Price$20.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryBizarre, Close Up
Date AddedMar 15, 2007
Maynia
Andrew Mayne
(Based on 1 review)
POP FIST - Create an explosive opening using your bare hands. A simple effect that's ready to go whenever you need to make a big impression and create your own close-up pyrotechnic display.
DRAWN FROM THE LIGHT - Draw a light bulb and make it come to life. A light bulb is drawn on a sketch pad. With a wave it comes to life and lights up. You then pull the lit bulb from the pad into reality.
DEATH FINGER - Stab a marked card in mid-air with your finger. A spectator selects a card and marks it. The card is then lost in the deck. You spring the cards into the air and stab their card with your bare finger.
FINGER SAW - Perform an impromptu finger amputation with playing cards. Got a couple Jokers left in the pack? Use them to perform a gruesome close-up illusion that recreates the classic sawing a lady in half.
STAB'D - Deadly impromptu mentalism using a sharpened pencil. Andrew's impromptu version of the infamous mentalism effect that's scarred many performers. A sharpened pencil is mixed up in one of three envelopes. A spectator is given a total free choice to decide which ones are empty (no magician's choice!). You stab the first selection into your chest and are unharmed. You slam the spectator's hand into the second and they're unscathed. You then rip open the last envelope to reveal the deadly pencil. While there are more expensive versions of this effect on the market, many who have seen Andrew's version feel it's the best because it doesn't use any odd props, has an extra gritty feel due to the use of a sharpened pencil, can be performed on a moment's notice and is possibly the safest variation out there using a real sharp object.
Running Time Approximately 27min
Reviews
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I've been pretty impressed with some of Andrew Mayne's previous releases. He tends to produce interesting ideas without the amateurish quality of many young "creators" these days.
This offering was good, but not great. Since there are only five routines, I'll cover each one separately.
Pop Fist – David Harkey published several effects using party poppers. Harkey's routines tended to have a reason for the production (a cannon drawn on a file card, etc.). This version is a very straightforward, visual production. Truly “pop” magic.
Drawn from the Light – I asked to review this DVD because of this effect. In my opinion, it’s the best routine on the DVD. The timing & misdirection are good. Even though I knew what was coming, I was still fooled.
Finger of Death – A combination of Karate Coin and card stab. Need I say more?
Finger Saw – I’m not sure it’s a fooler… you'll have to try it out. The method seemed obvious to me. For people who know the “pulling off your thumb gag” (who doesn’t?), I’m afraid they may just make the logical jump to the real solution. Of course, I could be wrong.
Stab’d – The handling was very rough. The “sealed” envelopes are handled very awkwardly. If they’re really just sealed envelopes, why be so careful with them? But I can’t really give the idea a bad review… just make sure you rehearse it enough!
Here's a tip for anyone wanting to do this: why not use a bit of blue tack on your thumb to make the handling easier.
This offering was good, but not great. Since there are only five routines, I'll cover each one separately.
Pop Fist – David Harkey published several effects using party poppers. Harkey's routines tended to have a reason for the production (a cannon drawn on a file card, etc.). This version is a very straightforward, visual production. Truly “pop” magic.
Drawn from the Light – I asked to review this DVD because of this effect. In my opinion, it’s the best routine on the DVD. The timing & misdirection are good. Even though I knew what was coming, I was still fooled.
Finger of Death – A combination of Karate Coin and card stab. Need I say more?
Finger Saw – I’m not sure it’s a fooler… you'll have to try it out. The method seemed obvious to me. For people who know the “pulling off your thumb gag” (who doesn’t?), I’m afraid they may just make the logical jump to the real solution. Of course, I could be wrong.
Stab’d – The handling was very rough. The “sealed” envelopes are handled very awkwardly. If they’re really just sealed envelopes, why be so careful with them? But I can’t really give the idea a bad review… just make sure you rehearse it enough!
Here's a tip for anyone wanting to do this: why not use a bit of blue tack on your thumb to make the handling easier.