These are just a few works to describe this amazing move, sleight, control, switch whatever you
would like to call it. If magic was real (ha, ha) this is would it would look like. Doc does an
amazing job of running through and teaching you everything you need to know to do this using great
video angles and close-ups so you don’t miss anything. If you are experienced in working with cards
you will appreciate what goes into this and how powerful it is. It will take some time and effort to
perfect this but well worth it. If you are a novice or just starting in cards, what a great thing to
learn and from an incredible teacher. If you put in the time you will be greatly rewarded.
This 28 minute tutorial is very thorough and will cover many aspects of card maneuvers you will
learn and use in other effects including fanning, palming and forcing just to name a few. Doc even
devotes a section to troubleshooting something you rarely see in a tutorial. You will learn some
bonus handlings, just chock full of information. This is one of the most complete and comprehensive
purchases you will make with so much in it … there is even a bonus trick. The whole tutorial is very
slick and and you will love it, consider it an investment.
7 of 7 magicians found this helpful.
First off – I LOVE the possibilities that go with learning this move. I had a routine worked up as
soon as I saw the trailer/ad – whatever it’s called.
The teaching is pretty good. Some is
hard to see/grasp. I’m guessing that’s because it happens in the hands, with a pretty firm grip, so
is hard to shoot. He steps you through most phases pretty well. It would’ve been nice if he
would’ve explained, “I’m going to run through it all at full speed and then come back step by step.”
It seemed like he just started running through the explanation – and it was WAY too fast for me to
keep up. But he did come back and run through it much slower – so was understandable.
That
said – understanding and doing are 2 very different things. While I understand most of the moves, I
cannot repeat/recreate all of the moves needed to pull this off. I’m not a card genius, but I’m not
bad and I found this to be very difficult. It’s not something you’re going to download today and
put in your show tonite. If you are patient, I can see this working for you, but be prepared for
some early frustration. I am going to put it on the shelf and try it again in a few months.
One thing that is lacking, he explains how to set up the move, but doesn’t explain his rationale
for doing so. While I don’t want to be a copy-cat, it would be nice to know his technique, since
the first step of the set-up is a little unnatural (at least for me, it would be). Does he do the
set up at the table in front of his audience? If so, what is the reasoning for the set up? A
pointer/suggestion on this one would’ve been nice.
So – to sum up – it’s good with great
potential, but I can’t do it . . . yet.
6 of 6 magicians found this helpful.
The problem with most switches of cards is that the must have a table. This switch can be done
without one. A second problem is that the switch is done at the moment spectators are looking for
it. This switch overcomes that problem.
This is not to say that the move is "automatic," it
will take some work, but doesn't most good magic? As Vernon suggests, "if you don't like practice,
magic is not a hobby for you." It's not terribly difficult, but it will take some practice and the
practice is well worth it. The miracles are there for those who are willing to think and practice.
I highly recommend this both as a piece to practice (lets face it, some of us are move monkeys),
but also for the value of the move in walk-around and other close-up situations. If you are a
worker, you will not be disappointed!
5 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
Your spectators can stare and burn your hands and they will NOT see you switch their card out! WOW!
I admit I purchased and tried the original version of this switch elsewhere years ago. I
couldn't get the move down to make it work for me. Now? The move's instructions in this Penguin
video are chock full of details, fine points, and multiple camera shots that it's easy to make this
your own.
If you can make a decent finger or thumb fan you can do this.
There are
SO many uses for this move imperceptible move you'll want to get your fans down. You are taught
switches, both for single and multiple cards, palms, side steals, even bonus color changes and more!
Get this. Highly Recommended!
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
I'm so excited to write this review! I just watched Groove Electric 2.0 and what a great purchase
this is! This is not just a trick, but a set of utility moves that you will use, if you like sleight
of hand. If you don't like sleight of hand, move along... there's nothing to see here.
Let's just get right into this review, because I want to hurry and go practice this write away.
1. Is this trick everything it seems from the demo? YES - It's everything and then some! I
wondered if there was some creative editing, but there isn't. This is really a clean trick once
you've practiced it. Just watch your angles.
2. Any gimmicks or arts & crafts? NO - none at
all. This is something you can perform truly impromptu and with any deck. There is no prep, no work,
nothing to buy, nothing to clean up.
2. Is this tricky? Hard? Do I have to practice alot?
YES, KINDA, YES - this is pure sleight of hand. What you're learning is a couple of utility moves
that will enable you to do magic pretty much on demand. The move appears to be a difficult one for
anyone less than an intermediate magician. It's definitely NOT impossible or a finger twister. You
don't have to be a contortionist or do anything crazy. I suppose the actual move is, when you think
about it, not extremely hard in itself. However, the flow of the moves is knacky... so you will want
to practice this many times in front of a mirror until it feels natural. I haven't tried this yet,
but I'd imagine it will take some effort to make sure I don't slip up. But I will say this... any
effort you put into this trick will be a worthy investment. This will be something that you'll
definitely want to practice and master.
4. Do I need big hands? NO - You just need to
practice so the movements will seem natural and unsuspicious.
5. How is this trick priced?
In my opinion, this trick is UNDERPRICED! I would have been happy paying $14.95 or even $19.95 for
this. You don't just get a trick... you get a series of utility moves YOU WILL USE. Also, Doc
generously gives some bonuses that are worth the same price alone, in my opinion.
6. How is
the teaching? It's good. To be honest, he goes slightly fast... but it's ok. It's simply his natural
manner... he goes over the trick many times from two angles (front and above), so it is very
sufficient. Doc is very approachable and easy to listen to. It's obvious he knows his stuff.
7. Is this a keeper? ABSOLUTELY! You will definitely use these moves. I would get this trick
again without hesitation if I had a chance to rethink my decision.
8. Is this trick for
anyone? NO - If you like gimmicks or floating things, obviously this won't be your thing. If you are
the type that likes true sleight of hand, this is a must. If you're a beginning, this may be
difficult, but I still highly recommend it... It will push you to the next level. If you're an
expert, I'd still say this is a move you may have not seen before (maybe, I dunno). If you are
indeed an expert, your call on this. Perhaps you already can do everything he's doing your own way.
I'm not an expert so I don't know how I'd feel about this. But personally, I LOVE Groove Electric
2.0.
Generally, I reserve 5-star ratings for crazy mind-melting tricks. This one isn't
visual like that... however, it is such a great value and the moves are so valuable, I feel like I
must give this the top rating. So an exceptional (literally) 5-star rating to Doc's Groove Electric
2.0!
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Too complicated for my taste. Much easier tricks out ther that produce the same or better audience
response.
3 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
While I won't be using the routine "as-is" in the trailer, I have got to give 5 stars to the
teaching and the thinking behind the moves used. This is some pretty amazing thinking.
I
have fairly poor dexterity, so I'll only be using a few of the moves taught here, but they're great
moves, so I'm quite happy with that.
I also have to add that the teaching is on point!
Very well done!!!
3 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
Pros: Impromptu, Great switching method
Cons: Very move heavy, not for beginners
Overall, I recommend getting Groove Electric 2.0 if you are comfortable enough with your card
magic in terms of moves. I think this is a very clean routine that will definitely fool your
spectators.
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
Yup, this is a phenomenal bit of card handling. It is not difficult, but it does take getting the
feel and flow of this move. Best of all, it does stuff that just is impossible to backtrack. It is
devastating!
Well taught and pretty clear and easy to learn from the download. A few times
the camera is at completely the wrong vantage point or angle, but there are multiple teaching
segments which get deeper and deeper into details. That makes it rather simple to follow along.
Last but not least, this is one of those moves which is tremendously fun and rewarding to
practice.
Get it! You will be happy you did!
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
This so good.
Well done Doc!
This a brilliant utility move that has so many options
I’m
not going to say much about it because is is brilliant.
It will take a bit of practice. I’m
getting the hang of it but in a couple of weeks I’ll be good to go .
This video is very well
explained and shot.
I highly recommend this.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.