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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts 
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I’m looking for a method for OOTW that does not require the packets to be switched halfway through.
I used to do this in an OOTW of my own called Out Of This Symbol, but it was so long ago, I can no longer remember how it worked. A fellow magician was kind enough to give me a copy of his lecture notes that detailed how he did that, but those notes appear to have gone missing after my move to the USA 20 years ago. All that this magician can tell me now is that his version is derived from a Paul Harris routine (but I don't think Galaxy is what I'm looking for). So, here’s my question: do you know a version of OOTW that does not require the mid-routine packet switch? If so, can you point me in the right direction? |
Wravyn Inner circle 4247 Posts
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This is not a full deck OOTW presentation, though I have used it with multiple spectators.
https://share.google/oJVpyTSYirBQgSFwP |
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts
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On May 30, 2026, Wravyn wrote: Thanks for this! It looks interesting, but I do need a version that will work with a full deck (or, at least, many more cards than this). |
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Nikodemus Inner circle 1544 Posts
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As far as I know, GALAXY by Paul Harris was the first handling of OOTW that got rid of that switch in the middle. There are other variations that have been published that build on his approach.
One is Out Of This Blah Blah Blah, by Jon Armstrong I think. Another is Separation Anxiety by Bruce Bernstein. Also if you perform OOTW with two spectators, you have more options. |
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warren Inner circle uk 4950 Posts
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Theres a nice two person version taught in Afterglow by John Graham which uses a full deck, the spectators can give the cards a mix and do all the dealing with no switching half way through.
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts
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On May 30, 2026, Nikodemus wrote: And does this (or can this) use the full deck? |
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tenchu Inner circle Europe 1228 Posts
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On May 31, 2026, MarkFarrar wrote: Yes. Mike |
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magicthree Special user 683 Posts
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I did Galaxy on my channel a while back if you want to take a look--
https://youtu.be/MxgOUuzUFns?si=Y1cfbtt7z4Le2lK8 |
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dj Inner circle 1403 Posts
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- "Real World" - Andrew Gerard:
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S22863?sr......KaKHzeHJ - "ORDER" by Philo Kotnik: https://shop.card-shark.de/en/card-shark......EALw_wcB https://youtu.be/LFK9HW_YkzY?is=WxFQ8LhOKDrkU7GJ - "Cosmos Duo" by Greg Rostami: https://youtu.be/GYRu1GpHr4c?is=G1AQYClfyxDWPiWC - "Cosmos 3" by Greg Rostami: https://youtu.be/lAAfFb-3kOY?is=beDkb63z5iYYscec |
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Wravyn Inner circle 4247 Posts
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Would Patrick Redford’s SMALL WORLD be of interest? It is a routine that builds up in phases.
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts
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On Jun 1, 2026, magicthree wrote: Tony, thanks! That looks really great. Do you need to start off with a trial run of a few cards, or is that more presentational? I do like the no-switch handling, but this is ringing no bells in terms of the method I used 25 years ago. Still it's worth thinking about to see I could use this method for my own routine. |
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magicthree Special user 683 Posts
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Thank you, Mark.
After the shuffle there is usually a few cards out of place, so you have to take out those that are, usually it's just 3 to 5 cards. Then you're good to go. |
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts
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On Jun 2, 2026, magicthree wrote: Tony, thanks. I've sent you a private message - no rush. |
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 382 Posts
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Thanks to everyone who responded.
It seems as though Galaxy by Paul Harris was what I used for my routine after all. |
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