I rarely write reviews.
Simply, there are just too many of the damned things.
And, YES, I
actually paid for mine so I'm not obligated to post a glowing review, unless it is earned ;-)
That being said, sometimes, a trick is shown with a technique that is so 'perfect' and a result
that plays HUGE to any/every audience, that I just have to sit down, type, and send "kudos and
props" to the developer, Roddy McGhie.
Rarely do I 'gush' over an effect, but I love this thing.
In re: level of difficulty...
How hard is it to draw a box? A '1'...'2' maybe.
The
handling is easy, and most importantly, the technique is very natural.
The gimmick(s) are of
outstanding quality. They'll last a long time with normal care.
The initial gimmick 'load' is
brilliant, and the 'steal' equally so.
Both 'moves' are quick to learn and are very forgiving as
you learn. Even if you're not quite as smooth during your initial presentations, don't even sweat
it. No one will notice.
Simply, no one is looking at what you're doing. They're just thinking
about that damn door and that card you peeked at.
Then, when you 'erase' the door, total chaos
results...
Most heard comment from my audience "...what the h*ll...
can I see the box?'
In my opinion, this is so good that I'm ordering an additional trick.
Roddy's teaching
videos (a DVD and two online vids) are AOK. He addresses everything that you'll need to know to
perform this fun, fun, fun trick.
I think you can do the trick without drawing and erasing. Just showing the Dior in the back, open, close, do "the nove", hand it to the spectator asking can you open? No I only got the key..
Actually the presentation is very fine.
Unfortunately just by looking at it its easy (for me) to understand how most of it is done. I haven't seen the loading, but the cleaning is noticeable and that should be reviewed by the author.
Once we see the "cleaning" you get the entire trick, as you can understand.
But its a nice story, it has a clear surprise when you "open the door" much like the "magic pencil" series for kids, and it is definitely something that I think people would love. ESPECIALLY children. You can port this technique to so many things...
Everything with a box, I'd say. Then one has to get another cleaning way but... it will do.
Best regards
Certainly cool looking. Fun. And very clever.
But, the effect isn't entirely ended clean.
If you slow the video down you can clearly see the 2 moves he makes.
So my question is, once people examine the box, how many of them want to see the cards when you are done? If so, busted.
A bit expensive for only one gimmick and not even a deck of matching cards.
Appealing, nonetheless.
Am strongly interested in how many folks want to see the cards...
In response to stewl's comments above, I've been performing this trick for a good while now and I have honestly never had anyone ask to see the cards. The focus is on the tuck box, and then only after the "little door" has been wiped away. I've had several people ask to see the box, but NOBODY has ever asked to see the cards. I like to use this trick when someone asks me to show them how to do a different trick. I'll offer to show them how a trick is done, then proceed to force the card that's in my little door (JC). I then cut the card to the bottom of the deck and say, "I don't know what it is, but I know where it is." Then I proceed with the little door effect to show them "how" the trick is done. Then, on the off-beat, I say "But the neatest part of the trick is when you erase the door, it vanishes."
If someone asks to see the cards it is not that difficult to steal it off in any way you choose. While it might be easy to understand how it works as magicians, it does not mean it isn’t a great trick and that laymen won’t know how it’s done.
ONLY a magician familiar with certain types of gaffs can see the invisible move ... I am curious when someone mentioned how good of a condition you keep your card box. Surely you do not use the SAME box with every performance, correct? Plus I can't imagine that I could not duplicate the gaff once I see it. I am still quite perplexed by it even though I know WHAT it is I am at a loss to ... unless...hmmm 40 bucks for a gimmick must be more intricate than my first possibilities
2shoog, it sounds like you wrote your review without actually having the trick, as you asked the question about using the same box with every performance. (Yes, by the way.) In my opinion, the gimmick is so well crafted, I’m tempted to dare you to make it. Granted, it’s not impossible. I suppose one could reason that if Roddy McGhie could make it, so could you. But I’m sure it took him many attempts before he made one of the superior quality that it is. Indeed, it is intricate and very clever.
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