Magic Tricks

This is quite the lecture. Rick packs as many tricks as you should probably pack into a 2.5 hour lecture (and then some). I strongly feel, anyone that gets this will find some value in at least half of the lecture.

For me, I'm not a coin guy, but you bet I'm adding some of these effects into my normal routine. The 'Which-Hand' Criss-Cross is a powerful move that when executed well, will kill your audience. It's a fairly simple move that will take a little practice, but will convince your audience you're a master sleight of hand artist.

My full review of all the effects are below:



TRICKS WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS

1: Shrink & Clone:

Pretty cool trick. More of a ‘party’ style trick since you’ll be at home or someone else home, unless you carry a microwave everywhere you go. I will probably only do this at someone else’s house after having a few adult beverages.

2: Knifed Necktie:

I love this, I will most likely perform this effect impromptu in situations I’m wearing a necktie. It’s a great effect for a silent act who’s normal attire is a suit and tie. However, I think you could develop patter easy enough to fit this into a parlor routine.

3: The Wipe-Away Tie:

Great quick visual effect. Get ready to work on your ‘mime’ skills. I am certain I will do this effect from time to time.

4: Starter Box:

Rick shows a matchbox trick that is surprisingly simple and leaves you clean at the end of the effect. I am not a magician that likes to carry a lot of miscellaneous props around with me (for example table hopping or cocktail hour magic) however, if you ever come across a box of matches, this effect will not only fry their brains, but will only take about a minute to set up. By definition I don't know if that is considered 'impromptu' but it is close enough in my book. Its a great tool to have for when the right situation arises. OR - just carry a matchbox with you and you're ready to go.

5: Red Sea Chi:

At first, Red Sea Chi was a let down, because anyone that's had a science class has probably done this at some point or seen a video on youtube of the milk swirls and food coloring. However, it's Ricks method of distracting the audience by disproving the method, and then secretly adding the gimmick that makes this effect more magical. Ultimately, I love the new handling of this and will definitely perform it at some point.

6: Wormholope:

Wormholope is technically a trick, but what I took away is a slight subtlety that can essentially create miracles if you apply it to other methods. I've had similar ideas like this, but Rick easily put this into perspective with how powerful an effect like this could be. Most will probably overlook this effect, but for me this might be one of the highest values for me to adopt an idea to my own style. I love this one.

TRICKS WITH COINS

7: Coin-Through-Shirt:

I love this quick and easy effect. So much so, I have performed it about 8 times in the past two days which is not normal for me to do immediately after learning an effect. It’s safe to say this is something I will continue to use often and definitely have found value in.

8: The ‘Which Hand’ Criss-Cross: A dumb joke becomes an amazing illusion before the spectator knows what hit her.

This will take practice, but once I have this effect down, I will consider a $40 investment WELL WORTH IT! I have seen other methods of getting a small object to switch hands quickly like this (usually while sitting at a table) However, Ricks handling of this while standing up will FRY BRAINS when you get it down. Which to me and my performance style, is well worth it. Thanks so much, Rick for sharing this with us.

I hate coin tricks. So, any teaching video that has them are always glanced over for me. However, Rick really changed my mind and converted me and makes me want to adopt some of these effects he teaches. I think the main point on why I am so attracted to them is because he ditches using quarters and half dollars and introduces poker chips. REAL poker chips. No gimicks. The 'coin' through shirt is great value for me, so I will start adding this to my routine when I need something quick and startling.

As for the rest of the coin tricks, like I said above, I’m not really a coin guy, but his take on the George Dollar bill is good.

TRICKS WITH CARDS

13: Floater:

I really like this method. I’m not one for having gimmicked cards in my routines, but this is pretty fun and cool to do if and when I feel like doing something different. It looks amazing and is easy to make.

14: Oral Fixation: Bite the center out of a playing card and magically spit it back together. Don’t blink!

I made this gimmick today and played around with it a little bit… This is pretty darn cool. And the startling restoration is surprisingly easy to pull off. If you love card magic, this will be valuable to you. This could have easily been it’s own download for $10-15.

15: Eating George:

16: Ambitious Miscall :

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new take on a classic utility move I already do in my ambitious routines. So, I know if you do ambitious, you will love this.

17: Signed & Swapped:

The thing I hated about French Kiss is that only one card could be selected by the spectator… Rick solves that issue here and I love it! Another routine going straight into my routine.

18: Fortuity:

At this point… if you do ANY card magic, and you haven’t bought this lecture… you’re really missing out….

19: Interactive Poker Deal:

Practically self working. If you do any "poker" routines, or have wanted to do one this will be valuable to you.

20: The Lax Cut

Did you purchase this lecture yet? If not… just do it for this utility alone… Seriously, just do it! This is surprisingly easy and works amazing. Can be done with a borrowed deck and done impromptu without creasing cards. You can literally be blindfolded and cut to whichever cards you previously lost in the deck. Very good move. I'll be using this.