If this had been a DVD explaining the core secret (with applicable routines that can be performed or
even some starter ideas) I think it would have been much better.
The teaching is very
strong although there is a key part of Shin's routine that he does not explain AT ALL and there is
no simple way to figure it out. Not that it matters too much because you aren't allowed to perform
52 Shades of Red. Made contact with his mother through his website (and she was lovely!) and she
passed on some info from Shin, which was great but it still didn't make up for the gaps.
Warnings:
- The Arts and Crafts of this trick aren't just minutes or even a few hours, we
are talking a whole day of assembly (if you include making/lining your performance table/mat
appropriately). It's good discipline but I think that younger people will be frustrated by the lack
of "insta-trick"
- The deck included is opposite to the instructions on the video. It took 4
hours of wasted Arts and Crafts to figure this out (plus I used up all my gimmicks). Penguin were
great with replacing the deck however it should be mentioned in the video or on the site to make
everything opposite to Shin.
- There are some aspects and some techniques which you can perform
in normal environments and there is a lot of this that can only be performed in specific conditions
- be warned.
Conclusion:
This is not a ha-ha trick. It's not a "gotcha!" trick. This is
a particular style of magic that's meant to be elegant and beautiful. If you are still at the stage
of feeling like you need to move quickly to perform moves, this isn't for you. At it's heart, the
techniques in this trick are meant for super up close scrutiny, preferably on a giant screen.
There's no room for jerky panicked moving. I appreciate Shin's style. This kind of magic risks being
obnoxious but Shin does a great job of waking up the wonder AND he's a pretty decent teacher.
Just a few warnings
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