Price$20.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedJun 11, 2008
Card Warp Finale
Paul Green
Kozmo Magic
(Based on 2 reviews)
Magic Castle 2007 Close-up Magician of the Year
"In 1973, with a nod of appreciation to Jeff Busby, the innovative mind of Roy Walton introduced CARD WARP to the world of Magic. It too the community by storm. I can still remember the first time I saw Card Warp performed. It took my breath away! I loved the trick, but was never satisfied with my ending. That has changed now!
When I shared my handling with Roy Walton in 2002, he told me it was one of his favorite version of his gem. I promised him that I would only teach this to other magicians directly. Roy Walton has finally allowed me to share my routine with you via DVD. Now you can have my Finale to show your audiences with certain gasps of amazement.
This is my complete interactive routine, designed for the Strolling Magic performer. It is audience-tested. Use the whole routine, or add my Finale to your own routine. Your audiences will love it!" - Paul Green
"I've seen Card Warp. I've done Card Warp. Paul's setup and finish are fantastic. I look forward to applying these simple yet effective techniques to strengthen my presentation of this classic effect." - Bill Exley (Member of the Magic Circle)
"Sometimes when you thing there is nothing else you can get from an effect, someone comes along and proves you wrong. Paul Green and his handling of Walton's Card Wrap has done just that for me." - John Armstrong (Close-Up Magician of the Year at the Magic Castle)
Running Time Approximately 32min
Reviews
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Paul Green’s Card Warp Finale is an interesting and very visual ending to Card Warp. The DVD is very well made and everything is explained extremely well. You will get to enjoy watching Paul Green performing this twice for a live audience.
So what is it? Well, if you are not familiar with Card Warp, two cards are folded and one is passed through the other. As one of the cards exits it is shown to be turned inside out. This can be done a number of times. It is a weird visual. I think I can also safely state that Card Warp is a classic of card magic.
Paul supplies you with methodology more than script. Not that it is a bad thing; I am simply giving you an explanation of what you are getting. The finale is that you get to show the card in a very weird state after you take away the “cover card”.
I really enjoyed all the subtleties that Paul Green included in his explanation. How he sets up the cards, how he does the “dirty move” on the fly, and all the history and crediting he supplies.
One of the best scripts for Card Warp came from Eugene Burger with his “The Inquisition”. One of the best exercises in methodology came from Michael Close in “Dr. Strangetrick”.
Paul Green’s is the best for a visual finish. If you perform Card Warp, this is well worth getting. If you are unfamiliar with Card Warp . . . get this DVD and have some fun.
So what is it? Well, if you are not familiar with Card Warp, two cards are folded and one is passed through the other. As one of the cards exits it is shown to be turned inside out. This can be done a number of times. It is a weird visual. I think I can also safely state that Card Warp is a classic of card magic.
Paul supplies you with methodology more than script. Not that it is a bad thing; I am simply giving you an explanation of what you are getting. The finale is that you get to show the card in a very weird state after you take away the “cover card”.
I really enjoyed all the subtleties that Paul Green included in his explanation. How he sets up the cards, how he does the “dirty move” on the fly, and all the history and crediting he supplies.
One of the best scripts for Card Warp came from Eugene Burger with his “The Inquisition”. One of the best exercises in methodology came from Michael Close in “Dr. Strangetrick”.
Paul Green’s is the best for a visual finish. If you perform Card Warp, this is well worth getting. If you are unfamiliar with Card Warp . . . get this DVD and have some fun.
(Top ▲)
However, that doesn’t mean that it’s not a good trick, and it doesn’t mean that there aren’t plenty of magi who love it. During this thread, it was recommended that I pick up a copy of Paul Green’s Card Ward Finale, so I did.
Paul’s premise for this DVD is that he always felt that Card Warp lacked an ending. He developed an ending many years ago for Card Warp, and that is what we see on this DVD. This DVD is a one-trick pony. It’s two performances of Paul doing his version of Card Warp, and then the explanation. Also included is a history of Card Warp which quite frankly was a bit boring and dry.
I’ve read a lot of Paul’s writings over the years in The Magic Menu, and I’ve always enjoyed his articles, and he’s obviously a worker. This is how he’s made a living for years. However, this DVD wasn’t all that it was cracked up to be, in my opinion. The ending that Paul has developed is decent, but I don’t find it to be much of an addition to the original. Again, I’m not a fan of the effect to start with, but I thought that the original ending was just fine.
I will say this, Paul has a pretty decent method for getting into the effect and doing the prep right in front of the spectators so that you don’t need to have any pre-performance prep. I don’t think that this DVD is horrible, but I think the hype behind it was a little bit over done. However, keep in mind two things. 1) I’m not a fan of the Card Warp plot to start with, so that may be tainting my opinion. 2) Even if I were a fan, and my opinion isn’t tainted, it’s just my opinion. It doesn’t mean I’m right.
If you’re a fan of Card Warp, the DVD is just interesting enough that it’s worth the risk of $20.00 bucks to purchase it and see if you like it.
Available from your favorite magic dealer or Kozmo Magic. MSRP: $20.00