This may be my best purchase this year in terms of simplicity, visuals and to completely honest,
"unexpectedly insane" reactions from the spectators. I'm actally basing this review primarily for
that reason because I felt it was going to be one of those fly by tricks that people just say "Hmm
.. Neat" but in contrast, they were mesmorized to the point of screams. There are many T&R's out
there that require more difficulty and practice whereas you WILL be performing this the same day as
you open it. The DVD is short, sweet and to the point. Just how I like it. As usual, Dave is very
elaborate in his explanations and offers many different handlings, patter and misdirection, alhtough
there is not much needed at all, trust me. Personally this is an "impromptu" effect. I'll just
finish up say an "Ultra Gum" and after the cheers I'll begin "Damage". I say "Now this is one of my
favoite card tricks of all time" and "accidently" rip a card and pretend to be devistated because it
was my favorit decks. Then I say "luckily I'm a magician so I've been well trained to handle these
situation" and simply HEAL the card on both sides in a way that anybody who does not have this trick
yet needs to experience. The illusion, if performed correctly (which it will be) is mind boggling.
When you heal the front they're already jumping up and down, but when you heal the back of their
signed card and give it to them for complete examination, they just look like a deer caught in
headlights. You can see in their eyes that it will take a few seconds for their brain to absorb
what they've just witnessed.
HIGHLIGHT:
Dave teaches how to make the gimmick in
detail and it is a 2-5 minute job. And believe me when I say that the gimmick is UNBELIEVEABLE!
For those of you who have ever read any of my reviews, you know that it is extremely rare for me to
say that there are absolutely NO limitations. Even the cleanup is childs play .. there basically is
no cleanup.
If you want reactions, bang for your buck and a whole lot of fun, BUY DAMAGE
NOW. This was my first Dave Forrest purchase and I am an instant fan! Put the item in the shopping
cart before you talk yourself out of itand you'll see what I mean.
In the beginning of your review, you say, "As usual, Dave is very elaborate in his explanations and offers many different handlings, patter and misdirection, alhtough there is not much needed at all, trust me." But then, at the end of your review, you say, "This was my first Dave Forrest purchase and I am an instant fan!" Something doesn't jive here...
One of my best purchases this year!
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