Price$24.95
Media TypeStreaming Video, Online Instructions, Gimmick(s)
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedJan 15, 2016
Space Time
Elderfield, Tom
Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
(Based on 3 reviews)
- Shin Lim
In the world of physics, there are discoveries being made daily that are going to shape the future of humanity. Most of these wondrous discoveries we cannot see or feel. That is, until Tom Elderfield punching holes in playing cards and instantly moving them through the woven fibers right in front of you.
Space Time is Tom's latest marvel, where he places an open hole into a playing card, then the hole jumps around the card as if he's warping the fabric of space time itself. With a wave, it will seem as if you instantly healed those voids in the card as if you turned back the clock, restoring the card to pristine condition.
No sleight of hand required and it is fun and easy to perform. Instant reset Real hole in the card - see right through No setup Hand-crafted gimmick with attention to every detail Online Tricks, routines, handlings and instructions includedTest the boundaries of this unexplainable physical paradox as you shock your spectators with Space Time by Tom Elderfield.
"An very visual effect with a clever method! You can see a hole which really moves!"
- Mickael Chatelain
"Visually stunning, The best moving hole effect I have ever seen!"
- Damien O'Brien
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Overview
The Space Time gimmick does all the work for you, there are no ‘slights’ involved just some practice with the handling of the gimmick itself. It will take some time to perfect the movement of the hole but don’t most other effects whether using cards or other props need practice time? Space Time is very visual, deceptive and for the most part angle proof. Certain lighting and angle of the lighting/holding of the card may be an issue but not a major concern depending on how you handle the gimmick. It resets instantly ready for your next performance which is perfect for strolling or table-hopping in bars or restaurants.Effect
Space Time is Tom's latest marvel, where he places an open hole into a playing card. A hole seen near the bottom of the card then moves to the left center of the card and finally to the top right corner.The Magician makes the hole magically jumps around the card as if he is warping the fabric of space time itself. Unlike previous hole effects, you can clearly show both sides of the card between each phase. With a wave, it will seem as if you instantly healed those voids in the card as if you turned back the clock, restoring the card to pristine condition. Thanks to the construction of the gimmick, the jumping of the holes is instantaneous and visual.
Other than just moving the hole around the card, the online video will teach you other routines as seen in the promo trailer. One involves 2 spectators in which the first spectator chooses a card. The performer punches a small hole near its bottom. The second spectator selects a card and signs it on the face. This card is placed between the 2 palms of the second spectator. The hole in the first spectator’s card magically jumps to the center of the card and then to a position near its top. The performer “picks” up the hole between his fingers and throws it towards the second spectator’s hands. When the spectator opens their hands, their signed selection now has a hole in it! Both cards can be examined.
Also as seen in the trailer, you can transport the hole from the single card to the card case that has been tables the whole time.
Method
The gimmick does all the work for you, there are no ‘slights’ involved just some practice with the handling of the gimmick itself. It will take some time to perfect the movement of the hole but don’t most other effects whether using cards or other props need practice time? Space Time is very visual, deceptive and for the most part angle proof. Certain lighting and angle of the lighting/holding of the card may be an issue but not a major concern depending on how you handle the gimmick. It resets instantly ready for your next performance which is perfect for strolling or table-hopping in bars or restaurants.Product Quality
I have seem some reviews about the gimmick complaining about it’s poor quality. The one I received was just fine - perfect for what it is supposed to do. Quality control issue, possible but cannot comment on that as mine is working perfectly. My gimmick is very well made and should last for a very long time.Ad Copy Integrity
It is and does what it says. Please know that you need to supply your deck of cards and a single-hole puncher. Contrary to a comment I read, it is not only for left-handed people. I am left-handed and it works just fine with either hand. The online video which by the way is downloadable is over 45 minutes long as is quite comprehensive. It is not mentioned in the ad that the gimmick is available in blue or red bicycle cards.Final Thoughts
Space time is suitable from beginners to the seasoned pro and due to it’s uniqueness a good investment of money and practice time.(Top ▲)
PROS
The effect is really tremendous! I have many moving hole plot effects and this is definitely my new favorite!
You get a gimmicked card that is around 3 cards thick. You also get a link to download the video with performances and explanations.
The performances are very good and the explanation is excellent.
In the performance, you can make the hole move and you can show both sides of the card. They are real holes.
The difficulty level is not bad. With just a bit of practice, most anyone could do this.
To perform any one of the routines described, you would have the single card gimmick in your deck along with the rest of the regular deck. You would also have a hole punch and a sharpie in your pocket. This effect is definitely a worker as you could ring in and out the gimmick and you would be left with a regular deck.
The ad copy is mostly right on. However, it does say that there is no sleight of hand required. This isn’t exactly true as they explain a few sleight of hand moves, particularly getting into the effect. The sleights required are very well choreographed in the sequence of actions, so with just a bit of practice, most anyone should be able to do this.
CONS
The gimmick won't last forever, and they don't teach how to make a replacement gimmick. The gimmick is well made, but like any card gimmick, it will need to be replaced. You could either figure out how to make one or repurchase the effect.
You can't hand out the gimmick for examination, but they cover how to switch it for handout.
VERDICT
An excellent idea and a great effect. In my opinion, this is the best moving hole effect.
The effect is really tremendous! I have many moving hole plot effects and this is definitely my new favorite!
You get a gimmicked card that is around 3 cards thick. You also get a link to download the video with performances and explanations.
The performances are very good and the explanation is excellent.
In the performance, you can make the hole move and you can show both sides of the card. They are real holes.
The difficulty level is not bad. With just a bit of practice, most anyone could do this.
To perform any one of the routines described, you would have the single card gimmick in your deck along with the rest of the regular deck. You would also have a hole punch and a sharpie in your pocket. This effect is definitely a worker as you could ring in and out the gimmick and you would be left with a regular deck.
The ad copy is mostly right on. However, it does say that there is no sleight of hand required. This isn’t exactly true as they explain a few sleight of hand moves, particularly getting into the effect. The sleights required are very well choreographed in the sequence of actions, so with just a bit of practice, most anyone should be able to do this.
CONS
The gimmick won't last forever, and they don't teach how to make a replacement gimmick. The gimmick is well made, but like any card gimmick, it will need to be replaced. You could either figure out how to make one or repurchase the effect.
You can't hand out the gimmick for examination, but they cover how to switch it for handout.
VERDICT
An excellent idea and a great effect. In my opinion, this is the best moving hole effect.
(Top ▲)
Space Time is a moving hole trick on playing card that is astounding. Tom Elderfield and Murphy’s Magic is responsible for this winner! Basically, a card is selected and the spectator suggests a location for a hole to be punched in the card. The performer then takes a hold puncher and the spectator see him punch a hole in the card. With the flick of the hand, the hole moves from the bottom of the card, to the middle and then to the top. The hole can be dragged off the card and reappear in another location, on another card, or the card box.
This trick comes with a Bicycle backed gimmick and a 46 minute downloadable instructional video. Although Elderfield makes cameo appearances in the beginning and end of the video, the majority of the instruction and performance is taught and demonstrated by Chris Oberle, who does an excellent job. This trick does not come with a hole puncher, which is necessary to perform this trick. If you don’t already own one, it can be picked up for just a few dollars.
The production quality of the video is top-notch. The instructional video contains studio and live performances of the effect. Oberle teaches different versions of the effect. In one version the hole ends up leaving the selected card and lands on the tuck box. In another version, there are two spectators and they each choose a card. The first spectator selects a card which he signs and then holds between his two hands during the entire trick. The second spectator selects a different card which is apparently hole-punched by the performer. The hole then jumps around the card and disappears. The punched hole reappears on the card that the first spectator has been holding between his two hands the entire time.
After the hole jumps around the card, that card cannot be immediately handed out, but the spectator may think that you hand the gimmicked card out due to some basic sleight of hand. You also cannot repeat the trick since the card that has the jumping hole will always be the same. You can perform this trick surrounded and may need to be careful to have a small distance between you and the spectators so that nothing suspicious is seen. To that effect, very bright lit environments should be avoided. The reset is instant.
This is not a difficult trick to perform, but it will take a small amount of practice to get it performance ready. Practice time will probably run 5 to 30 minutes depending on the performer. To perform a full routine (as opposed to just having the hole dance around a card), the performer will need to execute some very basic sleights, which are taught by Oberle in the case of a novice purchaser. The gimmick is made well, and should last for a long time if handled carefully between uses. There is no instruction on how to make or repair the gimmick in the event that it breaks, which is a possibility due to the nature of the gimmick.
The amazing thing about this trick is that it can and will be used by absolute beginners through working magicians.
I highly recommend this moving hole gimmick.
This trick comes with a Bicycle backed gimmick and a 46 minute downloadable instructional video. Although Elderfield makes cameo appearances in the beginning and end of the video, the majority of the instruction and performance is taught and demonstrated by Chris Oberle, who does an excellent job. This trick does not come with a hole puncher, which is necessary to perform this trick. If you don’t already own one, it can be picked up for just a few dollars.
The production quality of the video is top-notch. The instructional video contains studio and live performances of the effect. Oberle teaches different versions of the effect. In one version the hole ends up leaving the selected card and lands on the tuck box. In another version, there are two spectators and they each choose a card. The first spectator selects a card which he signs and then holds between his two hands during the entire trick. The second spectator selects a different card which is apparently hole-punched by the performer. The hole then jumps around the card and disappears. The punched hole reappears on the card that the first spectator has been holding between his two hands the entire time.
After the hole jumps around the card, that card cannot be immediately handed out, but the spectator may think that you hand the gimmicked card out due to some basic sleight of hand. You also cannot repeat the trick since the card that has the jumping hole will always be the same. You can perform this trick surrounded and may need to be careful to have a small distance between you and the spectators so that nothing suspicious is seen. To that effect, very bright lit environments should be avoided. The reset is instant.
This is not a difficult trick to perform, but it will take a small amount of practice to get it performance ready. Practice time will probably run 5 to 30 minutes depending on the performer. To perform a full routine (as opposed to just having the hole dance around a card), the performer will need to execute some very basic sleights, which are taught by Oberle in the case of a novice purchaser. The gimmick is made well, and should last for a long time if handled carefully between uses. There is no instruction on how to make or repair the gimmick in the event that it breaks, which is a possibility due to the nature of the gimmick.
The amazing thing about this trick is that it can and will be used by absolute beginners through working magicians.
I highly recommend this moving hole gimmick.