rarely chime in to these threads. I also haven't been "selling" this in any way. We always need to be careful on the misinformation that is easily spread on forums such as these. We all should help redirect conversations to ensure that accurate info is being discussed. I like Sealed, I stand behind it and I'm simply trying to help you and anyone else spend their hard earned money wisely. I'm here to help! |
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Fire Starter Inner circle 4809 Posts |
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On Nov 12, 2014, Trevah Whateva wrote: Trevah Whateva,i do apologise ,i do beleive I did come over as being unfair,so again I am sorry ,i do shop at PENGUIN MAGIC and have had excellent service from them,so I hope my apology is accepted.all the best. |
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Trevah Whateva New user 34 Posts |
It's all good...No offense taken! Onwards and upwards!
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fcchief1 Loyal user 256 Posts |
Ok Trevah, I was the head mod for Penguin and one of the administrators on the site prior to servers crashing or whatever happened. What say you on the DVD issue, at the 58:59 point on the DVD, (Selected Card Chapter) the video switches to preparing a bill, yet the audio continues with is explanation of performing the selected card effect. I emailed Penguin last nite, no answer yet, also tried to call but got voicemail. It seems this is a production problem since TuneHV stated he noted the same thing. Althoug he said the explanation is later, where is it? Also I used several players and I could not drag the timeline forward to jump to certain spots, it just would not allow it. So was stuck restarting the chapter and going thru the up to the audio/video gaff. Anybody else that has this, would like to hear some input on this. Not knocking the trick just the production of the DVD. Thanks!
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Trevah Whateva New user 34 Posts |
We're working with Menny right now on a fix for that DVD issue. There will be a solution very very soon!
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Cassidy001 Loyal user 283 Posts |
Got mine in tonight. Won't have time to watch until tomorrow. Grrr. Oh well. I'll update at that time.
"You want to know the secret of the world. It's this: save it, and it'll repay you, every second of every day."
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tobajer New user 53 Posts |
If I buy refill for Sealed do I still need to construct a gimmick - is the refill a gimmick my question is ?
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2062 Posts |
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On Nov 13, 2014, tobajer wrote: the refill is not the gimmick |
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tobajer New user 53 Posts |
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On Nov 13, 2014, TuneHV wrote: That is weird than. What do you need refill for if it is not a gimmick. Does it help to construct one or what, cause now I am confused big time ? |
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2062 Posts |
It's a part of the gimmick that will need replacing
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tobajer New user 53 Posts |
Ahhh. Ok. Thanks a lot for clarification. Thumbs up
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James Warren Loyal user 241 Posts |
1. Can this be used as part of a strolling set?
2. Can I finished a card routine, put the entire deck inside the case, and go into Sealed using that same case? 3. And/or, can I do Sealed, then remove a deck of cards from the case to begin a card routine? I'm trying to determine the practicality. The trick looks great, but I would not use it if I cannot be easily integrated into a more or less spontaneous strolling set. |
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BCE Loyal user 280 Posts |
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On Nov 12, 2014, Trevah Whateva wrote: Wait, what? So there's a problem with the DVD? Is that correct? Will there be a download available on the Penguin site to correct or/and modify any errors? Just want to clarify, thanks. |
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Shawn D Elite user Hughson,Ca 465 Posts |
I ordered this and I just came in yesterday. I just watched all the instructions and will be trying to assemble it today. Ill post my reviews of assembly later as Im not the greatest craftsman but this looks doable and the instructions are very clear for it.
And yes this is a cool James Bond type of trick. Cant wait to get this going ! |
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Trevah Whateva New user 34 Posts |
BCE: There's an audio issue at one point on the DVD. We should have an update on a fix very soon.
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eostresh Regular user 108 Posts |
So I plan on a much more in depth review of this once I get more performances under my belt so take this with a grain of salt. So far I have only performed this twice and practiced it about 100 times(give or take 10 times ) I will be able to give a more flushed out review after this weekend when I plan to perform this in a walk around setting..
Overall thoughts: I love this! Is this for beginners? No. Is this for magicians who do not practice? No. Is it fun to practice? DEFINITELY! So practice won't be a problem for most because you will have fun playing around with this anyway. Do spectator's react? Absolutely! Let me just say that the people I have performed for are the trusted lay people I use to try out tricks before I risk my professional reputation on a new effect. You know those people: Friends and family who usually say, "Oh, god, not another one!" Well Sealed is so visual and so unexpected that one actually clapped and the other was just speechless that I fooled him for a change. That hopefully bodes well when I take this out for real this coming weekend. Construction: Okay so I recommend watching the full DVD before jumping into building the gimmick. Then go back with your remote (mouse) on the pause button while you follow along and construct the gimmicks. So realistically, from the moment you open a DVD case to the time you are ready with a gimmick is about an hour and a half. That is about one hour just watching the DVD and about a half hour of actual gimmick construction (you could shorten that by just watching the parts of the DVD dedicated to building the gimmick but I wanted to know where this was all going before I started building) This is not hard construction and the DVD is very good at showing each step. Building the main gimmick is no harder than putting together a snap together model car or airplane. Gimmick: It is a great idea for a gimmick but I am almost more impressed with the engineering it took to figure out what needed to go where. Obviously this thing has been in development for a long time. This is a kind of a work of art as magicians’ gimmicks go. How long should it last? My guess is 400+ . I base that on the fact that I have already practiced with it over 100 times. While I have replaced certain parts (parts that you will get plenty of because they will naturally wear out after 20 or so performance/practices) you receive enough of those "parts" to last about 400 performances. There will be refills available but I don't think you need to get that when you get the trick the first time. If you abuse the gimmick or don't pay attention during the construction you might shorten that life but just common sense and following instructions should be enough to easily make your gimmick last. Performance: Practice it! It is a fun effect and device to practice with anyway, so go for it. The basic handling is not super hard. I would definitely start with the basic handling. Furthermore, it is structured in a way to put heat where you are innocent which makes clean up pretty natural. First spectators would think to look in the cellophane for a hole or something. That is the first bit you hand out. Then the card, the second bit you hand out. Finally, the box. The box is not examinable but at that point spectators are probably just thinking "That was cool!" The basic handling is not quite as visual as the more advanced handling you see in the demo but remember you are performing for lay people after all. Once you get the basic handling down and feel comfortable with that, then you can switch to more advanced handlings. Those will take more practice but it is practice with timing and handling of the gimmick itself. Because of the unique nature of the advanced handling moves, they will be no more or less difficult for a magician with a year of experience or a magician with 20. As mentioned, I have yet to perform in a walk around (perform/reset/perform) environment. I do not expect many difficulties in this environment but I will give you my thoughts as soon as I do. Problem with Video: At about 59 minutes the video cuts away to the construction of a bill gimmick while the audio continues on with the discussion of an advanced handling of the card gimmick. Bad news is that that kind of thing is annoying and always sucks. Good news is that it is an advanced handling he is talking about when that happens. So you will definitely be able to construct and get to performing the effect. I trust Menny will address this situation soon and hopefully it gets resolved before most of us are ready to start performing the advanced handling. If you are an intermediate or advanced magician you will likely know where he is going at that point of the video and just by listening still be able to figure out what to do. It will be a problem for newer magicians who are visual learners so hopefully that gets addressed soon. |
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