Price$60.00
Media TypeTrick
CategoryBizarre, Mentalism
Date AddedMay 08, 2008
Loaded
Kenny Roberts
(Based on 1 review)
The spectator is shown six cards, numbered 1 - 6 and told that they represent the chambers in a six shot revolver. They are then asked to freely select any number and that will be the chamber in which the "live bullet" will be loaded.
With the cards in full view at all times you are able to produce a card from your wallet that has also been in full view that identifies the exact number chosen. But wait, there's more you turn over all the numbered cards to show they are blank but when you turn over the spectators chosen card it shows a picture of a smoking gun.
For the first time Kenny reveals the workings behind his signature effect.
Including an extra variation of the routine with a hilarious punch that hits not once, not twice but three times. Leaving your spectators bewildered astonished and a little frightened too.
Loaded is a very strong mentalism effect that can be performed as close up, cabaret or even on stage.
Quick reset - stunning mental effect - easy to learn.
Comes complete with instructional DVD, high quality Z-fold wallet, 2 envelopes and 14 full color, laminated cards.
Running Time Approximately 41min
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Here's a relatively pricey little mentalism routine from Kernow Magic called LOADED. With all due respect, whoever decided to release this must have been a little loaded as well. I can't tell you how much releases like this make my blood boil.
Let's take a look at what you get. You are provided with 14 laminated cards, a leather z-fold wallet and two black switch envelopes. The routine itself is tied into a convoluted story about the mentalist's interest in doormen and security guards. Something about risk assessment is mentioned and in the sleep-inducing demo I saw, the selection process begins. The participant selects a number among six. The mentalist produces a card from a wallet that's been in full view which predicts the selection. When the other five cards are turned over, they are seen to be blank. When the chosen number card is turned over, it is seen to have a picture of a smoking gun on it.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
And all this for a mere sixty dollars! I will admit, the switch envelopes, z-fold wallet and laminated cards are all high-quality items, but the routine is so dull and so dully presented, that it certainly didn't inspire me to want to do anything with this. The basic method at work here has been used many times over the years. Anyone who has DICEMAN by Andy Nyman has essentially the same exact effect and method. Nyman's routine has one of the big problems that LOADED has as well; the cards scream "magic shop" and look like board game cards. Who wants to be seen with these? Seriously?
The ad states LOADED can be done close-up, cabaret or even on stage. I simply can't see how this can be performed in a parlor or stage setting. The props are too small.
Save your coin for a rubber-band gun.
Let's take a look at what you get. You are provided with 14 laminated cards, a leather z-fold wallet and two black switch envelopes. The routine itself is tied into a convoluted story about the mentalist's interest in doormen and security guards. Something about risk assessment is mentioned and in the sleep-inducing demo I saw, the selection process begins. The participant selects a number among six. The mentalist produces a card from a wallet that's been in full view which predicts the selection. When the other five cards are turned over, they are seen to be blank. When the chosen number card is turned over, it is seen to have a picture of a smoking gun on it.
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....
And all this for a mere sixty dollars! I will admit, the switch envelopes, z-fold wallet and laminated cards are all high-quality items, but the routine is so dull and so dully presented, that it certainly didn't inspire me to want to do anything with this. The basic method at work here has been used many times over the years. Anyone who has DICEMAN by Andy Nyman has essentially the same exact effect and method. Nyman's routine has one of the big problems that LOADED has as well; the cards scream "magic shop" and look like board game cards. Who wants to be seen with these? Seriously?
The ad states LOADED can be done close-up, cabaret or even on stage. I simply can't see how this can be performed in a parlor or stage setting. The props are too small.
Save your coin for a rubber-band gun.