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Handle with Carey Review

Official Review
July 23rd, 2012 10:16pm
Rating:
Reviewed by Bryce Kuhlman
Good, solid, commercial close-up magic. That's really all I have to say. However, I know Tracy won't let me get away with one sentence, so read on if you want more "filler."

Most of these routines are John Carey's take on classic plots of close-up magic: spellbound, ACAAN, lie detector, rising card, sandwich, etc. What I particularly liked about the routines is that they're very straightforward, both in presentation and method. So many close-up workers get bogged down in fancy moves and complicated procedures. Carey gets right to the heart of the magic.

The methods are, for the most part, pretty easy to master. He relies on a handful of sleights, used again and again. It's sort of the opposite of a Dan and Dave production. Each of the methods is taught in detail. If you're looking for a particular sleight, the Bonus Tool Box section covers the spread cull, breather crimps, the overhand shuffle peek control, the optical overhand shuffle false control and a center spread double technique.

Most importantly, the routines are entertaining. The plots are simple and he understands how to build up the climax. As the quote from Jack Carpenter states, "These are real workers for the real world." I couldn’t agree more.

Product info for Handle with Carey

Author: Carey, John
Publisher: RSVP - Russ Stevens
Average Rating:  (1)
Retail Price: $29.99
Manufacturer's Description:


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The quotes below are from three of the world's finest card magicians who have had a sneak peek at this brand new DVD from John Carey. Featuring 11 superb routines, all of the effects are from John's working material and all have been worked and refined for many years. This not only makes them extremely practical for all working conditions, but also hard hitting and extremely direct. This DVD runs in at over two hours duration, representing great value for money.

"John Carey has a knack for creating strong, direct card miracles using simple and devious methods. The routines shine brightly in the real world"
- John Guastaferro

"John Carey is well known within a limited circle in magic for his uncanny ability to apply subtlety and subterfuge to effect magical moments of the highest order. It appears that now is the time for that circle of knowledge to be expanded... no knuckle busters, no pipe dreams, no angle limitations - these are all real workers"
- Jack Carpenter

"John is an alchemist; he turns moves you already know into the miracles you've always wanted to do. Imagine Card at Any Number, Searchers and Pocket Interchange all for the cost of a discrepancy and double lift. He's also able to squeeze solid, commercial magic out of coins with no wasted effort. Frankly he ticks me off!"
- Kurtis Kam

Contents:

TRIPLE INPURSEINATION: A triple spellbound coins to purse combined

COUNTING ON YOU: John's take on a Paul Cummins classic-a card at a number

GYS COIN: One coin routine - John's strolling opener

SIMPLE FUSION: An ungaffed fusion effect suitable for couples and birthdays

BTB: A no nonsense, practical working method for bill to impossible location

GEMINI DETECTOR: A peeked card, a lie detector and a memorable finish. A great way to get the business card in play

3 CHANCES: Sub rising - an impromptu approach to the classic rising card

1 DECK DO AS I DO: Makes the spectator the star as they find your card and you find theirs. Easy and practical

SEARCHING FOR A SANDWICH: John's take on the sandwich plot-inspired by Larry Jennings and Armando Lucero

WTF POCKET INTERCHANGE: 3 signed selections placed inside the pockets transpose instantly with 4 aces - no palming

SPECCY MAGICIAN: Make the spectator the star as they make your thought of card vanish

STICKING UP FOR LARRY: A simple direct card to a chosen number inspired by Jennings

BONUS TOOL BOX SECTION
  • The spread cull and applications
  • The breather crimp
  • The overhand shuffle peek control
  • The optical overhand false shuffle.
  • The centre spread double
Running Time Approximately: Over 2 hours

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