I admit to being a beginner at performing magic effects. I bought this product by Aaron Fisher with
great expectations and believing it would be relatively easy to learn.I was very disappointed and to
date, I am unable to perform this effect even after hours and hours of viewing his DVD I am a
college graduate of average intelligence so that hours of explanation, demonstration and practice
should bring results. To date, this has not happened.
Although the DVD is lengthy, it is
flawed in many ways. (1) Fisher does not, except for mentioning the obvious, explain the "whys" of
the setup steps. For example,Fisher mentioned the Hindu shuffle without offering any explanation of
why or even how to do this. I "Googled" Hindu shuffle and the several demonstrations that I found
were unlike what Fisher did on the DVD ie he held the deck in an overhand grip while the various
demonstrators held the deck in underhand grip;(
2)Fisher's own demonstration of the effect
was smooth and flawless but during his explanation his hands were too quick to see what he was
actually doing and sometimes out of the viewing frame so you really could not see why;
(3)
Fisher emphasized the effect should be as a closer but offers a lame explanation of the effect as an
opener whereupon he admits it took him years to perfect the necessary deck switch needed to perform
as an opener;
(4) As a closer, Fisher spends about 30 minutes explaining the setup and
later in his explanation he drones on giving complicated instructions on the last few steps that are
vital to be able to perform the effect;
(5) As an opener, Fisher is brief and references
certain steps only by reference to what he has done using the effect as a closer;
(6) And
perhaps worst of all, Fisher emphasizes his interest in helping beginners like me and references his
web site. What he fails to mention is that personalized chatting with him will cost a hundred
dollars and of course, he does he mention how much time with him your $100 will buy.
@ the1stmagician
Here you are again acting like a jerk! On Aaron's personal forum I had it out with you for acting like an a**hole to someone else there and I've been noticing you commenting here on Penguin in people's reviews and still, you have a real bad attitude problem. Granted, I totally agree with what you said to this reviewer as I think he's just a plain ignorant fool, but seriously, why are you always so damn negative to everyone?? I've read at least 5 different comments you've made and every one of them is you rambling on about how wise you are,.. listen, I don't understand how people like yourself get others to enjoy your company, let alone your magic, I don't know if it's even any good or how skilled you are, but I wouldn't be able to spend any more then a couple minutes in your presence without spitting in you eye! All you do id tell people how stupid they are, you sir are a real nasty piece of work. And I have no idea how Aaron ever met you or allowed you into his personal space. I'm a full time student of his and I for one know for a fact he hates negativity. Can't you ever be nice for a change, or just let people figure out their shortcomings on their own? This guy obviously feels he got ripped off with this purchase and that means he will never experience the greatness of the effect. Let it be, one less idiot ruining great effects for the rest of us.
~ SkypeX "The Stealth"
WOW!!! ...and if this first round is any indication of the quality of the forthcoming "banter" amongst friends...we're in for quite an "event" this evening.
Heck, people...no matter who you are, this is good stuff!
So, grab your favorite "cold one", heat up some snacks, kick up you feet, and read on...
@the1stmagician, @8ofclubz...great work guys. I rarely read reviews, but you've piqued my interests.
Oh, wait, the timekeeper is lifting his gavel. *DING* it's time for Round 2 of the "Pounding Protests @ Penguin"
I'm outa here...Best wishes ~(_8^(l) "doh"
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