I almost took off 1 star because this video should be shipped with an additional item--a roll of
duck tape to keep your head from exploding from all the information and ideas jammed into this
lecture! I use that term for a reason, this is NOT just a "trick" demo and explanation, this is
chock full of valuable, insightful advice on how card magic can and should be presented.
I
have been fortunate enough to see Dani in person so I thought this video would be good. I was
wrong, it is great!!I bought the whole series and look forward to the next chapter!
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
If the video download was just a lesson on the "Lie Detector", I would rank the download at 3 stars
at best. However, there is over an hour of teaching and other tricks with only about ten minutes
specific to the "Lie Detector" method.
The Lie Detector method is not 100%. The method
really comes down to how well the cards are shuffled during the trick. A poor shuffle will at best
ruin the trick and worse expose the trick for all to see. There are additional steps to reduce the
risk, but I don't think the trick alone was worth it because your success is literally in the hands
of others. The trick could play very well, but it could also fail miserably. There is also setup
involved.
Now there is so much information provided in the video, I am increasing my
ranking by one star to four stars for the additional bonus material. Dani does provide some very
good lessons and even other tricks (maybe four or so). Dani provides the lessons in both English and
Spanish, be sure to click on the right video.
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I am writing this review as a beginning magician. This trick is described as “semi-automatic “, but
it really isn’t. The trick involves some significant card manipulation, which Mr. Ortiz handles
ridiculously fast, but is way beyond what I can handle. My major complaint is with the video
instructions. The lengthy video goes into great detail about the theory behind this type of card
manipulation, but does not include a step by step walkthrough of the trick itself. Also, Mr. Ortiz
speaks very quickly, and has a very heavy accent, the combination of which makes the video very hard
to understand. I have purchased several tricks that I am very happy with, but I regret buying this
one.
2 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
I love Danny Ortiz. His enthusiasm comes straight from the heart and though he may seem, well,
verbose by any common standard, he is relentless in his quest to help you Peirce through the veil of
simple instructions, and to learn the layer beneath the surface. He is exhaustive, covering every
nuance and possibility at every turn. Hook line and sinker. I swear it to be true cross my heart. I
enjoyed this video and am quickly on to the rest.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
The man is a genius, and this is indeed a real weapon and concept, not just a trick!
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
Very good trick, can be done with a borrowed deck. Also, very well instructed, with lots of
additional ideas. Definitely into my toolbox.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.