Price$99.95
Media TypeTrick
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedDec 04, 2015
Rise
Scott, Sean
Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
(Based on 4 reviews)
- Dynamo
Performed on worldwide TV by pro's such as Dynamo & PENN & TELLER's hit TV show "WIZARD WARS". RISE by Sean Scott shocked spectators as they witnessed a crushed (and signed) Red Bull can completely inflate to its original state. The can is then handed out to be opened, and even drank.
Rise is a hyper-visual restoration of a Red Bull can that has been crushed into a flat puck of metal. With a stomp of the foot, your spectators will be astounded as the can fully inflates under your foot. You have your audience inspect the can with (or without) a signature, where they can freely open that can and even drink the contents. Many years of development, engineering and real-world testing by Sean has resulted in a highly-practical and stunningly visual moment that will shower your audience in disbelief.
This is raw, in-your-face, street magic that uses an everyday object to create a once in a lifetime moment.
Features: Stealthy low-profile, specially designed & tested deployment apparatus.Restored + Sealed beverage can be immediately examined.Easy to learn & perform.Show soles of shoes.No alterations to shoes or pants.Signed can version included.Resets in seconds.Minimal assembly required.Over 90 minutes of streaming instructions, tips, bonuses & performance ideas.
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Rise from Sean Scott is a crushed and restored can trick. The trailer shows the effect very clearly and performed properly it looks that good. Unfortunately you cannot extrapolate from the trailer how finely made the major component actually is. In the day and age of slap together gimmicks the design and construction of this trick is superb. There is no reason why this cannot last years unless it is horribly abused. There is a one time set up of the major gimmick to make sure it is sized properly for you and on the explanation video Sean Scott takes it step by step to make sure it is done correctly.
The training video is over an hour. Sean Scott goes to great lengths in the explanation video on how to fit, test and set up the major component of this trick. There is a second gimmick you must make and Sean Scott literally goes step by step in the constructing of the gimmick to the point of explaining how to use a hammer. If you never picked up a tool in your life you will make this successfully.
As far as the rest of the parameters goes, this is a street magic effect, do not expect to do this repeatedly without being able to hide away and reset. It also has angle issues. Definitely no one can be behind you nor at a 45 degree angle if you want to pull this off successfully. Additionally you are limited to Red Bull cans or cans the same diameter and height as a Red Bull can. If you plan on having the spectators open the can and drink it you will need replacement cans on hand. There is a clothing requirement as well. Long pants are a must with a wide opening near the shoe is imperative for this to work flawlessly. Also, You must wear shoes that have a fairly thick and somewhat soft sole such as rubber. Leather soled dress shoes will probably not be suitable. Finally, you will need to bend on one knee to "clean up" after the restoration. If your mobility is limited you might want to pass on this one. Even though there seems to be a number of limitations, this trick is not much different in those respects as other street magic tricks where the shock value is brief and it is performed once. The fact that you would need to fit and wear a gimmick for a period of time, this is one you should evaluate where and when you will be performing and take that into account. Rise is a finely made piece of magic if you can find a venue where all the perceived limitations are nullified.
The training video is over an hour. Sean Scott goes to great lengths in the explanation video on how to fit, test and set up the major component of this trick. There is a second gimmick you must make and Sean Scott literally goes step by step in the constructing of the gimmick to the point of explaining how to use a hammer. If you never picked up a tool in your life you will make this successfully.
As far as the rest of the parameters goes, this is a street magic effect, do not expect to do this repeatedly without being able to hide away and reset. It also has angle issues. Definitely no one can be behind you nor at a 45 degree angle if you want to pull this off successfully. Additionally you are limited to Red Bull cans or cans the same diameter and height as a Red Bull can. If you plan on having the spectators open the can and drink it you will need replacement cans on hand. There is a clothing requirement as well. Long pants are a must with a wide opening near the shoe is imperative for this to work flawlessly. Also, You must wear shoes that have a fairly thick and somewhat soft sole such as rubber. Leather soled dress shoes will probably not be suitable. Finally, you will need to bend on one knee to "clean up" after the restoration. If your mobility is limited you might want to pass on this one. Even though there seems to be a number of limitations, this trick is not much different in those respects as other street magic tricks where the shock value is brief and it is performed once. The fact that you would need to fit and wear a gimmick for a period of time, this is one you should evaluate where and when you will be performing and take that into account. Rise is a finely made piece of magic if you can find a venue where all the perceived limitations are nullified.
(Top ▲)
I share with other reviewers a very positive reaction to RISE. As a recycling magician the appeal of transforming a completely flattened can (not partially-flattened such as in Healed & Sealed) into a full and renewed can with the stomp of a foot is very enticing. I am delighted that this is one case in which the promo video and kudos are warranted: this is a very good effect. Sean Scott has done an extensive amount of real-world development and testing over several years, using this not only to stump Teller on Wizard Wars but to repeatedly astonish street audiences. The quality of the gimmick and the instructional video are very, very good. I have not performed it yet but have been practicing it for a month and see that this is worth the higher ticket price than some packet trick...because it is worth it.
Even though I love this effect here are issues to consider:
You cannot perform this in heels, shorts, or anything but a floor sweeping dress.
You cannot be surround at the Ta-Dah moment. This is laid out in the video so there is no bait-and-switch here.
In a post 9/11 world you should be very careful about gearing up for this effect and entering a courthouse, airport, police station etc. I was nearly arrested in a courthouse because of something up my sleeve...literally. A keen-eyed security person might spot something suspicious even if your street audience will not.
Performing for video could make method prone to sussing out with repeated viewing. Sean Scott already takes this into account and offers advice on how to perform this for video.
You cannot do a song and dance routine geared up for performing Rise. not that you would want to...but just a consideration.
Like any good magic this takes some practice. It does not require knuckle-busting years of practice. If you worked on it steadily you could be performing it within a few weeks....if maniacally working on it you would be out there within a week.
Despite these FYI statements I am very enthusiastic about RISE, the jaw-dropping effect it achieved on Teller and others, the quality of it as a whole, and the potential it has for my own recycling shows.
Even though I love this effect here are issues to consider:
You cannot perform this in heels, shorts, or anything but a floor sweeping dress.
You cannot be surround at the Ta-Dah moment. This is laid out in the video so there is no bait-and-switch here.
In a post 9/11 world you should be very careful about gearing up for this effect and entering a courthouse, airport, police station etc. I was nearly arrested in a courthouse because of something up my sleeve...literally. A keen-eyed security person might spot something suspicious even if your street audience will not.
Performing for video could make method prone to sussing out with repeated viewing. Sean Scott already takes this into account and offers advice on how to perform this for video.
You cannot do a song and dance routine geared up for performing Rise. not that you would want to...but just a consideration.
Like any good magic this takes some practice. It does not require knuckle-busting years of practice. If you worked on it steadily you could be performing it within a few weeks....if maniacally working on it you would be out there within a week.
Despite these FYI statements I am very enthusiastic about RISE, the jaw-dropping effect it achieved on Teller and others, the quality of it as a whole, and the potential it has for my own recycling shows.
(Top ▲)
Rise is a crushed and restored can effect. It is very visual and if you love what you see on the promotional video you are going to really love this cool product.
Rise comes in a cool black tube which is delivered in a white rectangular box. The tube contains almost everything you need to get going, but you will need to go out and buy some Red Bull cans. Normal soda cans (or pop, depending on where you are from) will not work. The Red Bull cans are the perfect size for this trick. There may be some other drinks that you could use, but I did not deeply explore what is available in tall thin cans.
To be able to hit the streets with Rise you will need to do a one-time set up which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. This is not difficult to do, you just need to be careful, wear workman gloves and tap a hammer. You will need to add something to your shoe to help stabilize the Rise apparatus, but it simple and can be done to numerous pair of shoes. It is about as easy as adding tape to the sole of your shoe (but that is not it). Importantly, this process will not permanently alter or destroy your shoe. Again, the one-time set up is no biggie.
You also get a link to an instructional download/streaming video, which is an hour and ten minutes long (not an hour and a half as noted in the ad copy) which is narrated and taught by the creator, Sean Scott. The production quality of the video is excellent.
You cannot perform this trick naked. Shorts don’t work either. Skip the Capri pants, sweats or other elastic banded pants too. Also no flip-flops. Just wear some rubber soled shoes and long pants that won’t cut off your ankle circulation.
After the one-time set up, you will need to prepare to do Rise by placing the Rise contraption where it needs to be. That will take less than a minute. Now, I want to be careful about not revealing the method, which is probably at least partially obvious to anyone that is reading this review, but you may also want to duck out of view for a split second to do a final get-ready addition to your Rise doodad, instead of being at-the-ready all day. Once you perform this trick, you will be in that position again and can reset in a split second when you are out of sight of spectators. Once the can is restored, it can be opened, poured and imbibed.
There are significant angles to be aware of when performing Rise. You cannot be surrounded. You will need your audience at least 7 feet away from you, standing in a cluster, directly to your side. If your audience is too close they may feel like the alignment of something is slightly off. During the trick you will need to kneel down on the ground to pick up the apparently restored can. Just be mindful of the surface you are kneeling on if you are wearing good pants as they could get scuffed up. Also, if you cannot easily pop onto a knee (and back up again), this trick may not be for you. You can see this clearly demonstrated in Scott’s studio performance.
Overall, this trick is easy to learn, easy to make and easy to get ready for. It is easy to perform and is a very cool effect. One issue is that one of the gimmicks needs to be transported with you and you will need to be careful with how you handle it. You will not want to inadvertently sit on it or shove it in your pocket without a special carrying case which Scott instructs you how to make and that is easy, although it may require that you buy something inexpensive on the internet.
Scott also teaches a “signed can” version in which the spectator apparently picks one of many colored pens and then the performer signs the crushed can right before it is restored. Performing the “signed” can version is a personal preference. I think Rise is a super strong effect without the signature and does not need this step.
My biggest issue with promotional video is that it shows the crushed can in a way that you cannot show the crushed can that you will be using. And, to be clear, you will not be able to walk up to any crushed can on the street and revitalize it.
The Rise implement is not inexpensive, but you are paying for a quality designed instrument. This is a very cool device. You will feel like a super-spy when wearing it. And, you will accomplish a really cool edgy effect.
Rise comes in a cool black tube which is delivered in a white rectangular box. The tube contains almost everything you need to get going, but you will need to go out and buy some Red Bull cans. Normal soda cans (or pop, depending on where you are from) will not work. The Red Bull cans are the perfect size for this trick. There may be some other drinks that you could use, but I did not deeply explore what is available in tall thin cans.
To be able to hit the streets with Rise you will need to do a one-time set up which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. This is not difficult to do, you just need to be careful, wear workman gloves and tap a hammer. You will need to add something to your shoe to help stabilize the Rise apparatus, but it simple and can be done to numerous pair of shoes. It is about as easy as adding tape to the sole of your shoe (but that is not it). Importantly, this process will not permanently alter or destroy your shoe. Again, the one-time set up is no biggie.
You also get a link to an instructional download/streaming video, which is an hour and ten minutes long (not an hour and a half as noted in the ad copy) which is narrated and taught by the creator, Sean Scott. The production quality of the video is excellent.
You cannot perform this trick naked. Shorts don’t work either. Skip the Capri pants, sweats or other elastic banded pants too. Also no flip-flops. Just wear some rubber soled shoes and long pants that won’t cut off your ankle circulation.
After the one-time set up, you will need to prepare to do Rise by placing the Rise contraption where it needs to be. That will take less than a minute. Now, I want to be careful about not revealing the method, which is probably at least partially obvious to anyone that is reading this review, but you may also want to duck out of view for a split second to do a final get-ready addition to your Rise doodad, instead of being at-the-ready all day. Once you perform this trick, you will be in that position again and can reset in a split second when you are out of sight of spectators. Once the can is restored, it can be opened, poured and imbibed.
There are significant angles to be aware of when performing Rise. You cannot be surrounded. You will need your audience at least 7 feet away from you, standing in a cluster, directly to your side. If your audience is too close they may feel like the alignment of something is slightly off. During the trick you will need to kneel down on the ground to pick up the apparently restored can. Just be mindful of the surface you are kneeling on if you are wearing good pants as they could get scuffed up. Also, if you cannot easily pop onto a knee (and back up again), this trick may not be for you. You can see this clearly demonstrated in Scott’s studio performance.
Overall, this trick is easy to learn, easy to make and easy to get ready for. It is easy to perform and is a very cool effect. One issue is that one of the gimmicks needs to be transported with you and you will need to be careful with how you handle it. You will not want to inadvertently sit on it or shove it in your pocket without a special carrying case which Scott instructs you how to make and that is easy, although it may require that you buy something inexpensive on the internet.
Scott also teaches a “signed can” version in which the spectator apparently picks one of many colored pens and then the performer signs the crushed can right before it is restored. Performing the “signed” can version is a personal preference. I think Rise is a super strong effect without the signature and does not need this step.
My biggest issue with promotional video is that it shows the crushed can in a way that you cannot show the crushed can that you will be using. And, to be clear, you will not be able to walk up to any crushed can on the street and revitalize it.
The Rise implement is not inexpensive, but you are paying for a quality designed instrument. This is a very cool device. You will feel like a super-spy when wearing it. And, you will accomplish a really cool edgy effect.
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Rise Review
One gimmick, 70 minutes of streaming instructions, $100 bucks and one Rise Review. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Rise Review: Effect
You "find" a crushed Red Bull can on the ground. Then you stomp on it, and quickly lift your foot. Visually and instantly the can appears to un-compress. It's a completely sealed can that can immediately be handed out and consumed by the spectator. You end clean.
Rise Review: Method
The method relies on a very simple and clever gimmick that you are supplied with. It takes about 1 minute to customize it to your body. That's a one time prep. Then each day before you go out, you have about a 5 minute set up that you'll need to do to be ready to use it throughout the day. You will have to supply two Red Bull (or other similarly shaped) cans. One remains in tact and is the one that appears as the un-crushed can. The other you will need to drink and create a gimmick out of the can. It's easy to do and takes about 5 to 10 minutes. This is a one time prep.
Setting up the first gimmick to match your body takes one minute one time. Preparing the second can takes 5 to 10 minutes one time. So a total of 11 minutes of one-time preparation. Then each day that you use it requires a 5 minute "before I leave the house" set up.
The gimmick does most of the work for you. There is a little bit of timing that you'll need to practice. It only took me a few tries to get a good rendition of the illusion. There are two restrictions. First, the angles. Imagine a clock face painted on the ground where you are to perform. You are standing at 12:00 with your left side facing toward the 6:00 position. Your audience can be standing anywhere between 4:00 and 7:00. Anything wider than that, and you'll be exposed. The angles, audience size, and restrictions are about the same as the Balducci Levitation.
The second restriction is your wardrobe. If you perform in shorts, you'll have to pass. If you wear skinny jeans . . . first of all, stop wearing them; you look ridiculous. Secondly, you won't be able to do this effect. If you were straight leg jeans you're good. He suggested that jeans or Docker style cargo pants are preferred over slacks. However, I did it just find with slacks. The other wardrobe restriction is your shoes. You'll need to make sure you're wearing shoes that are not high-tops . . . just standard height shoes must be worn.
The only other consideration is that it's a little knacky/fidgety to get the right feel for the gimmick. At first, I kept having the problem of the un-crushed can "appearing" while I was walking around. However, after a few attempts, I was able to stop that. But, I will say, it may be the kind of thing where you don't load the can until right before you plan on performing the effect. That way you're not walking around all day with a secret can. It only takes a half second to load the can. You have to do it privately, but it's super easy.
Reset is only seconds. You have to do one little thing to your shoe to make this work. More on that in the ad copy integrity section below.
Rise Review: Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy has three issues ranging from small to medium to large. First, the small issue. The ad copy claims that there are "Over 90 minutes of streaming instructions, tips, bonuses & performance ideas." Nope. It's only 70 minutes. I'm not sure where they got the number 90 from.
The medium problem is the claim that you don't need to alter your shoe. That's not quite true. You have to permanently affix something to the inside of your shoe to make this work. It's a small something that is supplied, and you'll never notice it when you're not wearing the gimmick. However, this means that you can only perform the trick when wearing that particular pair of shoes.
There are two ways around the permanent nature of this preparation, neither of which is mentioned on the video. They are ideas I came up with on my own. One of the ideas is more obvious and will likely be thought of by anyone who watches the video. The idea is simply to buy (from a craft store) a few more of these "things" that you have to permanently affix to your shoe, and put one in each shoe.
The third, and largest, offender is the video ad trailer. From 5 seconds to 8 seconds, they show a crushed can that is apparently dropped to the ground and then restored. Nope. That can that they show is clearly . . . clearly not the special gimmick that you need to use for this effect to work. Seeing that can in the trailer led me, and likely you, to believe that the crushed can is able to be shown on both sides openly and fairly. That is simply not the case. There is a way to show it both sides, but not as cleanly as that.
Then at 9 seconds to 10 seconds in, a crushed can is dropped to the ground. The one dropped to the ground is the gimmick. They switched it. I imagine that there is a clever way to switch out a real crushed can for your crushed gimmick, but it was not taught on the video. However, this is the kind of thing that is not needed to be shown openly. I'll show you the gimmick in the video, and you'll see that it can still be handled relatively openly. However, the absolutely did NOT use the gimmick in the 5 to 8 second points of the ad trailer.
The rest of the ad trailer, however, is absolutely 100% dead on. 17-ish second mark where the can appears is exactly and I mean exactly what it looks like. The illusion is absolutely incredible. They could have easily left out those three seconds in the video and you'd have a perfect ad trailer.
Rise Review: Product Quality
The gimmick and the materials supplied are excellent quality. The gimmick is very clever and very well made. They used to grade materials that make everything smooth and easy to handle. It's clear that a lot of time and thought went into the creation of this product. The training video is a little bit awkward at points. It was very unscripted, and Sean Scott seemed to struggle to find the right words to say often leaving him rambling and repeating himself. I mention this because it does impact the quality of the material taught. Had it been more scripted, some missing details might have been better covered.
For example, he had a troubleshooting section that was only a 3 minutes and 15 seconds long and did not cover the main issue that I think most people would need help troubleshooting . . . keeping the can in place all day. Instead it is was a section that had nothing to do with troubleshooting. It was all about methodological techniques and set up, and maaaaaaaaaaaaybe presentation. There was one point in this section that he was trying to show something related with the shoe that would have been made infinitely more clear by merely removing his shoe. The whole time I was willing him to remove his shoe by chanting "take off your shoe" over and over again. It didn't work.
Some ideas and tips on how to be able to not limit yourself to only one pair of your shoes would have been nice. As it is, the instructions basically have you held hostage to the one pair of shoes that you "set up."
Long story short — too late — the instructions were good. They covered the basics, and certainly enough for you to be able to do the effect, but the lack of preparation that is glaringly obvious prevented this from being great/excellent instructions.
Rise Review: Final Thoughts
Let's take a quick snapshot here. The method is solid and legitimate. It works very well. It will take some fiddling and practice to get it right, but it's very much doable. The ad copy had one major problem in the video trailer that is very, very misleading. Sadly, the rest of the video is tainted because of this. If you can look past that, everything past the 8 second mark in the video is dead accurate, and legitimately represents what the effect looks like.
Finally, the instructions were good and teaches you what you need to know to perform the effect. However, there are some pro tips and pointers that are clearly missing. For the price, I would expect more preparation and better scripting of the instructions.
There is no doubt that if you like this effect, you will be happy with your purchase. The question you have to ask yourself is if your wardrobe and budget permit you to do this effect. If it does, then your $100 bucks will be well spent.
Rise Review Final Verdict:
3.5 Stars with a Stone Status of gem.
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