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 :)
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