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TeddyBoy Special user New York, NY 595 Posts 
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I have a feeling that the most common answer to my question will be "practice, practice and practice some more." But here goes.
I'm working on LePaul's modification of the Erdnase bottom palm. What I find difficult is CONSISTENTLY picking up only one card with my left ring finger, rather than a small packet. If I can get it down to be reasonably consistent I'd call it a victory. Any thoughts?
So many sleights...so little time.
"Slow...deliberate...natural." Bill Tarr Cheers, Teddy |
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countrymaven Inner circle 1428 Posts
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Exactly. That is what I found. That just because it is written up, it will not necessarily work 1. all the time or 2 with a well used deck.
I would say this. This resulted in my finding something that works all the time and is invisible. Go through all the materials and try things. But I would suggest Marlo is a great source for what will perhaps be your solution. |
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TeddyBoy Special user New York, NY 595 Posts
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Thanks, I got my copy of Revolutionary Card Technique - I guess it's time to stop being afraid of it.
So many sleights...so little time.
"Slow...deliberate...natural." Bill Tarr Cheers, Teddy |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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Atta boy Teddy! Congrats.
I was fortunate enough to acquire a numbered deluxe collectors edition signed by the Editor. don't be afraid, dive right in! Try the items exactly as taught. |
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countrymaven Inner circle 1428 Posts
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I am helping Teddy. It is a version of a bottom palm I came up with after looking at all that was available. I needed something smooth invisible and rock solid for my walkaround shows. I tried everything. I can't believe how many troublesome, half decent, work only perfectly sometimes , bottom palms there are. So I developed it. Then I found something similar in Marlo.
I think the bottom palm, if well done, is one of the greatest card sleights out there. They wont even suspect it if they know about palming. |
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts
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If it's a single-card bottom palm? Go to John Carney. If it were any easier, the cards would be bottom-palming you.
JACK, the Jolly Almanac of Card Knavery, a free card magic resource for beginners.
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loserdlj New user 64 Posts
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Thanks, I got my copy of Revolutionary Card Technique
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countrymaven Inner circle 1428 Posts
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Quoting Burnaby : "I'd go bottom palm, myself. Somewhere on Youtube is a video of Denis Behr doing an Erdnase Bottom Palm and it looks great. Plus, as has been pointed out by Michael Close and others, the very nature of a bottom palm brings with it advantages that you can't get from a top -- being able to openly hold the deck afterwards and show the other hand empty, the availability of (arguably) better-covered controls to the bottom, a wonderful gambit that allows for a great retreat if you want it, the efficiency and cover for replacements to the bottom, being able to use the deck for extra cover for the steal (rather than offering the back of the hand), etc."
Very well said. Excellent. |
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts
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Well, there's a lot of sound logic in those words, but I can't credit for it. The man who taught me all that good stuff?
You guessed it, Frank Stallone.
JACK, the Jolly Almanac of Card Knavery, a free card magic resource for beginners.
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tenchu Inner circle Europe 1120 Posts
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I think it's pretty hard to beat Ernest Earick's/Paul Curry's one-handed technique, especially if you need to palm more cards.
It's much, much easier to palm one card when the cards are either brand new (and therefore stiffer), or when the (more worn out) deck has a concave bend. Mike |
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countrymaven Inner circle 1428 Posts
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I like to bottom palm a card, then while reading the spectator's palm, hold out the palmed card under their arm. They absolutely have no clue a card could be held out.......
Again, Burnaby, I think most magicians, including some pros do not understand the full meaning of your statement I quoted above. The incredible advantages of a smooth bottom palm. |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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On May 27, 2019, The Burnaby Kid wrote: Why...just...why. |
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Rupert Pupkin Inner circle 1452 Posts
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On May 28, 2019, magicfish wrote: He's the best one! |
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The Burnaby Kid Inner circle St. John's, Canada 3158 Posts
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On May 28, 2019, Rupert Pupkin wrote: Sigh. Some people just can't recognize genius, no matter how much it fluffs its hair.
JACK, the Jolly Almanac of Card Knavery, a free card magic resource for beginners.
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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Again, Leave it PH. Please.
But I do finally agree with you on something. Carney is the guy. |
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TeddyBoy Special user New York, NY 595 Posts
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Thanks for all of the input. Right now I have so many classic card books that I have not yet read that I cannot justify getting anymore until I open them. But I will definitely keep John Carney's name in mind as I keep hearing it mentioned here.
I think that Countrymaven's direction to Marlo's RCT has helped me out, especially by combining a bit with Paul Lepaul's bottom palm. Thanks again.
So many sleights...so little time.
"Slow...deliberate...natural." Bill Tarr Cheers, Teddy |
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MagicianInTrouble New user 23 Posts
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On May 21, 2019, TeddyBoy wrote: Nope. The correct answer is, "Think, think, and then think some more." |
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magicfish Inner circle 7016 Posts
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On May 29, 2019, TeddyBoy wrote: Carneycopia is one of the best books on closeup magic ever and in my opinion, its introduction should be read by every single person who wants to become a magician. His Book of Secrets is also a must. Carney may be the best pure sleight of hand artist on earth. |
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Ray J Inner circle St. Louis, MO 1503 Posts
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On May 29, 2019, magicfish wrote: I agree about Carneycopia. It is now out of print, I believe, so find it where you can! John's website has some old blog posts that are worth reading.
It's never crowded on the extra mile....
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Bobbycash Special user Australia 694 Posts
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Note quite OOP, in fact it is available as an ebook from LLePub and is currently half price: https://llepub.com/index.php?main_page=p......as8qhki4
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