Streamlined Commercial Card Magic
Tutored by: John Carey
Download PDF| Timestamp | Description |
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| 0:01:47 | Academy Introduction |
| 0:03:15 | Lesson Welcome |
| 0:05:00 | 1. Think n Sync - A stunning revelation of a thought of card you will immediately add to your repertoires! You will learn invaluable tips here you can apply to all your work. A brand new version of John's favourite plot that he hadn't tipped anywhere. So simple and elegant! |
| 0:09:15 | Explanation |
| 0:21:20 | 2. NOTHING! - A great twist on the card at any number plot built around the premise of nothing! This is a worker. |
| 0:25:30 | Explanation |
| 0:31:55 | Re-cap of Vernon Double Lift thumb push off subtlety |
| 0:33:00 | 3. Seven Up! - A beautiful, almost moveless production of four of a kind with a great premise and emotional hook. Simple, but so strong. |
| 0:36:15 | Explanation |
| 0:43:15 | Allan Ackermann - Ultimate Gesture Cut |
| 0:44:55 | 4. A closed prediction - A streamlined card prediction that hits hard. It looks so clean! Uses a fantastic utility move by John's friend Yohann Fontyn. |
| 0:46:25 | Explanation |
| 0:54:30 | Discussion on "Commercial Magic" |
| 0:56:00 | 5. Positivity - John's semi automatic treatment of a great Juan Tamariz effect. |
| 0:58:10 | Discussion on "Interlude Effects" & alternative ideas for this effect |
| 0:59:40 | Explanation |
| 1:03:30 | More comments on Equivoque |
| 1:08:45 | Inspiration and final thoughts for this effect |
| 1:10:40 | 6. Aces in their faces! - A sweet four Ace production you will love! Super strong and direct. |
| 1:11:20 | Explanation |
| 1:16:10 | Recommendations for material on Equivoque: Verbal Control - Max Maven, Multiplicity - L&L Video Download/DVD |
| 1:17:55 | 7. The Seeker Sandwich - A stunning slow motion sandwich effect kindly given to john by his friend Ed Oschmann. The sandwich cards progressively move together in the deck and search, seek and trap a signed selection. It's a real worker! |
| 1:22:20 | Hofzinser Cull Tips |
| 1:28:10 | Break (Ends: 1:29:40) |
| 1:30:00 | 8. All in a print! - John's superb variant handling of Dai Vernon's fingerprint card trick. Totally commercial! |
| 1:33:55 | Explanation |
| 1:43:05 | 9. Slow Motion Collectors - You will love the Carey treatment of a Roy Walton's classic Collectors effect. The selections magically collect one at a time in slow motion! |
| 1:46:25 | Explanation |
| 1:55:10 | 10. If we could turn back time - A beautiful card effect built around the premise of time travel. Simple, powerful and memorable. Uses a brilliant Brother John Hamman move. |
| 1:57:40 | Explanation |
| 2:06:20 | Marking the moment that the magic happens |
| 2:07:15 | 11. Carey On The Pass! - John discusses his thoughts and work on the Classic Pass. A mini workshop in its own right. Invaluable information for all card workers. |
| 2:09:55 | Tommy Tucker Pass |
| 2:13:10 | Block Dribble Pass - Aaron Shields |
| 2:17:00 | Sankey Sleeves Up Pass - Jay Sankey |
| 2:19:00 | Thompson Bluff Pass - Frank Thompson |
| 2:22:00 | Optical Pass - Mike Gallo / Eric Jones / Harry Lorayne (Best of Friends Vol 1) |
| 2:24:05 | Pointing Pass - Jim Swain |
| 2:26:15 | Dummy Pass - Jim Swain (21st Century Card Magic) |
| 2:27:25 | Tabled "Oops" Control |
| 2:29:45 | Charlier Cut Pass - Ed Marlow |
| 2:31:15 | Passes Wrap-up |
| 2:32:20 | 12. The 76 trick! - An almost moveless sandwich effect that has been a firm favourite of Carey's for many years. |
| 2:34:20 | Aside: Snapping cards for a reveal or display |
| 2:36:45 | Explanation |
| 2:41:15 | Discussion on Card Brands |
| 2:44:40 | 13. Matching The Cards - Johns beautiful streamlined approach to a classic effect. No double lifts, no glides, no kidding! |
| 2:46:10 | Explanation |
| 2:50:25 | Discussion on using Gaffed Decks and Cards |
| 2:54:30 | 14. Whispering Ambitions - A delightful approach to the classic whispering cards plot, using nothing more than two jokers and three selections. You will use this! |
| 2:56:30 | Explanation |
| 3:00:15 | 15. Little Vernon - We finish the super session with John's beautiful, minimalistic approach to Dai Vernon's classic Out of Sight out of mind. A super strong mental effect you will love. |
| 3:02:50 | Explanation |
| 3:09:00 | Break |
| 3:10:35 | _Q & A _ |
| 3:11:35 | Do you remember all of your old tricks? |
| 3:16:45 | What elements of a trick make it particularly commercial? |
| 3:20:50 | Grouping tricks |
| 3:21:30 | The power of simplicity and remembering why you got into magic |
| 3:25:05 | What things should you consider when putting a set together? |
| 3:28:55 | Do you like packet tricks and any tips on switching packets in and out? |
| 3:30:25 | Trying to over-justify props |
| 3:32:25 | Scripting |
| 3:32:50 | Audience reactions |
| 3:34:05 | Do you use marked cards? |
| 3:36:00 | How do you go about creating a new trick and who do you try it out on? |
| 3:38:55 | Charlier Cut Pass recap & using other hand |
| 3:39:35 | The End |