Just got this, just watched the EXCELLENT instruction video (thorough, clear, useful), and spent
about an hour getting the basic routine and moves down, including variations. Though this is
perfectly accessible for a novice the intermediate to advanced magicians will be able to perform and
present a lot cleaner. My only concern, which is a pretty common one, is the durability of the
gimmicks/props. However, Nicholas clearly shows how to reproduce your gimmick. The shot glass is
pretty standard and easily replaced. The die itself purports to be pretty specific to the effect but
I'm pretty sure that if I measure it that it will turn out to be replaceable. This is my favorite
type of magic in its simplicity.
No flaps, trap doors??? Right!!!
I just want to confirm the intro. Thank you.
It is angle sensitive and this is addressed in the video. The angle sensitivity is such that you'd have to put this and perform it in an unnatural and awkward position to expose the secret. Best performed on a mat on a standard performance table.
No flap? Nope. No trap door either. This is literally true. The gaff does not use either of those methods.
After the performer chooses the 2 cards from the deck, I notice them cards handled in a specific manner. Without tipping the MO, could a hobbyist handle the necessary moves?
In my opinion, yes, a hobbyist should be able to easily handle the necessary moves, all of which are standard. No knuckle busting here. Also, you can substitute your preferred method of switching things if you wish. However, as with all magic, the more you practice and the smoother you make it the more convincing the performance. There's some extensive discussion about this (and the usual traded insults) on a well known green backgrounded magic discussion site.
This is definitely a nice-looking trick and its definitely going to have people asking to look at the cards. Can they be given the cards after? my gut says no way
Looking at the cards after. Yep. Good question. Obviously there is a gaff. So disguising the gaff is some sort of switch before or after is warranted. Nothing unusual about that. I think a lot of concerns have to do with a switch. The performance is pretty easy and straightforward but examining later (or before) is a legitimate question and I think is a performance issue. The video covers this. I've got my own approach. But initial performance and effect are pretty easy. Examining afterwards? Welcome to magic!
Trap door? Ehhhhhhhhhhh I guess the Die functions as the door.
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Diabolically simple
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