I was reluctant to spend $9.95 on one way to determine a randomly chosen card. But I decided if it
was good, I'd always have it with me.
The move IS good, but will take some practice. I'm 57
and my hand was tired/hurting while learning it, so I had to pause the video then resume. It's good
for old hands like mine to get a workout. I'm sure with the strengthening that will come from
practice this will be quite easy (no problem for you 20 somethings, I'm sure).
As a bonus,
there are two very nice reveals/routines that helped make this worth the price. On the first, he
does a nice job of explaining the subtitles of an effective equivoque sequence that can be used
elsewhere. I've been doing the "magicians choice" since before Ryan Schultz was born, but picked up
a tip or two I'll use.
Two last things: 1) This can be used with tons of other tricks, not
just the routines taught in the video; 2) Practice!
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This is a very neat peek which will be easy to learn for card enthusiasts with strong nimble
fingers. If you just dabble with cards this will take quite a lot of practice, which will be well
worth while if you want to peek a selected card in this way. It is a lot of money for a single move
but that is an individual decision.
Left handers will not be able to do this with a standard
pack, but will need cards with 4 corner indices.
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This is a great and easy to do peek. The hardest thing about it is not falling into one of the older
peeks I know. The two things I like the most are that it seems more natural and, in being more
natural, there is no "something-just-happened" move. Ryan teaches his peek well and breaks it into
easily digestible pieces. Like others I can see this easily being my go to peek.
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This will take some work to get it invisible but a couple hours should do it. Once you have it
your'e good to go.
A lot of time was spent on one particular handling that I didn't think
was that impressive, but this is a killer move the you will use all the time. Who doesn't want to
know the selected card in a riffle selection? It is so quick and looks great.
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Ryan Schlutz is the consummate artist in every aspect of the craft a performer's performer
innovative creator top of the of list as teachers on the contemporary scene! However my preference
is force over peek !don't get me wrong every tool has its right place depending on the
circumstances of context!this one doesn't resonate with me but others will find a multitude of
applications so go for it !
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Ryan showed me this and I instantly knew I had to know how! Now, this is what I use when someone
hands me their deck. The look at a card and then shuffle them up and well... the sky is the limit
then. Often they don't even recall me touching the cards. Pure genius!!
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This is fantastic !!! The move is done and over in a second, the work is done. Then it's time to
play. You will need to take a little time to get the move down and looking natural. It's not hard at
all, it just needs to be smooth. Then you're free to do the reveal any way you want. You already
know the card. It's that simple and done correctly it is pretty much bulletproof. The best part is
that it can be done with a borrowed and shuffled deck. Don't miss out on this one !!!
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If you're already doing a peak and you want to clean it up, definitely consider this.
I use
peaks all the time, and find them to be devastating. This technique streamlines the economy of
moves. There is a cost, though. This slight will take practice. If you just want to improve your
peaking without learning a new sleight, then I suggest checking out Gregory Wilson's tips on his At
The Table lecture.
Back to this DVD. Let me talk about the two tricks. I like his take on
the lie detector. I may add this to my repertoire. He has another powerful trick that is similar to
Milt Kort's "All Outs." I like it.
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Taught well, this is probably the best card peek you will ever see... or not see, if you're watching
it. lol
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If you don't get any other magic this year, yeah right, get this. This is great for all venues and
even none card people. The instruction is great and the peek is easy to master. There is only your
imagination to determine what to do with the knowledge you get from the peek.
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