The Magic Cafe Forums - Rehab by Cameron Francis

Looks like I arrived at this party a little late. But here is my opinion anyway. Rehab is a great "real world" T&R routine. Cameron has gotten rid of some of the awkward pieces that must be dealt with and reworked some of the handling that makes most of the piece by piece restoration a bit clumsy. Don't get me wrong...I love TORN. But I think it is one of those routines that you should save for that special client when you have complete control of the setting and you really only have a couple of people to perform to. I believe it could probably be performed just about anywhere but you need to be on your toes and be really well versed on you spectator management skills. Cameron has a really great piece by piece restoration that does away with most of the angle problems and softens the handling logistics a bit while keeping the visual restorations that make a piece by piece T&R so appealing. The one thing that really appeals to me is the fact just like TORN you do not need to use a duplicate if you do not want to. That has always been a sore spot with me personally when doing T&R effects. J.C. Wagner's T&R is the same way. No duplicates needed. While Cameron does suggest using a duplicate because you can flash the face of the pieces during the performance it is nice to know it is not a "set in stone" requirement. All in all the "Rehab" DVD is an excellent addition to the growing Cameron Francis library of very excellent magic. I can't wait to see what is next. By the way if you want a couple of great "Card to Impossible" location type effects check out "Corner & Exposure". Very clever stuff with a minimum of set up and gimmicks. Thanks for listening.

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Tony Chris V.I.P. Vancouver, Canada 714 Posts	Posted: Nov 17, 2011 10:16 pm 0 I actually found "Hazmat Dude" quite intriguing and a nice departure from the standard audience member! You just have to be artistic sometimes and take a chance! TC As magicians we create what onlookers call magic. If they truly believe in what we have created for them to witness then magic is real!!! - TONY CHRIS, A.K.A. Zany Zack http://www.tonychris.com
Cameron Francis V.I.P. 7028 Posts	Posted: Mar 14, 2012 01:29 pm 0 Rare to see a product this old get a nice push from a magic dealer. But I am thrilled to see that even after four years, Rehab still endures! http://mjmmagic.blogspot.com/ MOMENT'S NOTICE LIVE 3 - Six impromptu card tricks! Out now! http://cameronfrancismagic.com/moments-notice-live-3.html
the1stmagician New user 20 Posts	Posted: Feb 11, 2013 09:45 pm 0 Looks like I arrived at this party a little late. But here is my opinion anyway. Rehab is a great "real world" T&R routine. Cameron has gotten rid of some of the awkward pieces that must be dealt with and reworked some of the handling that makes most of the piece by piece restoration a bit clumsy. Don't get me wrong...I love TORN. But I think it is one of those routines that you should save for that special client when you have complete control of the setting and you really only have a couple of people to perform to. I believe it could probably be performed just about anywhere but you need to be on your toes and be really well versed on you spectator management skills. Cameron has a really great piece by piece restoration that does away with most of the angle problems and softens the handling logistics a bit while keeping the visual restorations that make a piece by piece T&R so appealing. The one thing that really appeals to me is the fact just like TORN you do not need to use a duplicate if you do not want to. That has always been a sore spot with me personally when doing T&R effects. J.C. Wagner's T&R is the same way. No duplicates needed. While Cameron does suggest using a duplicate because you can flash the face of the pieces during the performance it is nice to know it is not a "set in stone" requirement. All in all the "Rehab" DVD is an excellent addition to the growing Cameron Francis library of very excellent magic. I can't wait to see what is next. By the way if you want a couple of great "Card to Impossible" location type effects check out "Corner & Exposure". Very clever stuff with a minimum of set up and gimmicks. Thanks for listening.