Price$29.99
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedMay 05, 2011
Handle with Carey
Carey, John
RSVP - Russ Stevens
(Based on 1 review)
"John Carey has a knack for creating strong, direct card miracles using simple and devious methods. The routines shine brightly in the real world"
- John Guastaferro
"John Carey is well known within a limited circle in magic for his uncanny ability to apply subtlety and subterfuge to effect magical moments of the highest order. It appears that now is the time for that circle of knowledge to be expanded... no knuckle busters, no pipe dreams, no angle limitations - these are all real workers"
- Jack Carpenter
"John is an alchemist; he turns moves you already know into the miracles you've always wanted to do. Imagine Card at Any Number, Searchers and Pocket Interchange all for the cost of a discrepancy and double lift. He's also able to squeeze solid, commercial magic out of coins with no wasted effort. Frankly he ticks me off!"
- Kurtis Kam
Contents:
TRIPLE INPURSEINATION: A triple spellbound coins to purse combined
COUNTING ON YOU: John's take on a Paul Cummins classic-a card at a number
GYS COIN: One coin routine - John's strolling opener
SIMPLE FUSION: An ungaffed fusion effect suitable for couples and birthdays
BTB: A no nonsense, practical working method for bill to impossible location
GEMINI DETECTOR: A peeked card, a lie detector and a memorable finish. A great way to get the business card in play
3 CHANCES: Sub rising - an impromptu approach to the classic rising card
1 DECK DO AS I DO: Makes the spectator the star as they find your card and you find theirs. Easy and practical
SEARCHING FOR A SANDWICH: John's take on the sandwich plot-inspired by Larry Jennings and Armando Lucero
WTF POCKET INTERCHANGE: 3 signed selections placed inside the pockets transpose instantly with 4 aces - no palming
SPECCY MAGICIAN: Make the spectator the star as they make your thought of card vanish
STICKING UP FOR LARRY: A simple direct card to a chosen number inspired by Jennings
BONUS TOOL BOX SECTION
- The spread cull and applications
- The breather crimp
- The overhand shuffle peek control
- The optical overhand false shuffle.
- The centre spread double
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Good, solid, commercial close-up magic. That's really all I have to say. However, I know Tracy won't let me get away with one sentence, so read on if you want more "filler."
Most of these routines are John Carey's take on classic plots of close-up magic: spellbound, ACAAN, lie detector, rising card, sandwich, etc. What I particularly liked about the routines is that they're very straightforward, both in presentation and method. So many close-up workers get bogged down in fancy moves and complicated procedures. Carey gets right to the heart of the magic.
The methods are, for the most part, pretty easy to master. He relies on a handful of sleights, used again and again. It's sort of the opposite of a Dan and Dave production. Each of the methods is taught in detail. If you're looking for a particular sleight, the Bonus Tool Box section covers the spread cull, breather crimps, the overhand shuffle peek control, the optical overhand shuffle false control and a center spread double technique.
Most importantly, the routines are entertaining. The plots are simple and he understands how to build up the climax. As the quote from Jack Carpenter states, "These are real workers for the real world." I couldn’t agree more.
Most of these routines are John Carey's take on classic plots of close-up magic: spellbound, ACAAN, lie detector, rising card, sandwich, etc. What I particularly liked about the routines is that they're very straightforward, both in presentation and method. So many close-up workers get bogged down in fancy moves and complicated procedures. Carey gets right to the heart of the magic.
The methods are, for the most part, pretty easy to master. He relies on a handful of sleights, used again and again. It's sort of the opposite of a Dan and Dave production. Each of the methods is taught in detail. If you're looking for a particular sleight, the Bonus Tool Box section covers the spread cull, breather crimps, the overhand shuffle peek control, the optical overhand shuffle false control and a center spread double technique.
Most importantly, the routines are entertaining. The plots are simple and he understands how to build up the climax. As the quote from Jack Carpenter states, "These are real workers for the real world." I couldn’t agree more.