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Nat Special user 565 Posts 
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I agree!
Actually, I have an extra one if anyone is interested to purchase. Quote:
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TomB Veteran user Michigan, USA 331 Posts
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Mark Mason Switch-a-two would improve one of the major weaknesses of this routine, the card in pocket.
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marcomotroni New user 29 Posts
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TomB Switch-a-two would go great with this routine. Timely release, huh!
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PeteB New user 44 Posts
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Really no deck switch? How narrow a definition of deck switch are we using? If not a switch then definitely an addition (precisely at 4.30 minutes in). Having placed the blue set of cards the woman shuffled, on top of the supposedly empty card case, (which put me on high alert), on going to pick them back up, Josh picked up the card case as well. Clearly an important moment. This belief is reinforced because there is a vision edit right at the point the addition or switch takes place. I am not suggesting that the action is not continuous, just that cutting to a different sized shot hard on the point of a switch always helps to hide it. This is not the first time I have seen this video technique deployed in Josh’s routines, (and is a little naughty imo).
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dj Inner circle 1190 Posts
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On Dec 10, 2021, PeteB wrote: No deck switch. |
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PeteB New user 44 Posts
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Ok, no deck switch. So that leaves switching in a packet. Anyway, all nicely done and I am sure Josh has given it lots of thought, but I do not see the point of the pocket switch. And - I realise one can tailor this to your own taste - but I found the story far too long. Especially as we all know where it is going, (and I think even laymen will know), it built nicely, but, come the end, I was a little beyond caring. As magic goes, it is nice. As theatre goes, I am in need of that interval drink! Also, the brand of cards is not for me.
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JanForster Inner circle Germany ... when not traveling... 4201 Posts
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Who cares about brand, apart magicians... and about a "switch" only people were writing who didn't know or understand the modus operandi... of course, everybody can create a story that fits him. And the pocket switch is no problem at all, I think. I can tell you that even many magicians didn't get it, I received some PMs with complicated ideas, "improvements" or alternatives, very obviously as the simple switch wasn't detected
 ... Jan
Jan Forster
www.janforster.de |
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tenchu Inner circle Europe 1136 Posts
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On Dec 11, 2021, PeteB wrote: Thanks for sharing. Mike |
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Waterloophai Inner circle Belgium 1369 Posts
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On Dec 11, 2021, PeteB wrote: It's clear from your comment that you don't have the trick and thus know absolutely nothing about the mechanism that is required and must be pinned to the table at the bottom. |
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RNK Inner circle 7580 Posts
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On Nov 28, 2021, MadisonH wrote: Totally agree Madison. Josh has used this for a long time with great success. It's very interesting how some here totally ignore that fact.
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sillymagician New user Long Island, New York 72 Posts
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I've been doing reviews of magic that I buy. I feel it gives me the right to be honest and not hold back if I see deficits. Here is my review of The Trojan Deck:
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FaroFaroFaro Regular user 112 Posts
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Great review. Many thanks. Very balanced pros and cons.
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Waterloophai Inner circle Belgium 1369 Posts
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Indeed an accurate review.
That you buy the tricks yourself is a big plus. You also present it in a calm way without bells and whistles. I don't even watch reviews of others who get their tricks "sent". They're just not worth it and I don't even think it's ethical. Assuming they are objective (which will continue to be a question), there is at least the appearance of a conflict of interest. Well done! By the way, I don't know it exactly anymore, but I think I paid for it more here in Europe. |
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Dr. Eamon Inner circle ------------John Dream------------If you can Dream it, you can Do it! 1317 Posts
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On Jan 10, 2022, Waterloophai wrote: Sorry Waterloophai, I accidentally Liked your post. I agree that it was a good review but to take away one full star in the rating because it's not for beginners is not fair. This is an amazing demonstration, with superb gaffs and a wonderful story. If presented well this is a killer! Absolute magic at its best! Not for children and beginners and still priced too low... for me, Joshua should have asked $250,00 and keep it special and for the pro's only. As soon as an effect like this is presented by every 'wanna be magician' in the world, including all beginners, and all people that don't want to take the time to create something special and do poor shows, and children... then this amazing effect is nothing special anymore and the magic will be gone fast. I respect your opinion but for me, this is an absolute winner, one of these beauties that you only see once every few years. You can't give it 4 out of 5 that's insulting, what should a magician invent and release to get 5 stars... no even if it's not easy and not for everyone. THIS IS A REAL WINNER! I give it 6 out of 5  |
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1228 Posts
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On Jan 10, 2022, Dr. Eamon wrote: This is exactly what Jay wants.. sell as much as he can since he has probably already decided to dump this stuff from his shows. Therefore he doesn't care about it any more and just want to make as much money he can. In case you don't know, I'll tell you he quit an Italian lecture tour halfway thru cos he'd sold most of the stuff he'd taken with him. And left many clubs, including mine in Trieste, without an actual explanation, but just an excuse ... He had lost the rented car's keys so could not travel anymore ... C'mon Jay! What a disappointment. I swore not to but anything else from him or his Vanishing Inc. anymore. And kept my promise. Mark |
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Dr. Eamon Inner circle ------------John Dream------------If you can Dream it, you can Do it! 1317 Posts
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On Jan 11, 2022, mlippo wrote: What a BS! Joshua is a great guy and really does a lot for the magic community... |
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1228 Posts
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On Jan 12, 2022, Dr. Eamon wrote: That's exactly what happened ... I also had him in great esteem before that day. This is life. You have an opinion till something or someone makes you change it. Mark |
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BAGWIZ Loyal user San Francisco Bay Area 236 Posts
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I really like this trick and I plan to use it, but I didn’t construct an essential component correctly and once it is together it can’t be taken apart without causing damage … so I need a new one but no replacements are yet available. Even if this item is put together perfectly, I believe it will eventually need to be replaced … so hopefully there will be an opportunity to get replacements/backups at a reasonable cost, somewhere down the line.
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mikenewman Inner circle Kent Island, Maryland 1114 Posts
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On Jan 10, 2022, sillymagician wrote: Excellent review. I give your review 5 stars!!! Love that you are honest and are a paying customer just like us! Your review is spot on. You just didn't throw 4 stars at it. You explained why, and that is what others need to follow and do as well. I would rate it the same as well. If you ask 100 magicians their ratings... you will get 99.9 different ratings! LOL Josh is amazing. You pointed that out as well. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to seeing more from you. |
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mikenewman Inner circle Kent Island, Maryland 1114 Posts
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On Jan 11, 2022, mlippo wrote: Yeah, that's pretty lame for sure! At least be honest and just tell you guys "I've decided to cancel the rest of my tour since I sold out of everything. Hopefully I can come back again..." or whatever. But "lost the keys" L A M E!!! I can't blame you for being upset. I would be as well. He has done a lot for magic. But this is not cool at all. |
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