I find this review difficult to write. There's so much hyperbole in the magic marketplace, it
sometimes makes categorizing things difficult. This is not, in my opinion, the best bills across
ever created, as the ad-copy suggests. (I think Fred Kaps would agree with me.) In fact, it's hardly
a trick, as-is. It's a gimmick, which is essentially a method, for revealing a small stack of bills
to be either 3 or 5 of a denomination. It doesn't strike me as the kind of thing I would want to
perform on its own. Even the creator suggests tagging it on to another 50/50 kind of routine, such
as a “which hand.” That may prove a good placement for this piece, but it's hard to tell, without
seeing a well thought-out, time-tested routine. In my opinion, it's not ready for sale. It's a
reasonably interesting idea, but it doesn't belong on Penguin; it belongs in a magazine.
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It seems to happen a lot, but the simple gimmick he claims to have originally created I learned as a
kid in Michael Ammar's money miracles.
However, I don't think it was taught as a bill
transpo. So brownie points to Marsh there.
Not saying Marsh stole it, and he does add a
very slight difference, it's just not anything revolutionary.
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Alexander Marsh presents very useful get back with many applications.
The video shows the
construction of the gimmick as well as many different uses for it both in sleight-of-hand style
presentations as well as mentalism presentations. The instructions on making the gimmick are very
straightforward and simple, no complicated arts and crafts involved.
The instructional video
last approximately 20 minutes and is focused on construction of the gimmick and use of the giver,
but it is important to note that no actual four performances are shown; if that matters to you. I
believe that the video is sufficient without it, but I did want to point that out.
For any of
you who already owns other bill changing affects, you’ll know that this is not something that can be
handed out for examination. Then again, for those who use these kind of affects that’s really not an
issue. But again, I wanted to point that out for anyone who is getting something like this for the
first time.
Overall I think it’s a really neat idea, supposed to make, and has many different
uses. I could see this being something it would carry around with you and could use on the spur of
the moment for whatever type of affect was best at that moment in for that audience. So if you like
what you see in the trailer, I’d highly recommend getting this.
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Simple, understandable, portable. Packs a decent-to-great punch, what more could you ask for?
Easy to make, and no wasted money if you want to dissemble the gimmick. I also feel the
mentalism is how I'll use it more than money across, but both are great!
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A lot of tricks that are presented require your hands to be flexible. I have extreme arthritis in
my hands and therefore am unable to perform many of these wonderful tricks. This one is amazing a
extremely easy to perform. And the variety of tricks that you can use this simple to make gimmick
is fantastic.
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Transfer by Alexander Marsh is brilliant and easy and highly recommended!
The gimmick is super
easy to make.
You can use it for Magic or Mentalism.
Instantly reset.
Takes up no space.
Doesn't ruin money.
Lots of routine options provided.
Alexander is a cool guy to hang
out with for half an hour.
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I'm doing more mentalism lately and I really like to work just out of my pockets. This takes up no
space and if you get in a pinch, you can spend the gimmick!!!
Seriously, NO SKILL REQUIRED
to make the gimmick. No scissors or magnets. Takes just a couple of minutes and it works with any
paper currency.
But the thought behind this clever technique is truly diabolical. And
it's versatile. It's a natural build from a "which hand is the coin in?" routine.
Alexander is a natural teacher and he's come up with something every magician and mentalist
should have up thier sleeve (or in their wallet).
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There are 4 things I really like at this download:
-The gimmick is easy to build in ten minutes.
-The method is a versatile tool and the suggested mentalism routine is maybe the best use for a
“Bill Transpose Effect” that I have seen.
-It works with every currency.
Finally,
Alexander teaches you everything in a clear and still entertaining way.
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The gimmick is easy to make (although can get expensive -- it's made of real money), easy to handle,
and pretty versatile. What earns this trick 5 stsrs really is Alexander Marsh himself. He's
manages to be clear and educational while being charming and funny at the same time. I'll
definitely keep an eye out for his other videos.
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Bought this trick but while looking at the training video it has occurred to me that all my paper
money tricks are now useless due to the introduction of the uk plastic £5, £10, and soon the £20
notes so the trick is now useless.
I’ve wasted my money. Please ask the magicians to re-visit
there tricks for the UK market.
Regards
Steve
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