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westo Special user 585 Posts |
So I guess the question is..is it worth a deck switch...
Creator of 'The Famous Westo Peek'..'The Westo Dump' and the 'Westolope'
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KatieD Regular user Somewhere Out There! 103 Posts |
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On Oct 19, 2017, videoman wrote: Thanks for the suggestion on Strike Force 7, DJ! I noticed that is also accessible as a download, in case people in the UK or overseas don't want to pay shipping to get it: http://www.mjmmagic.com/store/-p-15956.html I came to this thread to read what others were saying about Touch......but like most, I tend to stay away from single trick decks unless it's truly astonishing. I think I will look into that Strike Force 7 by Martin Sanderson since it sounds like it accomplishes the same thing, without a completely gaffed deck. |
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
The advantage of this updated version is it allows you to write your prediction on a Joker- which I think is much more justified as its a "throw away" card. That is worth it for me as I never liked how most other versions require you to write on the back of another random card- which seems very illogical.
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pilgrim New user 26 Posts |
Is this effect language dependant?
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paperinick Inner circle my faro is starting to look nice after 1177 Posts |
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On Oct 20, 2017, pilgrim wrote: Nope Although some Spanish native speakers from one particular country might have an advantage in rolling things over (joke)
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death my right to say "scr*w you" if you persist. [Voltaire ]
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Lseeyou Inner circle 1271 Posts |
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On Oct 20, 2017, KatieD wrote: Storm Force 7 is another complete gaffed deck. |
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dj Inner circle 1178 Posts |
That's true.
Storm Force 7 deck is gimmicked deck, but the big difference is, you can make Storm Force 7 deck by yourself at any time. And you can spread Storm Force 7 deck face up and face down on the table or in your hands. With the "Touch" deck or "Just Name It" deck, you cant spread the deck face down. Darko |
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magicnick13 New user 27 Posts |
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On Oct 19, 2017, westo wrote: As a "one time" trick, Touch is super powerful. You write a prediction on a joker, they pick any card, you reveal your prediction. Its a dead end. There is never any heat on the deck. All the spectators care about is your face down prediction. Once you reveal that, there is no where for them to go. The reason why, is because the handling and method of Touch make the whole presentation easy for your audience to follow, and fair. In the instructional video, all the performances are of me performing Touch walk around. In all of these clips (instructional and demo) I never bothered to switch the deck, before or after. Touch was the only card effect I was performing in my set, and throughout the routine, they see the faces and backs of multiple cards. Proving the deck is normal was just never necessary, and it never failed to get an incredible response from my audience. Now I'm not saying that you shouldn't switch the deck. In fact, I highly suggest that you do. Because of the way Touch is presented, it allows you to perform with a regular deck before or after. Its not the type of effect that ends with a blank deck, or has a "trick shop" feel with pre-printed writing on it. It can hide beautifully at the beginning, middle, or end of your card set. Is it worth the deck switch? Absolutely. I think Touch is among the best possible options, and an excellent reason to make a switch. |
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magicnick13 New user 27 Posts |
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On Oct 19, 2017, Josho wrote: Totally agree. If any of you guys have Worlds Beyond sitting on your shelves give it a quick read. Its a fun look back into 1940's magic drama. lol. I would have loved to have seen Curry or Grant perform this trick. It must have been a wildly popular effect as there seemed to be so much controversy surrounding it. I found a nice gem in there about how Grant would perform Touch over the phone. Very cool find. |
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charles.karelis New user 14 Posts |
I actually had the necessary deck made up years ago, having read about the effect in the Curry book. I thought--and still think--that the method borders on genius. But I never performed it, probably for fear of someone's asking to see the deck. Nick Locampo's assurance that with the proper handling this needn't be a worry is reviving my interest. I think I'll order it just to see his approach.
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SethHoward Loyal user 277 Posts |
I have emailed Penguin Magic regarding this release of Touch. In 2003 I received permission from the Curry Estate (his son Myles) to produce this effect for the magic community. It was carried by Fun Inc, Steven Magic Emporium, and a few others. As far as I know, I am the only person with permission from the Curry Estate to produce this effect for retail. Waiting to hear Penguin's response.
Will follow up on this thread. Thank you Seth |
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Josho Special user Albany, New York 758 Posts |
I was going to order this as it seemed like a substantial improvement, but I'm holding off until I hear the outcome of the discussion between Penguin and Seth.
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SethHoward Loyal user 277 Posts |
Hello everyone. I had a very good conversation with Penguin regarding the production rights of Paul Curry's Touch. Everything is in the clear. Penguin Magic did their due diligence and they were not aware of the previous agreement I had with Myles Curry. As it stands, Penguin's version is readily available for anyone.
I highly recommend you getting this effect. I have been using it for years in my performances. |
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magicnick13 New user 27 Posts |
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On Oct 20, 2017, pilgrim wrote: Nope, the Touch deck is customizable. It can be performed in any language that you want. There are also ways to set it up with any card back design. |
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westo Special user 585 Posts |
$30 to ship a deck of cards....just too much.
Creator of 'The Famous Westo Peek'..'The Westo Dump' and the 'Westolope'
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TuneHV Inner circle New York 2063 Posts |
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On Oct 26, 2017, westo wrote: Some other sites are starting to carry it, might have better shipping costs for folks across the pond. https://www.magicshop.nl/Touch-by-Paul-Curry |
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westo Special user 585 Posts |
Good man...cheers!
Creator of 'The Famous Westo Peek'..'The Westo Dump' and the 'Westolope'
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Rizzo Inner circle East Coast 3346 Posts |
Today- the deck in use as per the Curry effect is common. Is it that expensive to obtain this deck outside the states?
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Josho Special user Albany, New York 758 Posts |
Rizzo, does the deck you're describing allow you to do the effect with the prediction written on a Joker, as this new release does?
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videoman Inner circle 6732 Posts |
I totally love this new version. IMO, much better than the Curry deck, although that was brilliant and ingenious.
I know this is probably considered by some to be kind of an old school effect, just a simple prediction. But an absolutely clean and convincing prediction. But yes, it lacks the visual "wow" instant change that is so popular among creators and magicians these days. Showing both sides of the deck is a non-issue to me, especially if one were to do a deck switch, which would really make this a miracle. I will probably pick up another one of these because the deck itself provides many cards that can be used for a myriad of other effects and are impossible to find without having them custom made. Really glad this was released. Highly recommended. |
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