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Andrew Loh Inner circle Malaysia 1455 Posts |
Hi,
I would like to share something which involves a card sleight here. Larry Jennings' Optical Add-on, do you really utilise this sleight in any of your card effects (your creations)? If compare to Vernon's Add-on, I think in terms of the handling is more secure and no (depend how you present it) angle/cover problem, what do you think? I am not saying Jennings' Add-on is not good/not effective/not practical but I also can see its strengths, but in general sense, what do you think about these 2 wonderful magicians' creation of the card sleights? What do you all think folks, if let's say Jennings' Add-on sleight is underused, do you think/believe that it is good and effective means to fool magicians for those only know Vernon's Add-On? Best, Andrew Loh Check out my new card magic eBooks "The Magnificent Queens" & "Triple Charms" at: www.cardicianden.com My Cardician Den Blog: http://pasteboards.blogspot.com/ |
Euan Inner circle 1041 Posts |
Hi Andrew
It depends on the context within the trick. They are both used in different circumstances, one situation will call for the Vernon add-on whereas in another it will appear illogical and require extra handling steps. Euan |
BillWheeler New user Naperville, IL 80 Posts |
In Jennings '67, Richard Kaufman states that the previous description of the Optical Add-On (in "The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings") is incorrect. I've never had much luck with it looking convincing, and usually use the Charlie Miller variation of the Vernon Add-On.
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hitmouse Loyal user 249 Posts |
I do not consider the optical add-on to have any angle issues. The move covers itself perfectly if done correctly. As far as handling, I came to the move after learning Hollingworth's Waving the Aces. By comparison the Jennings move is quite easy.
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Denis Behr Special user Germany 703 Posts |
Hitmouse, the optical add-on is different from the optical toss. You can find its decription here:
Classic Magic of Larry Jennings |
hitmouse Loyal user 249 Posts |
Hi Denis,
Thanks. Same, but different. The optical add-on is really a logical development of the optical toss. Hollingworth admits that there is a similarity. The basic finger movement is more or less the same, even if the optical add-on has a reversed card, is done upright, with a different rhythm, and for a different purpose. I greatly enjoyed your vid of Waving the Aces. Quote:
On 2004-12-13 14:21, Denis Behr wrote: |
Denis Behr Special user Germany 703 Posts |
Hitmouse, you are confusing the Optical Add-On (Jennings), the Optical Alignment (Hollingworth) and the Optical Toss (Jennings).
Did you look at the reference?! Thanks for your comment re the clip Denis |
Daegs Inner circle USA 4291 Posts |
I own the classic Magic of larry jennings... Could someone please PM me with what is wrong in the description?
What was changed in '67???? Thanks Vs. Vernons, they are two different purposes... one shows 4 different cards one at time and switches out all but 1(1 card stays the same). The optical is done on a stripout, and not from a count. Also all the cards can be switched out... Very different each with their own applications. |
gilbert3 Regular user 140 Posts |
All the cards can be switched out using the Vernon method as well.
Also, I don't understand this comment. "Vs. Vernons, they are two different purposes... one shows 4 different cards one at time and switches out all but 1(1 card stays the same)." Are you perhaps confusing the Vernon Strip out addition with something quite different? |
hitmouse Loyal user 249 Posts |
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On 2004-12-17 17:47, Denis Behr wrote: Hi Denis, You are absolutely correct. I was confusing the optical add-on with the optical toss. The former has nothing to do with the optical alignment, whilst the latter obviously does. Apologies and thanks. |
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