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The Effect
Gerry Griffin teaches 40 different ways to force a card.

Cost
$20.00

Difficulty
The forces range from the most simplistic to the more advanced.

Review
Forces include: Overhand Shuffle Force, Hindu Shuffle Force, Hindu Shuffle Force II, Riffle Force, Hints, 10 to 20 Force, Glide Force, Glide Force II, The Toss Force, Toss & Spread Force, Helpful Hint, Slip Force, Slip Force Variation, Cross Cut Force, Why Use A Force?, Hofzinser Force, Hofzinser Force Hint, Dribble Force, Just Say When Force, Face Up Hindu Force, Roll Over Half Force, Classic Force, Bridging The Deck Force, Helpful Hint, Hot Rod Force, Two Marked Cards Force, Behind The Back Force, Short Card Force, Peeking -A- Card, Spectator Number Force, Hidden Force, Card Hint, Cut Deeper Force, Ed Balducci�s Cut Deeper Force, Bluff Force, Future Predictions, Pinky Riffle Force, Multi Cut Force, Gimmick Card Force, Gimmick Card Force Extras, Gimmick Card Force w/Money.

Overall
As I mentioned in my review of 10 Ways to Force a Card, I bought this because I was disappointed in 10 Ways.

Gerry does an outstanding job of teaching. His style is laid back and his teaching is clear. The photography is first rate. An example of Gerry's teaching can be seen on the Slip Force. He not only shows the handling, but takes time to discuss the angles. He then suggests that for close-up work he would use the Riffle force and only use the Slip Force when he is more than a few feet away from the audience.

One of the gems I found on the DVD is the Hofzinser Force. I am far too cowardly to attempt the Classic Force. I like to concentrate on presentation and patter, so the simpler forces are usually my preferred choice. However, every force--to a greater or lesser extent--is a contrived move, with the exception of the Classic. So, Hofzinser, which looks very much like the Classic, is not too difficult--and it is well explained on the DVD.

There are no effects included on the DVD, but sprinkled throughout are Helpful Hint segments. There is even one section called Why use a Force?
Many magic explanations suggest that you "Use your favourite force". Well, if you have been stuck using the Criss Cross force every time then it's time to look at this DVD. There is a lot here that is not too difficult, and all of it is enjoyable to watch.

Rating
9/10

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There is some really nice forces on this DVD lots of which I'd never heard of before. Very nice DVD

It's not Royal Road, but when asked about card forces, I typically recommend this product. Between the 10 forces and 40 forces, they are the same price, why not go for 40 and odds are you'll find five or six that you'll fall in love with.