This is an absolutely outstanding routine, and the final effect of the frog turning into the
selected card is the type of miracle you won't often find in magic. And for the ridiculouly cheap
price of $10, this is an absolute must.
Now, on the specifics. There are two main
components to this effect -- the card controls/reveals, and the whole "frog business". Let's start
with the frog business -this will involve a bit of practice in folding the frog on the fly, and
doing the bit of "dirty business" for the final reveal, but this just involves a bit of time sitting
at your crafts desk and then practicing. No difficult sleight of hand. Anyone can do this.
Next is the card handling/controls/reveals. This is a tad complex, but not difficult. It's
complex due to the fact that everything in the two phases is carefully structured to pave the way
for the miracle at the end. So, the handlings are a bit less direct than you would normally use
just to control/reveal a selection. Intermediate card workers will be able to do everything very
quickly. Less advanced card workers will need some practice.
Don't let the above
discourage anyone -- again -- nothing is difficult, there's just a lot of structure/handling to
learn and become familiar with-- that's due to the fact that this is a nice long routine with two
full phases, with two cards selected/found, and then a final miracle at the end.
It is
very rare that you will find a piece that is so accessible to all skill levels, uses nothing more
than playing cards, and yet delivers a miracle you can build a reputation/career on (not to mention
so inexpensive). Get this now.
(One last note, to Penguin. Please don't ever again film
your demos with spectators who are 6 drinks in. It's extremely annoying to watch).
An outstanding routine and effect.
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