After simply watching the trailer i figured this method out very quickly i thought "there has to be
more to it" so i purchased the tutorial, sadly there wasn't much more. As i lean heavy into geek
magic,a good effect is hard to come by,I'm not sure this was the hidden gem i had hoped for. Its
great for beginners and for people who like the shock and awe factor from family and friends but i
fear a spectator could easily pick up on what is going on. I don't hate it but this just doesn't
suit the impact and magnitude i prefer in my performance.
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Since I already knew Matt Johnson's Pen through Finger, I was already familiar with the basic
method.
As Matt has stated, this version takes his version to the next level.
The
2 best parts of the new version is pushing the fork through the "finger" (twice in different
directions) AND pulling the fork through the "finger".
The only negative is having to carry
the Finger Pictures and a Fork with you. (A Pen is easier to borrow than a fork if you are not in a
restaurant.)
I will use this newer version but I will still have Matt Johnson's more
impromptu version in Magic toolkit. (Matt's version requires a Playing Card and a Pen, both of which
can be borrowed. Matt's version also have a nice (but disturbing) moment where the spectator can
see through the hole in your finger.)
My advice, learn both!
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THIS TRICK IS STUPENDOUS . IT IS VERY EASY TO DO AND IS VERY WELL TAUGHT AND FILMED.IT IS A BIG
IMPROVEMENT ON PEN THROUGH FINGER AND IS MUCH MORE FRIGHTENING. IT HAS TWO PHASES WHICH MAKES IT A
LOT HARDER TO WORK OUT HOW IT IS DONE. VERY GOOD VALUE .BUY IT
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Even if you do Matthew Johnson's "pen thru finger", Axel Hecklau takes the effect to a higher level.
I mean, stratospheric! All the subtleties, convincers and invisible clean up makes this effect
shocking, convincing, fooling and angle proof. The best download I've purchased in quite a while.
Not hard to do, either, but requires practice to make it the perfect effect seen in the video.
Includes eight different styles of finger wraps(including black and brown versions) ready to send to
your local Staples/CopyMax, or just print them at home. GREAT illusion, GREAT value.
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This is a great trick!
I have printed my own pictures and practiced this trick, it is quite easy
to get the knack of it.
The psychology behind the trick is very smart to put the spec off track,
because it uses 2 different methods.
The angles are great and you don't need a table.
It's
perfect for walk around or table hopping.
Moreover, it goes very well with "Spoon Around", the
trick from Axel Hecklau!
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Like everything Axel puts out you will not be disappointed. You will kick yourself for not thinking
of how this is done but this will fry your audiences.
I have spoon around and threek so will
combine the three for a little walkaround set where forks are involved.
It will take a little
practice to get right but great payoff.
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I loved how this worked! Simple to learn and execute!
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Was familiar with MJ's PTF; never performed b/c it was a bit "difficult" for my hands (I'm in my
early 50's). Saw the trailer for this; Axel was smart to limit the trailer here. Are you wondering
which position to be in for the 1st phase? I was (and you probably still are if you're reading
this). Before I purchased the download, I started working out with a finger exerciser (Grip
Master)to "train" my hands and fingers -- b/c I really wanted to do Axel's version. Though he could
have gone a bit more into "finger" issues, it is the type of thing that you have to play around with
on your own hands (you may even use different fingers). And, BTW, he does offer a pretty good tip
for those just learning it for the first time. I'm still practicing, but have already ordered a
"case" as seen in the trailer to house the fork. Want to know more about that -- buy the download.
As titled, this is "very cool!!"