this is a great effect!
i think it the best way ever to appear a full deck of cards!
plus it
doubles as tool by dave stone,and its much cheaper!
with that said why not buy it heck buy
two!lol!
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It is not difficult to understand the principle of this okay effect... but for the $38 one has to
fork out.. I thought I’d be getting a heavy cardboard or at best laminated brochure prop. With the
prop only being lightweight paper.. I can only imagine how quickly this high priced (simple effect)
will last.
Yes, I realize one has to charge for the “reveal” but the gaff is the best part
and well made... but I think it would be a better buy if you included at least 3 or 4 more of the
(relatively cheap) brochure paper card flyers.... print it on a more durable heavier stock... or
sell it laminated for the price... this is NOT a negative review for the effect in and of itself...
it’s a nice effect for the working performer... just thinking out loud to hopefully improve the
product. Thanks!
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Henry Evan's 3D advertising really does look as quick and magical as the video.
The actual
working of the effect is simple: "Can you catch a falling deck of cards?" Then you can do it. Giving
the brochure a simple shake causes the effect to work. The only other action is to have your
catching hand ready to catch the pack. You've heard it before, but even a child could do it. Very,
VERY little skill required. Minimal at best. Which is fine, because it allows you to focus on your
presentation. Presentation is the REAL secret of any effect.
I'm currently including this
effect in my club act and my parlor show.
I really love this effect, and think it's one of
Henry's best, but I want to add a slight caveat: The angles on this effect are quite limiting. Your
viewers must be in front. I tell you that so you won't be letdown. But I'll bet you already had that
figured, no?
I've had mine for a long time, and yes, it is well constructed, but after long
use, mine began to wear out and become "crooked". For me it was a simple matter to pull apart the
gimmick, and re-construct a new one from scratch. Anyone with a modicum of arts and crafts skills
could so the same. Just a little glue and tape, scissors, etc, and you can have a brand spanking new
gimmick in minutes.
The DVD that comes with it is brief and minimal, instruction wise, but
what would one expect as the effect is short and simple, so the instructions are commensurate with
the effect.
Oh, and there is another limitation you need to be aware of: You don't really
have a free choice of deck colors to choose from. You are limited to "selecting" the red deck. Just
though you might like to know that.
But even with it's limitations, don't be dissuaded.
This is still a fine, eye-popping effect. As visual as it gets, and I think you will like it. Heck,
you might even add it to your show, as I did!
Magically, Doug
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This overall is just a super fun way to produce a deck. Everything is well contructed and its just
too easy and fun not to like. It also passed the wife test so that's a plus. I also appreciate the
small routine Dan Harlan put together for the download video. What you see is what you get and what
you get is awesome.
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This is a great idea and very visual. The gimmicks are very good. The poster or advertisement is
so-so. It's paper and mostly in Spanish. It should be in English (when sold here) and should have
a light lamination so that it lasts. I laminated the advertisement. The gimmick still works fine
and now it will last as long as I do. The DVD is poorly prepared but you can still get the info and
suggestions it provides. If you can live with the Spanish and don't mind laminating the poster buy
this. Again, a great idea.
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Nice trick for the right person
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Wow, this is a miracle of magic. Thank you Henry, you are a great man
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Great opener.
Combine it with Revolution.
Gimmick has to be glued in.
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I certainly agree with all the other reviewers that this a fantastic opening effect. The guys at
our round table magic meeting were amazed that it was so visual and deceptive. One reviewer pointed
out that when removing the folder from a jacket pocket, the gimmick can become slightly misaligned.
The fix is easy. I used a very little roughing fluid on the back of the case gimmick and the front
of the folder, which cause enough friction that there is no slippage yet it doesn't interfere with
effect. Highly recommended.
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What a great magic trick! Simplicity is always the best! 5 minutes and you are ready to go. Easy to
do. Great reactions. This is the first trick that I buy of Henry Evans, I will ceck more of his
work. Remeber,as Leonardo da Vinci said: Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication!
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