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whizzomagic Regular user Louisville, Ky 109 Posts 
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This is absolute crap!!! I have mastered the snap change but decided to buy this regardless. It looks terrible and is VERY obvious that there is a crease in the card. I feel like I was ripped off and hated the product. Totally unbelieveable and would only be recommended for the layman who want's to impress his friends, and even that would be hard to do with this.
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BroDavid Inner circle America’s North Coast, Ohio 3176 Posts
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I do this as a throw away distraction and reason to put down a deck and usually do it from between 4-10 feet from spectators, and it works fine all of the time.
I bought mine used, and feel like I got my money's worth because it is a no thinking, no strain quick visual effect. I certainly wouldnt do it close up as the gimmck can be seen at short distances if you don't keep the card moving. But I have to say that it isn't the worst trick I ever bought, (unfortunately) but if you are looking for a killer mainstay effect, learn some skils and impress with them, becuase this gimmick isn't a killer. It can be a nice throw away if properly managed between other effects, but that is all. BroDavid
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tuffnavyrn Inner circle San Diego, CA 1238 Posts
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Within a week after playing with mine it found it's way to the cylindrical fi of magic (aka the trash can!).
Brian-
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lewis Regular user 199 Posts
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One of my favourites...never fails to amaze
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rmoraleta Special user Philippines 767 Posts
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I'm also familiar with this one. It went into the sale items.
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Harv Inner circle I'm building a fence with 1127 Posts
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It should be called "Please Blink" Or "Close Your Eyes Completely"! Saw it demonstrated at the local magic shop (thank goodness.) Another piece of magic garbage.
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CardMaker Inner circle Ludwigsburg/GERMANY 1063 Posts
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If you want to see a real good gaffed transposition of one card to another - well, gaffed and mechanical - take a look at ROB BROMLEY'S "Flash Changing Card".
He uses another way/mechanics to achieve that effect. I myseelf being a custom card maker love THIS gaffed card. I know what it takes to make it and THIS one WILL fool you! The only URL I can provide is this one: http://www.cards4magic.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh0......20#a2620 You'll like it. BTW: I agree on all negative comments on Mark Mason products. Beware.
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McScratchy Regular user Philadelphia 114 Posts
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Hey CardMaker,
The link you posted is a bit confusing. It says "Flash Changing Card" but the description is for a shrinking card case. What style of a gaffed card are you refering to? Is it still a flipper-acrobatic type? -McScratchy |
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whizzomagic Regular user Louisville, Ky 109 Posts
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On 2004-10-23 15:46, BroDavid wrote: Are you trying to insinuate that I have no skill??? I find that utterly offensive and absolutely rude. You do not know me as I do not you, but I feel that I am on top of my game when it comes to card magic and sleight of hand. As I mentioned in the opening post, I can perform a snap change very effectively but thought I would give this a try anyway. I had money to burn and would have been better suited had I burned it. At least I could watch something slightly amusing. |
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CardMaker Inner circle Ludwigsburg/GERMANY 1063 Posts
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@McScratchy
yes, it's an acrobatic card - but without the stuff our dentists use 
So it is thinner and therfore no visible gap. It's a bit hard to find .... my link posted does not show the mentioned card, not that effect at all. Rob Bromley products are available thru many dealers, but I must admit that I don't know if the flash changing card is still available at all.
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BroDavid Inner circle America’s North Coast, Ohio 3176 Posts
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On 2004-10-25 01:29, whizzomagic wrote: Lighten up friend. Please. I did not mean to offend you. And if I did, I truly apologize. I was saying that if this is the worst trick you have ever bought (As I recall you saying) then "use your skills" (I said "learn some skills" because as you said, I don't know you and you are pretty new around here) But for me, it is about performing, and there are very few effects that I can't put to some good use with an audience. You said it was awful. I said it could be useful. Neither of thinks it is a killer effect. So let's just leave it at that. BroDavid
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matt.magicman Inner circle Mars 1524 Posts
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Its too slow on the change
hardly in a "blink" save your money and learn a sleight that will di the same thing...better and quicker |
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Marco S. Inner circle 1017 Posts
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Whizzomagic is right. This gimmick is really bad and not worth a cent.
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chicane Elite user New Zealand 465 Posts
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Try a different handling.
Show card as per instructions, then slam it face down on the table. Flip card over with one finger and change has taken place. At this point it is obviously one card, but works best in low lighting such as some resturants. |
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CardMaker Inner circle Ludwigsburg/GERMANY 1063 Posts
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On 2004-11-01 14:00, chicane wrote:... but Far better is a presentation in a dark room.
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bobby New user Camarillo, CA 72 Posts
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I find the trick works well with good timing...
I'm still working on the timing though... I got it on sale so I wasn't too disapointed... I have wondered if I could improve the gimmick myself though...  |
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erictan8888 Special user Singapore 517 Posts
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I have it and I didn't like it.....
"Fill you life with magic by making magic a part of your life." by eric tan.
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JSBLOOM Inner circle 2024 Posts
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I got one and DESTROYED IT!
Nice how all the adds show no crease, huh? probably better on the back of a card for a color change I guess |
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exohordon Regular user 162 Posts
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I think its a total waste of money.
Such a high price for a obvious gimmick that can be seen even very far away. Demo looks good though. |
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SteeleFusion Regular user Glasgow, Scotland 106 Posts
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I too do not like the gimmick. It looked a lot more impressive on the demo video (but then again, don't they always
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I sold mine on eBay for £5.00 Craig |
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