Price$34.99
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedJul 09, 2014
The Heinous Collection Vol. 2
Hein, Karl
Koppertop Entertainment Inc
(Based on 2 reviews)
- Bob Sheets
"Karl is a high caliber performer who truly understands both the entertainment AND the business side of what it takes to make a living as a professional magician."
- Kostya Kimlat
"How did I not think of GIVE ME FIVE!"
- Chad Long
THE HEINOUS COLLECTION VOLUME 2
This DVD contains 7 of Karl Hein's original and commercial routines that require the use of false shuffles and/or cuts. All of these routines are incredibly strong and many are reputation makers. While a few require that you learn specific false shuffles from the HEINOUS V1 DVD, most of the routines can be done with any false shuffles or cuts that you might already know.
1. Square Deal - A unique version of the Magic Square that is easy to do but gives the appearance of incredible technical skill and brain power.
2. Jack Spade - A full deck story routine full of funny moments that always leave a memorable impression.
3. Prophecy Location - A spectator finds a selected card under seemingly impossible conditions.
4. Equilateral Production - A captivating cut with an incredible production that always gets audible audience reactions.
5. Transformer Triumph - Karl's version of the classic Dai Vernon effect with few kickers that add to the effect instead of taking away from it.
6. Every Card, Every Number, Every TIME - A combination of impressive sleight of hand and an improbable prediction reminiscent of ACAAN.
Bonus Effect: Give Me Five - A very quick magical gag that you will use all the time!
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Karl Hein: The Heinous Collection Review
Volume 2:
One DVD, seven effects, one hour and $35 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect
The effects are relatively unique takes on classic themes. Square Deal is a very clever way to present a magic square that combines magic and the mind. Jack Spade is Karl Hein's version of the story-telling deck (e.g., Sam the Bellhop. etc.). Prophecy Location is a unique application of Bill Simon's "Prophecy" move that allows the spectator to find another spectator's card.
Next up is Equilateral Production which is a visual card revelation where the card seems to appear out of nowhere. Transformer Triumph is a flourishy Triumph that has three distinct magical moments. Every Card, Every Number, Every Time is flourishy version of ACAAN but with enough flash and presentation to give it some personality.
Finally, the bonus effect, Give Me Five is a "cute" way to produce a five dollar bill when someone slaps you five.
Method
Every effect (except the bonus) relies false shuffles and/or false cuts. However, for the most part, you can use whatever false cuts/shuffles you want. You don't have to use Hein's moves. The only one where you're kind of "stuck" using the Hein move is Equilateral Production. It's actually a flourish of Hein's. Doing other flourish would be a totally different effect.
In Triumph Transformer, you can use whatever cuts and shuffles (false, of course) that you want. However, using the Transformer Cut ads a little extra "something" to the routine. You could, with a little thought, add those elements using different handling. A similar thing is true with the ACAAN effect. If you already have the first volume of the collection that teaches the moves, then you're set. You'll just need to take the time to learn them.
Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy is totally accurate and legitimate. The end.
Product Quality
The DVD is well produced, well lit, well shot and easy to navigate. The teaching on this is excellent. He goes over everything in great detail. The only exception to that is in the case of his specialty shuffles, cuts, etc. that are on Volume 1. In those situations, he still goes over the moves, but not in as much detail as the first DVD. The object here, of course is to get you to buy the first DVD. I have no problem with this in this case, because a) he covers things enough detail that you could learn it from this DVD and b) often, a different move can be substituted.
Final Thoughts
The bottom line on this one is that for $35 bucks you get a half-dozen practical routines with solid deceptive methods. Some methods will take longer than others to master, but I have no problem with that. You need to invest in your magic.
Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of Gem.
(Top ▲)
Following the release of “Heinstein’s Dream” and “Catch-Up,” Karl Hein has now released a 3 DVD set on his card work. The set covers a range of material, including a number of new ideas, as well as handlings of some classic effects. The DVD’s also include live performances of every routine for real world audiences, allowing the viewer to see genuine reactions and how the handlings are adjusted for the spectators.
Volume 2 contains a number of routines that utilize false shuffles and cuts, some of which utilize specific techniques from volume 1 and some of which can be done with any false shuffle or cut already in one’s repertoire. There’s an interesting gambling demonstration that ends with a magic square, Mr. Hein’s contribution to the “Sam the Bellhop” genre, a card location, an interesting production, an in-the-hands handling of triumph using the “Heinstein Shuffle” and the “Transformer Cut”, and then an interesting prediction/ACAAN/weighing the cards hybrid that works quite well. It also includes a bonus gag/trick for a kid or family show that would play very well. While not all the effects are home runs, all are solid and several contain very clever ideas and plots well worth exploring.
These discs are clearly direct from the repertoire of a working pro. While not all the effects may suit your style, there are some that surely will, and others offer ideas worth applying to other effects. The level of detail, work and thought found in the explanations demonstrate how much effort Mr. Hein puts in to his work, as well as how carefully he thinks about teaching his effects. If you are looking for practical, real world material that has a strong impact, are interested in learning some great false shuffles and cuts, or want a little of both, this DVD set has much to offer.
Volume 2 contains a number of routines that utilize false shuffles and cuts, some of which utilize specific techniques from volume 1 and some of which can be done with any false shuffle or cut already in one’s repertoire. There’s an interesting gambling demonstration that ends with a magic square, Mr. Hein’s contribution to the “Sam the Bellhop” genre, a card location, an interesting production, an in-the-hands handling of triumph using the “Heinstein Shuffle” and the “Transformer Cut”, and then an interesting prediction/ACAAN/weighing the cards hybrid that works quite well. It also includes a bonus gag/trick for a kid or family show that would play very well. While not all the effects are home runs, all are solid and several contain very clever ideas and plots well worth exploring.
These discs are clearly direct from the repertoire of a working pro. While not all the effects may suit your style, there are some that surely will, and others offer ideas worth applying to other effects. The level of detail, work and thought found in the explanations demonstrate how much effort Mr. Hein puts in to his work, as well as how carefully he thinks about teaching his effects. If you are looking for practical, real world material that has a strong impact, are interested in learning some great false shuffles and cuts, or want a little of both, this DVD set has much to offer.