Re Cyclic Aces: Al Smith used what is much the same setting and cyclic cut approach in Al Smith's Perpetual Ginsberg in "Cards On Demand", and Stephen Tucker adapted it in Nov. 1983 Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 2) 1176- the approach basically substitutes a break for the crimp, and uses Vernon's 'Ginsberg poke' action to push out the central section of the pack, which goes to the top as you take a new break and then repeat, thus only needing one cut each time. However, I suspect you are already aware of that source......
I always carry some blutack in my wallet which lets me do some impromptu magic when needed. When using someone else's card that also allows you to create an impromptu Will De Sieve sort of gimmick by sticking a small coin like a 5p at the centre of the inner edge of the face card. Cut the pack and you have an impromptu 'crimp' mid pack that you will not lose - and that can be removed after the effect. Use the process to lose the ace/selected cards and then to re-find the aces ......;reversal of time"
It strikes me that you can combine both methods and cut the cards into the pack your way and then find the cards with the perpetual Ginsberg process. With a crimp/gimmick card you do not need to hold a break.
Both Darwin Ortiz and myself are long-time fans of your Cyclic Aces, albeit in reverse, as a control rather than a production. If you weren't already aware, Darwin's last book Lessons In Card Mastery has three different tricks using your control, one of which—Rouge Et Noir—might pique your interest.
As always, enjoying your newsletter and your explorations
Mr. Britland, thank you for this news letters. They are awsome and full with excellent information and references. I love Cyclic aces, I will add this to my repertoire if you don’t mind. Regards from Argentina! Please keep making these!!! 😊
Re Cyclic Aces: Al Smith used what is much the same setting and cyclic cut approach in Al Smith's Perpetual Ginsberg in "Cards On Demand", and Stephen Tucker adapted it in Nov. 1983 Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 2) 1176- the approach basically substitutes a break for the crimp, and uses Vernon's 'Ginsberg poke' action to push out the central section of the pack, which goes to the top as you take a new break and then repeat, thus only needing one cut each time. However, I suspect you are already aware of that source......
I always carry some blutack in my wallet which lets me do some impromptu magic when needed. When using someone else's card that also allows you to create an impromptu Will De Sieve sort of gimmick by sticking a small coin like a 5p at the centre of the inner edge of the face card. Cut the pack and you have an impromptu 'crimp' mid pack that you will not lose - and that can be removed after the effect. Use the process to lose the ace/selected cards and then to re-find the aces ......;reversal of time"
It strikes me that you can combine both methods and cut the cards into the pack your way and then find the cards with the perpetual Ginsberg process. With a crimp/gimmick card you do not need to hold a break.
Excellent again David, please keep it coming.
Hi, David,
Both Darwin Ortiz and myself are long-time fans of your Cyclic Aces, albeit in reverse, as a control rather than a production. If you weren't already aware, Darwin's last book Lessons In Card Mastery has three different tricks using your control, one of which—Rouge Et Noir—might pique your interest.
As always, enjoying your newsletter and your explorations
Mr. Britland, thank you for this news letters. They are awsome and full with excellent information and references. I love Cyclic aces, I will add this to my repertoire if you don’t mind. Regards from Argentina! Please keep making these!!! 😊