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zauber Regular user 126 Posts |
Once again I have had the pleasure of transacting business with Bob Solari of BobSolarimagic.com. Recently I received "Key-Ruption" and "Bookmark Miracle." Here's the skinny...well, mine anyway..
Key-Ruption Effect: A borrowed, signed, bill vanishes and winds up in a zippered leather key case. Obviously a variation on a theme, but this is "kewl" as my daughter would say, and for me...well, IT IS COOL! And it's simple, and it fools. And if Darwin Ortiz uses it, well, that's a rather signficant endorsement. Bookmark Miracle Effect: Spectator freely (no force) selects a card from a deck and signs their name across the face of the card. Signed card is returned to the deck and the deck is mixed. The performer tries and fails several times to locate the signed card. Deck is handed to spectator who is then asked to look through the deck and locate their card. The signed card has vanished! Performer apologizes for not being able to locate the signed card. Performer explains that he was up late last night reading a mystery novel. Performer shows both hands empty. Performer reaches into his rear pants pocket and removes the mystery novel. Performer says, "I'll show you where I left off in the book, I have it marked off with a bookmark." Performer riffles the pages in the book and stops at the bookmark (a face down playing card). Performer asks spectator to remove the bookmark (card) and turn it face up. ITS THE SELECTED SIGNED CARD!!! Instant reset, card is not forced, NO PALMING! Bob describes the method as diabolical and it is!!!! Book is not gimmicked in any way. Complete with paperback book, Bicycle deck and necessary gimmicks. Not all of the items sold on Bob's website are his own brainchild, but he does identify those that are unique to him only and there is a cornucopia of effects by Bob Solari. His descriptions of effects are absolutely true, no fluff, and no bull. Finally, I received one his thumb tips, that is of his own development. We all all use TTst, we all have certain TTs we prefer, and now I prefer his. Some may read the above and think I am personally promoting Bob Solari products for some gain. Well, I AM NOT! I just find that I gravitate toward his unique brand of creativity. I simply wanted to share my excitement and satisfaction with his products and his service. Yours in Magic, Dr. Michael Eigenberg
"I'm still learning."
-----Michelangelo |
taller8 Inner circle Olympia, Washington 1087 Posts |
I have Double Barrel and I agree, I like his thinking too. Now I'm considering Key eruption, Incredible, key link, and now bookmark miracle effect.
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
I don't see TT's on his website.
On the bookmark effect, can you do a card to wallet instead? Chris
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
MagicCarisio Inner circle 1061 Posts |
Good question! I also would like to know.
Gerard |
zauber Regular user 126 Posts |
MagicChris & MagicCarisio & Taller8:
The TT is not listed on Bob's website (www.bobsolarimagic.com). He told me about it by phone and I wanted it because I had personal history of his quality and honesty. Get IT!!! As to the Bookmark Miracle-- Yes, one could do a signed card-to-wallet as a modification to the effect. BUT don't! Reaching into your rear trouser pocker with EMPTY hand and removing a paper back book (ANY THIN PAPERBACK that will fit in your back pocket -- WAR & PEACE will not work!), and then fanning the pages and removing the card (or have the spectator remove, doesn't matter, but better if spectator removes) presents a very different miracle than removing from a wallet. Use the paperback. Bob includes a paperback, a thin one, just for ease of fitting in the rear pocket, but AGAIN, use any thin paperback of your choice. BTW, Bob had discontined this product for a while because of labor involved in manufacturing and difficulty in obtaining a certain "something." When I called to order initially, he told me he had sold his LAST one two weeks previous with no immediate plans to remanufacture. Well, I checked other dealers for possible inventory, NOBODY had it. Hank Lee said he could order, but I knew better, because product was no longer available. Sooooo... I whined a bit (well , maybe not whining), but asked Bob to make one for me, and to my surprise he did!!! NEVER experienced that level of assistance. Hope he is making this as part of his regular inventory, because it is diabolical. Hope this helps. Best, Dr. Michael Eigenberg
"I'm still learning."
-----Michelangelo |
magicbyswh Inner circle North East Tennessee 1548 Posts |
I have the Bookmark Miracle and it is a great effect. Bob comes up with some great stuff. Yes you could use it as a card to wallet but it depends on how you load your wallet. The book is in your back pocket so your wallet would have to be there also. The great thing about the effect is the "move" needed to accomplish the effect is done right in front of the spectators with out them knowing it. The move takes 2 seconds. You then hand them the cards, show your hands empty then produce the book from your back pocket. After they look and see their card is missing you produce their card from the book. No palming, no hiding the cards etc. One quick move is what it takes. It is another clever effect from Bob.
Steve
Creator of Cereal Brainwave, Creator of the Tossed out Book
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RCarruth Veteran user Spartanburg, S.C. 341 Posts |
I have found a number of Bob's products have multible uses. The gimmick supplied with Double Barrel, for instance, has found it's way into a couple of unrelated tricks. I know Bob makes this particular gimmick by hand, one at a time, and builds them to last..
I also have the TT. I do not own a better one. It's very easy to palm and bring into play, which was important to me and my style. Bob's TT's are the soft type, as opposed to the hard plastic. Makes it very easy to carry around in a shirt pocket. I'm not trying to do an ad for Bob, and his products may not be for everyone, but his products suit my magic. And that's what's important to me...
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
The Thumb Tips are on his site now: http://www.gmrcreations.com/bob/under15.htm
Bob is all class and a joy to work with/order from!!!!!
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
Vincent Loyal user New York Metro Area 270 Posts |
I Would Have To Agree With All The Accolades Given From These Café Members.
Book Mark Miracle Is Great!! I Have Been Doing It So Often That The Paperback I Use Has Become Quite Dogearred Which I Think Lends A Little To The Effect. As Far As The TT Goes, I Have Been Using This TT For Quite A While Now And Have No Problems With It. Rather Comfortable Even With My Big Mitts!! As Always Mr. Solari Is A Thinker And It Shows!!!! Thanks, Vincent |
Magic Arty Elite user metro Atlanta 443 Posts |
So after reading all these posts about "Bob" and his wonderful tricks, I had to call and order some of his stuff. I called and talked to "the man". After an excellent conversation and two days later I received my package. I received Key-Ruption, a thumb tip, and a dvd (mind bender). Key-ruption is awesome. Simple, to the point, I use it not with a bill, but rather a signed card. I performed it this evening a dozen times, and it absolutely killed every time.
The Thumb Tip is the best I have ever owned, and held a lot of salt! I am going to work on the Mind Bender material. There is a lot of good thinking on this dvd, and it looks workable. I was taken in on the demo, looked like he just rubbed that spoon and it got all bent up! In a nutshell, Bob Solari sold me some wonderful magic that is so usable! Arthur Atsma |
VcosNJ Inner circle 1179 Posts |
I must agree on everything about Bob and his products. His stuff is just pure class! I love his bookmark miracle. I've been performing this for a few friends and the results have been nothing but stunning. I love his key-ruption as well. When I place the keychain on the table, have their dollar disappear, and with empty hands, open the keychain as the spectator grabs for his signed dollar, I've just performed a miracle in their eyes! Cool effect. Thanks Bob for the thumbtip as well. I own three of them right now, and as a softtip, this one looks too real.
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