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Colin (C.J.) Special user 564 Posts |
I'm not surprised Rick was booted from the Café for this kind of trash.
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Magic KL Inner circle 2564 Posts |
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"My go-to trick. I love this .. " -Rick Lax Rick Lax is BY FAR, the world's most popular "number trick" performer and this is his #1 favorite number trick. Rick's so Facebook-famous, he gets recognized all the time now, even at the beach. And naturally, his fans ask him to perform a trick. When they do, he performs "ID 100." "Propless mentalism" means reading minds using NOTHING. Nothing but your words and your imagination. It's beautiful. You can do it anywhere. At the pool. Even over the phone!! DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: One thing I personally **LOVE** about this trick, is that it uses a) imagination and b) dice, the foundation of role-playing games! Yes, I am an RPG nerd. Specifically, this trick uses two 6-sided dice, as well as one 100-sided die, all of which are used in table-top role playing games like D&D. With the resurgence of table-top gaming, you'll love having a magic trick that combines imagination and dice. Now, if you're on the fence about "number tricks"... a) Let me remind you that you're probably performing magic to entertain "the people", and not yourself. b) Let me assure you that THE PEOPLE LOVE NUMBER TRICKS. All it takes is ONE look at Rick Lax's facebook page for proof. Literally OVER ONE HUNDRED MILLION people have watched and liked his "number trick" videos. And actually they don't just like them, they SHARE them (way stronger). That means they like them SO MUCH, that they want their friends and family to see them too. What I'm trying to tell you is, "number tricks" are proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt to be entertaining, and that THIS TRICK, ID100 is the #1 choice of the world's #1 "number trick" guy. Don't think about them like a magician, think about them like an entertainer. HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS A spectator rolls 2 dice. They remember which 2 sides are up. Then, using an INGENIOUS process, you're able to tell them with 100% certainly exactly which 2 dice they rolled. Which one they rolled first, and which they rolled 2nd. Again, these are imaginary dice. Nothing physical is used in this trick... unless.... unless you do what I do, which is to use REAL DICE to reveal the secret! That adds 2 additional tricks to the mix (where did the dice come from, and how are they facing the correct way?) I'm getting off track. This is a complete routine complete with funny jokes, and a seriously cool method that you can use to open ANY act, or just use the next time someone asks to see something cool. |
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Acar Elite user 471 Posts |
Hey guys, I'm happy to answer questions. Of the ones I've seen:
1. If you're not into number tricks with a process, you won't like this. Many people do like them though, so no need to shoot down number tricks on principal. Most importantly, many people enjoy experiencing number tricks. 2. Diamond Jim and Rick discussed this trick long before it was filmed. It's been made with his full permission and knowledge, and Rick is not shy about saying that it's Diamond Jim's original idea with Rick's personal touches and presentation 3. Penguin's top 20 list is 100% automatic and based only on actual sales. If you have questions about "strange" behavior you've seen, please feel free to email me personally at acar@penguinmagic.com. TuneHV, you say it's "always" been a bit suspect to you? My goodness, please email me so we can discuss. Things like Live Magic Expo appear regularly because all Expos count as one product. We lump variations of products together so the list doesn't get cluttered up by different colors of decks, different sizes of rings etc. |
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
Penguin contacted me about my review not being posted.
Of course, they waited to post it untill it could be buried in better reviews. My concern is this... WHO (?!!?) would give this a positive review?! It's an open math puzzle. Confusing, non magical, boring, and because of that list and more..insulting. But (!) Penguin did personally contact me, and provide a refund. Unrequested. So, that absolutely made me feel better about them as a business at least. I never believe in censoring/restricting any information. So I feel any magic has a place. So long as the buyer has enough info to make an informed decision. Ultimately, this may be the piece that leads to miracles for someone. I can't imagine that happening, but hey, that's the point I guess. Having said all that. I expect better screening before something is released. Rick has lost my few pennies in the future, and all my trust. (Plus, he recently had an eye opener of a blow out with Chris Ramsey. Didn't help endear him to me, or help the cause. ) Now, as I'm typing this rant, an email from PM popped up..."This is my go to effect! -Rick Lacks" (intentional typo). Guess they've decided to double down on this one. Maybe if everyone posts their thoughts, and asks for refunds, it'll step up quality control. 252FarewellRL
Look for all the world like you're counting the brain cells in his cranium.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
Let me state again, for all my complaining...Penguin stepped up as a business.
Knowing your concerns are heard, and responded to, does mean something imo. 252Thx
Look for all the world like you're counting the brain cells in his cranium.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
Last side note,
Acar, those one liners you have at the bottom of your emails... Love'em! I often wonder how many people notice them.
Look for all the world like you're counting the brain cells in his cranium.
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
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On Oct 3, 2017, Acar wrote: Thanks for clarifying the point about lumping products together in the Top 20 list. Since each Expo is listed as a separate SKU, it did seem odd they would be combined, and that wasnt necessarily clear, but it makes sense to do it that way. |
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3052 Posts |
I know this is a trick that supporters will say is effective with the right audience at the right time and with the right presentation. Rick probably does get approached bu an already warm Audience, “hey it’s that number guy from FB, show us a trick.” It may play for him. It might play for you if you try it. It did not ring my bell.
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1850 Posts |
Thank You for your response Acar. Good to know info.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
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On Oct 3, 2017, 252life wrote: Totally agree. Most of them are gems.
Now appearing nightly in my basement.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12945 Posts |
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On Sep 30, 2017, Colin (C.J.) wrote: was he? |
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
We can only hope.
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
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On Oct 3, 2017, 252life wrote: Agree. All things considered, their service is outstanding. I've only been really disappointed with one item I bought from Penguin over the years. And they listened and responded immediately. |
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1158 Posts |
Usually check The Café before purchasing an effect. Didn't this time. Wish that I had done so. Yeeesshhh.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2017, rosariorose9 wrote: Amen
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Slackerking Special user 613 Posts |
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On Sep 30, 2017, Colin (C.J.) wrote: You should really find out what actually happened instead of posting untrue crap. Somebody should boot you if you can’t post accurate information. Don’t think this is the first time I’ve seen this nonsense from you. |
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
Maybe Ricky should comment.
That is, if it's untrue. And, of course, if HE cares, eh? God bless free speech. 252MAGA
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
To repeat something posted earlier - I believe Rick left the Café because he was tired of the constant negativity. I don't think he was banned.
Christopher
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 3243 Posts |
I've had some recent interaction with him.
It's my opinion that he can be pretty negative himself. BUT (!)... I'm no angel either. Guilty of being a tad harsh myself at times. Maybe he'll see this, and we can all do some self reflection, on how we carry/present ourselves at times. Or not lol. I'm trying though. I think we would all agree, that at times, this online medium of communication invites abuse. I don't even like texting for fear of misunderstandings Anyway, sorry for the topic change. Just thinking out loud on a slow day.
Look for all the world like you're counting the brain cells in his cranium.
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12945 Posts |
Take the praise with the criticism.
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