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There's a demo? Where can I find it?

I have an MPEG file of the demo from about 2 years ago - it shows version one rather than version two but there's enough to get the idea. I can't recall where I got the vid from (it might have been emagictricks) so I'd rather not post it for all to get at in case it's copyrighted. I don't mind e-mailing it to you - it's 807kb.

Thanks very much.

Hi Johnny B,

I am happy to see you think it is a great trick but this is balanced out by your opinion of the instructions. I hope I can help you a little.

Getting a little finger break under the last two cards of an EC is not as hard as it seems. Just stick your pinkie up a little higher and finish off the count as usual. It should not interfere with the count itself.

"A DL from the bottom" may sound intimidating but it is a very simple action. Rather than taking the bottom two cards out from under the three card packet, take the top card away, leaving the bottom two cards, then turn them over as one. I would say that doing a double from the bottom of a three card packet is easier than taking a double fromt he top of a deck. As I said, don't go taking the two cards; leave them alone as you slide the top card aside. This is much easier.

Turning the cards face to face is done while I am asking a question. All the attention is on me. This is when performance technique is just as important as manipulative skill. If people are staring at your hands, they may see the face of a card if you are not careful. By asking a question and making contact with the people means they do not want to look at your hands. Also, I do not lower the mottom card very much; it is just enough for it to pass the top card as it revolves.

As for the revelation, I do it this way becaus eit is slightly fllourishy. if you just want to turn the top card over to reveal them then that is fine. Whatever works for you or anyone else is the right way to do it.

Finally, I have taken on board the comments people have made about the instructions and have changed the format. It will now be printed on two sides of A4 in booklet style. This means that each page is twice as big as it is now.

I hope this has been of some help.

Many thanks Jon for taking the time to go through some bits & pieces re the trick. And big thanks also to Mandrake who took the time to write out some fairly lengthy instructions. Cheers guys.

Re the trick, I think I got into a bit of a bad mood when I wrote on here as I had spent about 3 hours trying it out & feeling I was getting nowhere. With all the help & suggestions it's coming along a lot better although I'm not at a performing it stage yet. I'll keep at it.

Thanks again all.

Just my occasional trick of dragging up a worthwhile effect for new comers to have a look at....and THIS one is a CLASSIC!!!!

I love digging up old threads. I've just ordered this for £5.75 - had no choice, really, at that price.

Received DB this morning and have to say I love it. I don't have any problems with the EC so will try both methods and see which one I prefer. The instructions are printed in a small font but I have good vision so it's not a problem either. All in all, a very nice packet trick that I'm sure will get good reactions when I start performing it.

I'm sure you will learn to LOVE it...still a firm fav of mine! Jaws hit the floor when people see this one!

I love the look and presentation of this trick. I'm defintely purchasing it! I now know and suffer from CUPS thanks to signing up to this forum...not that that's a bad thing

£5.75 Bicycle808, where from might I enquire? If not I shall pay the full price. Too good not to. Better get practicing my EC.

I think this old thread might have got me too. I saw JA perform this at a conference and liked it then, but had forgotten about it. Time to go shopping methinks...