Price$34.95
Media TypeDVD
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedFeb 18, 2015
The Controls Project
Various
Big Blind Media
(Based on 3 reviews)
On 'The Controls Project' you'll learn 26 devastating and deceptive techniques, ranging from the simple to the sophisticated. These skills will leave you armed to covertly move playing cards to literally ANY position in the pack you desire. The included material will provide insight and fundamental lessons for everyone from beginners to working professionals alike.
As with the other titles in our Sleights series, 'The Controls Project' features the acclaimed and concise teaching of Liam Montier, who covers not only the technical aspects of these deceptive moves, but also important theory on how to make your sleights truly invisible, how to practice, what to do in emergencies and much more.
Grab a deck and let's learn how to CONTROL THOSE CARDS! Introduction
Holding A BreakDouble Undercut Double Undercut Variation Double Undercut To Table Dominique Duvivier Double UndercutDouble Undercut Advice
Other Double Undercut IdeasOverhand Shuffle Control The Injog Shuffle Natural Jog ControlDelaying The ControlHindu Shuffle Control Swivel Cut Dribble Toss ControlHow to PractiseThe Tipover Control Ovette Master Move Ovette Master Move Misdirection AdviceCasual vs FormalPants Leg Reverse Simplicity Control Tilt IllusionUniformity Of ActionSpread Cull Control Convincing Control Flexible Switchout Illogical Double Lift Bluff PassFixing A MistakeSide Steal Side Steal To BottomMultiple Shift IntroductionDai Vernon's Multiple Shift Carmen D'Amico's Multiple ShiftRoutines
Blind Lemon Aces - Jack Carpenter
Deep Thrust - Larry Jenning
Psychic Pickpocket - Liam Montier
The Powerful Queen - Rovi
WWBD - Liam Montier
Infinity Round Trip - Alex Elmsley
Reviews
(Top ▲)
The Controls Project is a highly recommended Big Blind Media instructional DVD/download that teaches several ways to control a card, or several, to a specific location in the deck; usually the top, or the bottom, but it allows for placement of a card in other locations.
The video is taught by Liam Montier and the video quality is excellent. The teaching is clear and easy to follow due to the verbal instruction and the close-up video when needed. This project a good example of how to teach tricks with cards.
Beginners will learn and be able to implement the moves taught on this DVD/download and intermediate card handlers will also enjoy watching and learning.
The Controls Project starts off with several double undercut examples and variations and builds on the double undercut for more complicated moves.
At the end of the Controls Project, Montier performs 6 tricks in the studio, using moves you just learned and teaches them, with the same clarity as he taught the various controls.
The DVD/download is highly recommended for those that are looking to up their game and also for those who may want to remind themselves of moves they have forgotten.
The video is taught by Liam Montier and the video quality is excellent. The teaching is clear and easy to follow due to the verbal instruction and the close-up video when needed. This project a good example of how to teach tricks with cards.
Beginners will learn and be able to implement the moves taught on this DVD/download and intermediate card handlers will also enjoy watching and learning.
The Controls Project starts off with several double undercut examples and variations and builds on the double undercut for more complicated moves.
At the end of the Controls Project, Montier performs 6 tricks in the studio, using moves you just learned and teaches them, with the same clarity as he taught the various controls.
The DVD/download is highly recommended for those that are looking to up their game and also for those who may want to remind themselves of moves they have forgotten.
(Top ▲)
PROS
Liam has put together of group of strong card controls. He goes through them thoroughly and explains how to use them and when to use them. He has categories of controls that help you determine when you might do one set of controls versus another, casual or formal for example.
He also has some really good tips and suggestions for how to practice your controls and how to make your controls more convincing.
He explains what to do when a control goes wrong.
He also demonstrates and explains several very good routines using various controls.
CONS
You should know that this is not an encyclopedia of card controls. Liam has selected a number of controls that are best suited for different effects and different situations.
VERDICT
Great DVD with some very useful controls, great explanation, tips, and some very strong routines using a variety of controls.
Liam has put together of group of strong card controls. He goes through them thoroughly and explains how to use them and when to use them. He has categories of controls that help you determine when you might do one set of controls versus another, casual or formal for example.
He also has some really good tips and suggestions for how to practice your controls and how to make your controls more convincing.
He explains what to do when a control goes wrong.
He also demonstrates and explains several very good routines using various controls.
CONS
You should know that this is not an encyclopedia of card controls. Liam has selected a number of controls that are best suited for different effects and different situations.
VERDICT
Great DVD with some very useful controls, great explanation, tips, and some very strong routines using a variety of controls.
(Top ▲)
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Liam Montier: The Controls Project Review
One DVD, a ton of card controls, six effects and $35 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect/Method
If you've been following the BBM "Projects" reviews that I've been writing, this one is going to sound very familiar. There's not a whole lot to say. You'll learn 25 card controls and 6 effects. There was a good mix of "familiar" controls and less-than-familiar controls.
All of them are doable, legitimate, stood-the-test-of-time controls, methods, etc. The 6 effects taught pretty much rely on a control taught on the DVD and some other basic card handling.
Ad Copy Integrity
I think Kenton Knepper may be part of the staff of BBM: This is the third "Project" DVD in a row where the count of actual techniques taught vs. the amount claimed to be taught in the ad copy is always off by one. I'm not sure what's going on there. The ad says 26 (video and written) controls are taught. However, it's only 25. That typo aside, everything else in the ad copy is 100% accurate.
Product Quality
I just woke up from a dream where I was braiding Owen Packards luxurious goat beard. Anyway, I said that to say . . . it's Big Blind Media. Do I really have to tell you that it's extremely well produced? I think not. Just know that it is. Liam, again, comes through with good, clear and concise instructions for all of the effects and techniques. Everything is well taught and like the other "Projects," this makes for an excellent resource for one's library.
Final Thoughts
This is great for both beginner and advanced level magicians. I think combing over each of the "Projects" in this set will give you a well rounded knowledge of critical card handling techniques. This one is no different. If you're a card worker, this DVD can be an invaluable addition to your personal library.
Final Verdict:
4.5 Stars with a Stone Status of Gem