raise rise by ray kosby

every magician knows the ambitious card routine and everyone loves it :), the effect of the ambitious card is that you place a chosen card in the middle of the deck then magically its on top again, but what if you can do it visually that you will see the chosen card rise to the top slowly with one hand, no gimmick or gaff card? well yes can do it with the effect of ray kosby named raise rise.

you can learn it in his video called the impossible card magic by ray kosby, when they say "impossible" card magic they mean it. this dvd has lots of knuckle busting sleight of hand that you will never think that can be done, enough of the dvd this is not a review about that hehehe (but will make a video review soon). back to the raise rise, since its in the impossible card magic dvd then its alaso a hard effect but worth it. there's so many rising card effect in the market but this is really the best (maybe for me :P).

heres my take on the raise rise, still need to improve it but its performable so heres it is, hope you like it.

cups and balls? coin matrix? both :D

have you ever seen a cups and balls routine? how about a coin matrix? well if you've seen it all maybe you will appreciate this trick its a hybrid of the 2 effects, don't believe me? then watch and be amaze how clever the routine is.

211th tsc gathering

this is only one of the many gatherings that i really enjoyed. even though our forum is down still many members attended the gathering. the ambience of the gathering is really nice its like the old days pure magic and and laughing trips. i really appreciate the members that dont complain and just there to support the tsc even though the tsc is not really in good shape right now. thanks to sam thats always there to support the group (thanks for hearing my rants :P), the tm, and some of the members that not really always present but when they are, they're always tell me that their just one call/text away (you know who you are) also carl even though hes not present in this gathering i really appreciate your loyalty to tsc.

ok stop with my rants, i just need to release it :) heres the pictures of the gathering

the mechanic shift

The Mechanic Shift is created by Jo Sevau and Richard Hucko, if you are like me who likes hard moves then here it is :P. This shift is not like other shifts because it can accomplish many different things like controlling a card to bottom of the deck, to the top, to palm, mutiple shifts, palm to palm transfer and color change....... did i say that you can do this with only one hand :D.

heres what can i say about the contents:

The Basic Mechanics Shift - this is the basis of all the moves you will encounter here so practice this till your fingers ache hahaha

Covering Actions For the Basic Mechanics Shift - there are two covering actions that they taught using both hands and one using only one hand.

Control To The Bottom From Centre (With Covers)- if you know the basic mechanics then this will be easy for you

Two Handed Centre To Top Control - this is like a pass but not a pass, it can also done with one hand and some misdirection

Mechanics Shift To Palm - This is my favorite application of mechanic shift, imagine doing the diagonal palm shift with one hand.

Table Palm - if you can do the mechanics shift to palm then this is much easier with the cover

Palm Transfer - palm to palm transfer clean in the video but i think its hard to execute in real performance and its a little angle sensitive.

Colour Changes - think of it as a cardini change without a clean up :P

The Split - the one and only trick included in the video, a very visual card split that looks like a camera edit when done smoothly

Multiple Control - i dont like this multiple card control because it needs table or someone to hold the packets

the video production isn't the best like the other instant download out there, its like a homemade video from your neighbor but much better, they explain it thoroughly but i wish they add some videos about the common pitfalls of the moves :P

So for the someone who likes hard sleights that are versatile then this is for you, learn it and have fun fooling your spectators and friend magicians

THE MECHANICS SHIFT

roadrunner cull dvd by Kostya Kimlat review

So you want to learn a move that can do many things? Well then you should learn how to cull and "the roadrunner cull dvd" by Kostya Kimlat is the right material to learn it. he teaches you the basic of culling one card then four up to the full deck separation plus many applications of the cull like how to force a card, as a control, using special deck with cull and much, much more.

I like how he made the explanations, first the explain the method then followed by a performance (spectator view), magicians view from above and below. I also like the cards he used, he is using a tranparent card (acetate) so that you can see the proper mechanics of his fingers. still have a problem learning it? don't worry there is a section called troubleshooting, this is the section where he talks about the common mistakes that you will encounter and how you will solve that problem.

He also made a live performances of all his tricks using the cull, there are 6 sets of routine that will help you see how it should be performed and how powerful all this effects are. the tricks that he performed and explained afterward are:

Culligula Triumph: One of Kostya Kimlat's favorite don't try this one if you're still not comfortable with your culling techniques. i like this "HARDCORE" triumph because it is so direct, the spectator pick a card, then "really" shuffled it face up and face down then show the cards to be completely shuffled then booooom! it is fully restored except for the chosen card.

Shuffle first, ask questions later: Well i think they is a more friendly triumph than the culligula. what i like about this effect is your almost done while the spectator thinks you will be starting the effect.

Four 4 following: I like this effect but i still dont perform it, maybe i should try it later hehehe, this is a 4 card production of a named card in the spread. note its from a shuffled deck ;)

If all goes wrong: Its like the shuffle first, ask question later effect where you put back the 4 cards (this effect is a nice follow up to four 4 following) from a shuffled face up and face down cards. Then magically restore it. this effect is nice but i much prefer the shuffle first, ask question later effect.

Plus a bonus cd with an interview with adam rubin, michael ammar and vito lupo. and an ebooks.

All in all i will recommend this dvd to all card magicians, this sleight is a must have.

enjoy practicing :)
trycks

c3 Con, Ca, Coimcidencia by Paul Wilson

this is the latest "ondemand" effect by dananddave.com, c3 is the name of the effect which means Con, Cam, Coincidence created by Paul Wilson. this is effect is inspired by the effect of chad long named shuffling lesson. if you saw the performance video of the effect, that is what your audience will remember when they try to decipher the trick. the performance video isn't really everything they omit some parts so that it cant be decipher because it is a selfworking effect (swe) . dont be discourage to try this because of what i have said, it can fool layman and MAGICIANs too with proper presentation.

what i really like about this effect is that it can be done on a shuffled deck which means "impromptu magic" hehehe, also its a do as i do effect not only with 2 persons but 4 persons and they are really into the effect because they all handle the cards.
Paul Wilson also taught an alternative ending method this is also nice.

overall i really like this kind of effect, easy to do but it kills layman and magicians. also this effect isnt reall 100% swe you will still do something but its really easy if you know the method :P.

the storycircle & cerca trova convention sooon!!

guys dont miss this very special day may 22 sat at rotary center, q.c.
this will be a non stop jamming and bonding about flourishes and magic specially you will gain new magician friends

lets support this very special event made for us flourishers and magicians emoticon

-trycks