Reviews written by WilliamsB

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Money Magic Videos
 
Overall rating 
 
4.6
Explanations 
 
4.0
Effects 
 
5.0
Video Production Quality 
 
3.5
Usefulness 
 
5.0
Bang for Buck 
 
5.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    August 13, 2012
Last updated: August 13, 2012
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Before anything: dont let the rating i put for the quality and and explaination turn you away. This really is worth the little bit of time and practice needed.

A quick background story about me: when I found out about this trick, I considered myself a card magician... And that was about it. But ever since I learned this trick, this has been my #1 go-to effect! Even more so than any card trick or mind reading, etc. This one has fooled laymen and magicians alike when I've performed it.

The major plus side to this trick is: not only does this trick use money (something that everyone can relate to and almost always carries on them... And they're bills, not coins, so even more people carry your props on them), but they're borrowed props! This means that this trick is more personal than most tricks out there... aside from maybe mind reading and telling someone about something personal to the.

This is one of those tricks that are great because not only can you have absolutely no props on you, but it's a reputation maker. In a close up situation, this can be one of the best tricks you can do. While Andrew Mayne teaches this trick done at eye level, from my recollection, he also teaches the handling done at waist level, which I feel is more natural. And at waist level, this trick can easily be done surrounded! And the only real sleight or misdirection used during the trick is done at the very beginning... right in front of the spectator! It goes right over their heads! In fact, sometimes I forget that I do the move myself. It's so natural.

In my opinion, this trick is something like a pen through bill trick, just better, because EVERYTHING is borrowed and is fully examinable. No funny moves. Nothing to hide or cover. Nothing to add on or palm out. And can be repeated if need be.

All in all, if I had to do or recommend one trick, this would be it!

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Difficulty Level
Easy
Pros
It's an easy and amazing effect with BORROWED bills! For the lack of props needed, the simplicity of the handling, and the strength of the overall effect, this is a must have!
Cons
There's only so much you can do in this trick with the principal that's taught.

I also didn't like all the covering that Andrew did with this effect. I just went and took all of the overall covering that he did out... And it gave me an even more visual aspect to the trick.
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Card Videos
 
Overall rating 
 
4.8
Explanations 
 
5.0
Effects 
 
5.0
Video Production Quality 
 
4.0
Usefulness 
 
5.0
Bang for Buck 
 
5.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    December 26, 2010
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So worth learning! This is one of those tricks I do the most! It's one of my favorites to watch and do. Highly recommended...

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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pros
It's practically impromptu. Simple, quick set up. Can be signed (on both sides). Can be examined (and kept as a souvenir)!
Cons
Kind of angle sensitive. Takes a while to get all the moves down.
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Online Magic Shops
 
Overall rating 
 
4.6
Customer Service 
 
4.0
Ease of use 
 
4.0
Delivery 
 
4.0
Reliability 
 
5.0
Prices 
 
5.0
Selection 
 
5.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    November 11, 2010
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I mainly go here for porps... not so much for "tricks". By this I mean: cards (double backers, svengali, etc.), 3rd hand (i got a GREAT one here for $30something!), pen thru bill (2 great looking pens for the price of 1 + DVD, although i dont really need the dvd... "Pen Through Dollar Through - Oz Pearlman)... Penguin, I feel is the best place for this tryp of stuff. The selection's are great! Shipping's great! 5 stars all the way!

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Recommended?
Yes
Number of experiences with this shop
50
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Mentalism Videos
 
Overall rating 
 
4.1
Explanations 
 
4.0
Effects 
 
5.0
Video Production Quality 
 
3.0
Usefulness 
 
4.0
Bang for Buck 
 
4.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    June 01, 2010
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This is really worth the money. You don't even need anything on you. Just pick up a fork and perform a miracle! ...and hand out what's probably the COOLEST sovenir. Even if you don't really like metal bending, this DVD has some tips that you may use outside of just metal bending itself

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Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Pros
This is one of those effect i do when im asked to do something on the fly, and have left most of my material at home. This, at a restaurant is probably the BEST thing i can think of doing! This is so strong, in fact, that now, i use this (sometimes) to advertise my sideshow business.
Cons
depending on the forks you use, this can be one of the hardest things out there. plus, i have somewhat of a hard time performing the corkscrew bend. (maybe it's just because i'm out of practice with that part).
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Decks
 
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Instructions included 
 
5.0
Effect 
 
5.0
Durability and Quality 
 
5.0
Practicality 
 
5.0
Bang for Buck 
 
5.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    March 10, 2010
Last updated: June 12, 2012
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i prefer these cards over all the rest

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Difficulty Level
N/A
Pros
Can't go wrong with bicycle cards! They're the standard in magic.
Cons
they're not free... duh!
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Other
 
Overall rating 
 
2.7
Instructions included 
 
1.0
Effect 
 
4.0
Durability and Quality 
 
4.0
Practicality 
 
4.0
Bang for Buck 
 
1.0
WilliamsB Reviewed by WilliamsB    March 10, 2010
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i never actually bought the instructions or the dvd (same thing). i figured the trick out myself. but from what i got of the actual trick is great! i love this trick

Review

Difficulty Level
Easy
Pros
easy to do. makes a GREAT gift 4 the spec. and from the way i do it, there are virtually no bad angles
Cons
uses a lot of the gimmick (if you do this trick as many times as i do)
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