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cbmar Loyal user 234 Posts 
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I just bought the trick but there aren't any instructions.
Can anyone help me out by scanning or photocopying theirs? |
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cbmar Loyal user 234 Posts
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I found them! Thanks so much.
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Sean Xem Loyal user New York 234 Posts
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Hello, I'm new here on the Café but a lifelong fan of magic. I also recently found my old Die Cipher 2 gimmick, but I don't remember how to obtain the exact number without touching the gimmick.
Can anyone help me with a PM? Any help would be greatly appreciated! I can send proof of ownership as well. |
Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts
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You need to touch it. Trying to guess visually from a distance can be done but it's tougher. It's much easier to do what I've done and take it from one spectator and hand it to another for safekeeping, discerning the number in the process.
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts
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"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5446 Posts
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Ah yes...the Shadow Knows...as written by good old Walter Gibson (under the pen name Maxwell Grant). Actually I guess it was a young Walter Gibson since he was about 36-ish when he started his 20 years of writing the Shadow series. (over 230 novel length Shadow stories!). OK trivia over now back to our regularly scheduled discussion on Di-Cipher 2.
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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cheesewrestler Inner circle Chicago 1157 Posts
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,,, you found the instructions, great.
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts
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On Aug 20, 2014, Harry Murphy wrote: Harry, I was sticking to the regularly scheduled discussion of Die-Cipher II...The Shadow Principle... 
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Sean Xem Loyal user New York 234 Posts
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I was able to get my answer from a very helpful member on the Café.
This really is "Magicians Helping Magicians". I'm glad to be a new member to these forums! |
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5446 Posts
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Sorry I was being my typical know it all self! Just call me the trivia king. Just ignore me!
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts
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On Aug 23, 2014, Harry Murphy wrote: I enjoyed the post...and some good history for the youngsters (and maybe for some of the old-timers too)!
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
John Long Inner circle New Jersey 2826 Posts
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On Aug 20, 2014, Kabbalah wrote: I've heard of the "shadow principle"; is it all that good or easy? Another approach is to put the unit onto the back of the spectators hands. Still, that may be difficult too.
Breathtaking Magic;
Not Breath Taking |
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts
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The Shadow Principle is very, very good, but, it isn't something you can do in five minutes. And, of course, as the title suggests, lighting is involved.
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Anders K New user Denmark 29 Posts
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Hi guys,
I’ve just received this in a mixed lot. It came without instructions, but I know the principle (at least for Die Cipher 1). Is there an easy way of knowing which version I’ve got? Thanks in advance. Best wishes from Denmark. |
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keefmick New user 13 Posts
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Hi--how much work/practice is involved in this effect? I would love to buy it and leave it on my desk at work for whenever someone new walks in but I am worried that if I don't stay on top of it, I will forget how to effectively do the effect. Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance.
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John Long Inner circle New Jersey 2826 Posts
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The method that is shipped with the product is NOT difficult. You have to remember only 1 or 2 things (as I remember) and then apply the directions (there are different approaches, but other than the "shadow" method, it is not hard. You need minimal practice to get it to work for you.
John
Breathtaking Magic;
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markthemagician New user 65 Posts
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I am wondering if anyone knows how to get a copy of the "Shadow Principle" booklet? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I've got the steel version of Die Cipher 2 and I'm getting pretty good at the method.....however... I'm not super comfortable that I have a good routine that builds nicely. If anyone has anything they'd be comfortable sharing on how to perform using this device, I'd love to get some ideas... Thank you!! |
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Magical Moments Special user 851 Posts
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Please be aware that although The Shadow Principle is an excellent method, it works only under certain conditions and is not 100% dependable.
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OmarBelfaqih New user Hungary 6 Posts
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I am also looking for a shop selling the Shadow Principle.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2014 09:57 pm 