Chop by Craig Petty

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Chop by Craig Petty

Postby Dar_Kwan » Jul 3rd, '11, 14:15



Haven't done one of these in a while (Haven't really been into magic for a while :S) but here we go...

The Effect
You borrow £10 note from the spectator, get them to sign it. You then perform a Chop-Cup style routine complete with a lemon as the final load, you then cut open the lemon and the spectators signed note is inside.

What it says on the Tin
Craig Petty has finally released a routine which has been his closer for over 2 years.

A signed bill and a regular cup are used to perform the most stunning
7 phase Chop Cup style routine you will ever see. To finish, a
real lemon appears and the bill is visibly pushed into the lemon, leaving your hands empty. At this point the lemon can be examined before it is cut open to reveal the spectators signed bill inside - KILLER!

• Only one balled up note used throughout the entire Chop Cup routine

• Regular cup that can be examined at any time by the audience

• Perform moves you couldn't dream of doing with a regular Chop Cup

• Use any table surface or even the spectator's hand - perfect for real world conditions

Includes a special bonus routine 'Sharp' using a Sharpie Marker which is the perfect lead in to CHOP or a great stand alone effect.


Cost

£25 from World Magic Shop

Difficulty 3
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)



Review
I bought this DVD blind (Something I'm not usually prone to doing) & Thankfully I'm well pleased that I did. CHOP is a beautiful piece of magic and the gimmick that comes with the DVD could easily be used in other effects. I can't wait to get this mastered so I can show people, that shouldn't take too long because the moves aren't hard it's only getting to grips with the gimmick that might take some time as whilst some of the moves look natural enough they don't necessarily feel that way (but of course that might just be me.)
The trick in very organic as it only uses a Sharpie; a cup (ANY cup) and a balled up £10 note. The Routine is well thought out and as Mr Petty says (several times) you can perform moves with this that you could never have dreamed of with a regular chop-cup.

Overall

Beautifully crafted and thought out routine you can tell that Mr Petty has put tons of time and effort into this trick. I highly recommend this any one whether they just want to entertain some friends or use it in a pro gig.

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