Price$50.85
Media TypeDVD
CategoryMentalism
Date AddedAug 21, 2014
Heirloom Deluxe Emily's Revenge
Miller, Colin; Badman, Jamie
Alakazam UK
(Based on 2 reviews)
Heirloom Deluxe Emily's Revenge
In 2002 Alakazam released a ground breaking effect that would take the magic world by storm. Heirloom By Jamie Badman and Colin Miller (The Underground Collective) became a firm favourite amongst magicians and was even performed on U.S. National Television by the one and only Harry Anderson.
Over the years Heirloom remained a best seller gaining new fans by the day until manufacture ceased in 2012. Since it's release, Colin, Jamie and many others have evolved new ideas, including the new upgraded photos. (These look/feel great and were custom designed by our good friend By Steve Dela)
With the new Heirloom Deluxe not only will you receive the original Heirloom effect but also the fantastically eerie new presentation, "Emily's Revenge". A new story for Heirloom that the Underground Collective have kept truly underground, until now. Emily's Revenge is sure to send a tingle up your spectator's spine!
Your Heirloom Deluxe Package will include:
The DVDCustom photos - designed and upgraded, and printed to look pre-aged4 custom printed lettersThe original Heirloom PDF (where it all began)The movie file (the original Heirloom DVD footage, packed with ideas, Including a full explanation of Peter Nardi's Instant Indexing System)The Underground Collective PDF (a collection of bonus routines & tips for heirloom)Silent Past PDF (a great routine using Ben Harris's incredible Crossroads principle)Silent Past Images PDFHit Letter for original Heirloom PDFHeirloom Redux PDF(Mark Elsdon super slick streamlined version of Heirloom)Peter Nardi's "Letter Out First"Handling PDFAnd finally, the full script for the "Emily's Revenge" presentation!
Note: Heirloom Deluxe is the perfect carry always routine. Remember you can perform Heirloom with almost any wallet but our good friend Tony Curtis designed a trick wallet purpose built for this effect. SOLD SEPERATELY
Reviews
(Top ▲)
This is an extremely well produced effect with a compelling story, in depth instruction, and props.
I was able to fit all the props necessary into my small bi-fold wallet along with all my credit cards, ID and cash. While I wouldn't personally use this on a daily basis, I could definitely see myself picking up a wallet to just carry this effect for intimate table shows.
The effect does use multiple outs, and will have different endings when you do it, so it's not ideal for situations where people will see you perform the same effect again. Not the best for when someone returns to the restaurant and says, "Hey, do that creepy thing with the photo!"
If you are intrigued by the effect, I think it's very likely you'll be happy with getting this.
I was able to fit all the props necessary into my small bi-fold wallet along with all my credit cards, ID and cash. While I wouldn't personally use this on a daily basis, I could definitely see myself picking up a wallet to just carry this effect for intimate table shows.
The effect does use multiple outs, and will have different endings when you do it, so it's not ideal for situations where people will see you perform the same effect again. Not the best for when someone returns to the restaurant and says, "Hey, do that creepy thing with the photo!"
If you are intrigued by the effect, I think it's very likely you'll be happy with getting this.
(Top ▲)
Random I-Tunes Song of The Moment: Point of No Return by Nu Shooz
Heirloom Deluxe Review
A whole bunch of props, a DVD, a butt load of bonus stuff and $50 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect
A small variety of effects can be performed with the props included. However, the gist of each effect is that you tell a story of "someone" (fictional historical figure, great uncle, great grandpa, etc.) who had a lucky (or unlucky) card. The spectator names any card (free choice). To prove spectator has good intuition, you show a picture of your "someone" holding his "lucky" card. Further, you have a letter between "someone" and his significant other that also proves how powerful your spectator's intuition is.
You have two choices for which letter to use: A letter from Charlie to Emily (the two characters in the story you tell), or a letter from Emily to Charlie. It's your choice which letter to use in your presentation. The letter from Charlie has more of a happy ending to the story, whereas the letter from Emily has a not only sad/tragic ending, but a very creepy ending. Either way, you are delivering a powerful story that will (in most cases) leave the audience "feeling."
Method
The method is very simple. It's a very manageable and simple multiple out system that you can carry with you in your regular wallet anywhere. Or you can spend the extra cash to purchase an Heirloom Wallet which is specifically designed for this effect. However, it's not needed. With the DVD, you also get Mark Elsdon's handling which streamlines the effect and makes the multiple outs even easier to manage. Though his method does lessen the impact of the story because it doesn't use the letters, but it's still a solid effect with a more streamlined approach.
On the video and the additional bonus material, you'll find multiple different ways to manage the outs. Between all of the options shown and discusses, one is sure to meet your needs. The bottom line is that this is a solid method that has proven the test of time. It's been used for decades by countless magicians/mentalists. It's easy and within the grasp of any level performer.
Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy is 100% accurate - typical Alakazam. Even the part about the final ending giving your spectators chills is true. When I saw the full performance, it literally gave me chills. It was a beautiful moment.
Product Quality
The product quality is excellent - typical Alakazam. The video is well shot, well lit, well mic'd, etc. Also included is the original Heirloom footage. It's not as good of quality as the main DVD, but it's still just clear and good quality (just not great). The props are well made. Plus, for the price you're getting a ton of stuff. Go back and look at the ad copy to see everything included.
The included PDFs offer different handling ideas, different presentational ideas and more. Further, a template is included so that you can print out the photographs once your included ones wear out. Also included are the letters to and from Emily and Charlie that can be reprinted if needed. Additional photos are included for an alternate version of the effect. You'll also learn, in the bonus material, how to age the props to make them better fit the story you are telling, and a ton more stuff.
The only disappointment I had with the bonus material was during the original Heirloom video. Peter Nardi introduced a clip of Harry Anderson performing the effect stating that we were about to watch the clip, but the clip never came. I've searched YouTube for it to no avail. I'm assuming the fact that it was missing from the DVD is due to an editing error.
Final Thoughts
This effect is the kind of thing that can be done for strolling (if you do one of the more streamlined versions) or for a set piece in a parlor show or even for a more casual setting. With all the stuff included, the quality of the props, the cleverness and simplicity of the method and the price, it's hard to find a better deal than this. The question is, do you like the effect? If so, get it. Period.
Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!