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Duo

Lehman, Rian

Rian Lehman

(Based on 1 review)
Duo - 2 card matrix

Miracles are performed with two cards and two coins. Coins vanish, reappear, and translocate. Smooth movements and excellent displays allow for an open handling of a coin matrix. Use the gimmicks in your current routines and transition them seamlessly into the handlings.

Learn how to make the gimmicks to customize them to any deck.
The new innovations in these gimmicks allow for smooth movement and effortless revelations. Unlike past matrix variations, the appearance of the coin can be done with a gentle touch, at your fingertips. Also, it can be done immediately after the load.

Includes:
2 Utility Gimmicks
-Duo gimmick
-Duet gimmick

Instructional DVD
-Constructing gimmicks
-Gimmick use
-Ideas on loading the gimmicks
-Bonus 'Coin to Deck' routine
-Copper/Silver load system

Reviews

Dr. J. M. Ayala De Cedoz

Official Reviewer

Aug 21, 2014

This is one of the better matrix products I have ever seen. The methods are clean and easy to do and the gimmicks are very clever.

Not only do you get the two necessary gimmicks already made, but Rian also shows you how to make them. The section where he teaches you how to make your own is very clear and he uses freeze-framing with some bold lines to show you exactly where to cut and glue the gimmicks.

This product is not a traditional four coin/four card Matrix, though it can be with the addition of extra gimmicks or extra coins and cards with sleight of hand. It is a method using two cards and two coins, just as the ad copy states. Speaking of the ad copy, it is 100% honest and what you see in the trailer, you can do with these gimmicks and much, much more. The only thing I really did not care for as that for some of the vanishes, you have to move the card they vanished under to another spot to make them reappear. This could be corrected (read: cleaned up) by using sleight of hand or by incorporating a second gimmick. As far as using the gimmicks, they are easy to use but you may need to work on making your actions smooth with them. Just a little practice is all you need.

The production quality of this DVD is fantastic - the video and audio are crisp and clear, easy to hear and understand and the teaching is done from multiple shots. He also uses clear cards for some portions to make things easier to understand. I do understand that this was an instructional video, but I do feel that some of the demonstrations were flown through way too quickly - not that you could not follow what was happening, but in a public performance an audience would not have had time to appreciate the magic moment or to take in what had happened. The teaching was well-paced though.

He teaches you how to use both gimmicks and then gives you some ideas on how to combine them, other effects to use them with, etc. Rian made mention of something that I always bring up when it comes to using gimmicks - do not just rely on the gimmicks but mix in some sleight of hand with it. If you do that with these gimmicks, you will have a very clean and strong effect!

For two well-made gimmicks, a great DVD that teaches you everything you need to know and a great addition to the matrix genre, the price of $19.95/USD for this is stellar!

If you like the Matrix effect or would like an easier way to introduce yourself to the plot, this DVD is for you! Very highly recommended!
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