This is a great effect, and Lovick does a superb job explaining how to pull it off. The instruction is straightforward and clear, and the illusion is brilliant. I strongly advise people trying this trick out to practice a lot in front of a mirror or video camera, because it is very easy to "flash" unless one is aware of the angle and placement of one's hands.

Nice reparation effect. It is semi impromptu. Some setup is required, but no gadgets, gimmicks, or anything extra. I can't be specific without revealing the method

The method is simple. It is a tad bit sensitive to angles in that people behind you can catch you flashing. This can be easily fixed by modifying the handling. Lovick may have mentioned it in the video

I watched it two or three times and was able to practice on my own without after. It's not that the effect is that simple or amateurish - the effect would belong in a professionals repertoire - but the teaching is that good. He is clear concise, and humorous

Get this if you need a T&R effect in your arsenal. I own a lot of DVD's and books on magic and this is one of the better ones out there. It is a one trick DVD, but if you want to learn this effect, this DVD will do the job very well

The video shows the explanation of the performance in slow motion from various angles making it easy for a beginner to learn

The method for this T&R is really good, although I prefer Yves Doumergue's Ripped & Restored. Mr. Lovick is actually quite funny (totally opposite of my first impression) in performance. Although the mechanics will require some practice, this should be within the range of intermediate magicians.

Sometimes when you see the explanation, you go, "Hey, that really IS cool." But this one is way beyond even cool. You keep showing your hands empty while doing this. Watching him explain this is as cool as the trick itself. At the beginning, I was actually believing him when he was talking about all the stuff you need. Flat out, straight up, hands down, add this thing to cart now, and do this very similar to how David Copperfield tore and restored, I think it was a priceless baseball card for Wayne Gretsky on national TV.

This is an excellent DVD on the torn and restored card effect. John does a very good job teaching the effect in the video. The effect is a lot of fun to perform and you will get a great reaction from the effect if performed properly. Put some time in and it will pay off huge.

I want to start out by saying that this trick does require a lot of practice, and I mean a lot. Once you've got it down though, you've got one of those rare pieces of magic that will last in a spectators mind for a long time. When they see their signed cards ripped up and then restored, it's just incomprehensible. If you are thinking about getting a torn and restored routine, think about getting this one.

For a bit of backround, I am no stranger to this effect. About 4 years ago, I picked up David Regal's book "Close-Up and Personal". If you are not familiar, that book contained this effect as a guest donation by John Lovick.

There comes the problem though. I TRIED, TRIED and TRIED more to learn that routine from the book, destroyed over 6 decks with still no luck.

When they came out with the video, I HAD to have it.

Let me just say that I was not disappointed with it! This video has some good live performances that allow you to get a feel for the effect and then it goes into a humerous, yet detailed explanation section. After watching this once, I was able to perform this. THAT is the power of this DVD.

This is one of my favorite torn/restored card effects ,and it is especially powerful for stage and parlor magic. the peice by peice restoration is beautiful without too much slight of hand. the only draw back is the complexixty of the routine in the sense of memorizing all the steps, but once you get it the trick will flow nicely

i give it 5 stars! I love this trick its very visual and no one ever figured it out. the fact its on a signed card is even better. the reason i gave thumbs down is the price 30.00 for 1 trick?