I have reently orderd EtMCM vol 2 from magicproshop.com. I was debating whether or not to get this volume or volume 1. I read each effect and in volume one I alread knew how to do 8 card barinwave and a version of triumph. The effect I was interested in was Red Hot Mama, which I really want to learn, Cannibal Cards, and a video instrunction on Paul Harri's Las Vegas Leaper. Many people say that vol. 2 is the best so I checked it out and decided on that. Then I thought over what I ordered and saw that I already know "Be honest what is it" which I heard is quite similar to Dr. Dalyes last trick, ambitious card routine and a version of mcdonalds aces. So the effects I was interested in were twisitng the aces, card warp, and overkill. Then I read more about twisting the aces and from what I have read, I don't really get what the climax is? Could anybody tell me becasue as far as I know all that happens is each ace turns over one at a time and I can alrady acheive this. So is twisting the aces different than what I realize, and from this, which volume do you think I should purchase. Or maybe even volume 3. Need opinion fast.

Vol. 1 is what I would go with. Great video with some really great effects that I use all the time.

They are both fantastic DVD's. If you can get both...or even better get 1-3. Along with Tommy Wonder and Osterlind DVD sets these have been my best purchases by far!

Volume 2 is better than volume 1 overall. For me the choice is easy.

Can anyone of you explain twisting the aces? The entire effect? I know what happens, but what happens in the end? And is Red Hot Mama a much greater effect?

Every DVD in the series has some great effects on it. Vols 1 & 2 are both excellent - maybe, for me, Vol 2 just shades it.

I also vote for volume 2. Great material on there. Volume one also has good stuff, but I feel like most of the stuff on volume two is stronger.

Kevin

If those are your only 2 choices, go with volume 1. At the very least, it will get you interested in his style and teaching methods...not to mention some awesome tricks.

Jeff

Didn't you say you already ordered Volume 2?

All six of the series are excellent. For what it's worth, my favorite is Volume 4.

The Twisting the Aces effect is pretty much as you described. They turn over one by one. That's basically it. Makes a good follow-up after producing four aces magically.

They are both great, but Volume 2 is just a little better.

I would say volume 2 is best. However, I strongly suggest that you get the entire series. About your question, Twisting the Aces is an effect where the four aces turn over one by one. There is no, "Climax." As for Red Hot Mama, what do you mean is it a much greater effect? Much greater effect than what? It is nothing like Twisting the Aces in any way. Perhaps you could be more specific so we could better help you?

Ya sorry. I know what happens in each effect, I was just wondering which one you would rather perform?

They are nothing alike so you can't really compare them. I use Red Hot Mama all the time in my routine, but if you are wondering which volume is better, I would go with volume 2. Volume 1 is also well worth the money, and I recommend both of them.

Shane Wiker

I think you should buy both of them, and I prefer volume 2.

I guess I am in the minority of those who have posted, but I prefer volume 1. But not by a whole heck of a lot.

I'd go with Volume 2 instead of 1, IMO.
I personally liked the tricks in Volume 2 rather than Volume 1.