This was an awesome newsletter. I have always loved Topsy Turvy cards and so enjoyed twumph. But Stupid Cupid was a great find too. I really think you could make something of the fact that although it seemed insignificant years ago, the fact that this person with this name was the first love/kiss, was what made the trick work. Someone else with a longer or shorter name and the trick might not have worked. Awesome!
I did think you could get the name of the person with a peek device or similar but maybe that’s unnecessary. I’d have loved to have seen Eugene Burger performing this one-I reckon his presentational touches could make this a memorable trick. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Elliott. Re Stupid Cupid, I did wonder if you could get the spectator to write the name on the back of the card while you turn away. They turn the card face up, you turn back and the trick proceeds from there. No idea of the method but it would be a nice kicker if you could reveal the name on the back of that card at the end of the trick.
Try O'Keefe's Working Man's Hand Cream, a tiny dab goes long way and is the best hand preparation I have used, and one of the cheapest. Another plus si that it does not leave any residue on your cards/coins.
An effect that goes well with this is in Karl Fulves Computer Dating from Impromptu Card Tricks ( also part of Self Working Card Tricks,) and the next effect in the book Dating Game, and also a Jim Steinmeyer effect, The King’s Coronation, from his booklet Further Impuzzibilities.
The well known matching effect "the last two cards match" can also be adapted to the same theme..
Thanks Steve. I'll try some of that. Another royal matching trick is Vernon's Royal Marriages from Select Secrets. It's also in Henry Hay's The Amateur Magician's Handbook in the chapter Head Magic with Cards. It's a two phase routine.
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David,i recently subscribbed to the yearly newsletter.There is only trick that i would like to learn for a long,long time.It is Ed Marlo,s Ace of spades trick from the Legend video.If anyone can teach me i would be forever grateful.It is seen here at 3.13 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_BVRDC4qxM
Hi Misel. Marlo wrote up quite a few methods for this trick. This because he'd repeat the trick and use a different method and procedure each time. According to Marlo (Marlo's Magazine Vol 2) it began when emulating what can be done with a svengali deck. When using a svengali he'd say, 'Ever seen the Ten of Spades trick?" naming the force card. His methods with a regular deck included everything from false deals to psychological forces. Which might explain the ultra clean looking versions seen in the video clip. The trick, or variations of it, have been taught on DVD and video. Bill Malone teaches it on Malone Meets Marlo Vol 4. I see it's available as a DVD or a download from Vanishing Inc. Malone is always worth watching. One of the finest card magicians in the world today.
Hi David.Thx for a fast reply.Someone told me he explained the technique in Revolutionary card technique,i found something but not the actual method he did in the video.Yeah i saw Malone meets Marlo but was dissapointed with his version tbh altough i like Bill Malone...For me Marlo was the best,such a finesse...will continue searching,have a nice day.
It is possible that in the first phase in the video you sent the card was actually at the correct position. The overall approach is very much a mix of methods according to circumstance. And some days it will go better than others. Marlo explained how he used psychological forcing in this trick in Marlo's Magazine Vol 2. He placed the AS 16th from the top and dealt 10 cards before asking someone to call stop. He made quite a reputation with this kind of deal and force in his early years as a cardician.
What i think Ed is doing is keeping the ace of spades on top and dropping the second or the bottom card until the ace of spades is called at correct number.I know he had several different methods for this trick and it was one of his favourite tricks.Thx for sharing your information.
Love it - Love it.
Thanks again Colin. And thanks for the coffee too!
Thanks David for all your ongoing generosity.
Thanks Daniel.
This was an awesome newsletter. I have always loved Topsy Turvy cards and so enjoyed twumph. But Stupid Cupid was a great find too. I really think you could make something of the fact that although it seemed insignificant years ago, the fact that this person with this name was the first love/kiss, was what made the trick work. Someone else with a longer or shorter name and the trick might not have worked. Awesome!
I did think you could get the name of the person with a peek device or similar but maybe that’s unnecessary. I’d have loved to have seen Eugene Burger performing this one-I reckon his presentational touches could make this a memorable trick. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Elliott. Re Stupid Cupid, I did wonder if you could get the spectator to write the name on the back of the card while you turn away. They turn the card face up, you turn back and the trick proceeds from there. No idea of the method but it would be a nice kicker if you could reveal the name on the back of that card at the end of the trick.
Try O'Keefe's Working Man's Hand Cream, a tiny dab goes long way and is the best hand preparation I have used, and one of the cheapest. Another plus si that it does not leave any residue on your cards/coins.
An effect that goes well with this is in Karl Fulves Computer Dating from Impromptu Card Tricks ( also part of Self Working Card Tricks,) and the next effect in the book Dating Game, and also a Jim Steinmeyer effect, The King’s Coronation, from his booklet Further Impuzzibilities.
The well known matching effect "the last two cards match" can also be adapted to the same theme..
Thanks Steve. I'll try some of that. Another royal matching trick is Vernon's Royal Marriages from Select Secrets. It's also in Henry Hay's The Amateur Magician's Handbook in the chapter Head Magic with Cards. It's a two phase routine.
Thanks a lot for al You do in Cardopolis . I enjoy it and put in practice. Regards from Caracas, Venezuela.
César Castillo
Thanks Cesar. Glad to hear you are enjoying the material. Regards to Venezuela!
You hace a new Way or show and tesch magic. Congratulatoons.
This was a great issue,thx.
If anyone knows what is the best circle cutter for gaffed cards today,please let me know.
David,i recently subscribbed to the yearly newsletter.There is only trick that i would like to learn for a long,long time.It is Ed Marlo,s Ace of spades trick from the Legend video.If anyone can teach me i would be forever grateful.It is seen here at 3.13 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_BVRDC4qxM
Hi Misel. Marlo wrote up quite a few methods for this trick. This because he'd repeat the trick and use a different method and procedure each time. According to Marlo (Marlo's Magazine Vol 2) it began when emulating what can be done with a svengali deck. When using a svengali he'd say, 'Ever seen the Ten of Spades trick?" naming the force card. His methods with a regular deck included everything from false deals to psychological forces. Which might explain the ultra clean looking versions seen in the video clip. The trick, or variations of it, have been taught on DVD and video. Bill Malone teaches it on Malone Meets Marlo Vol 4. I see it's available as a DVD or a download from Vanishing Inc. Malone is always worth watching. One of the finest card magicians in the world today.
Hi David.Thx for a fast reply.Someone told me he explained the technique in Revolutionary card technique,i found something but not the actual method he did in the video.Yeah i saw Malone meets Marlo but was dissapointed with his version tbh altough i like Bill Malone...For me Marlo was the best,such a finesse...will continue searching,have a nice day.
It is possible that in the first phase in the video you sent the card was actually at the correct position. The overall approach is very much a mix of methods according to circumstance. And some days it will go better than others. Marlo explained how he used psychological forcing in this trick in Marlo's Magazine Vol 2. He placed the AS 16th from the top and dealt 10 cards before asking someone to call stop. He made quite a reputation with this kind of deal and force in his early years as a cardician.
What i think Ed is doing is keeping the ace of spades on top and dropping the second or the bottom card until the ace of spades is called at correct number.I know he had several different methods for this trick and it was one of his favourite tricks.Thx for sharing your information.