The Effect
A unique approach to the in-the-hands false riffle shuffle that borrows ideas from Ron Wohl and Hank Miller. This method, however, puts the deck in full order without the need for a cut.
Cost
$7.95 at
http://store.dananddave.com/manfred-shuffle.htmlDifficulty
(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)
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Review
I have always hated the in-the-hands false riffle shuffles whereby you have to cut afterwards.
I saw this video and fell in love with the shuffle. Although after 2 viewings I could see roughly how it was done, when trying it myself I failed dismally. At approximately £5, I thought to myself it be good value for a utility move that I would potentially use often.
The video is on-demand "instant download" format, at just shy of 7 minutes long.
I pride myself as being competent with cards, yet When I first started practicing this, I couldn't do it. I went back to it a while later though, and could just...do it! I now find it nice and easy to do. It is very convincing, and I've never had it "go wrong" on me. The teaching is second to none; all was very easily understood, and I wasn't left with any questions.
Although at first I thought there would be an angle issue, there isn't in a real world scenario. Spectators just don't realise what you are doing.
Overall
Overall, another nice false shuffle to add to the repertoire, and would recommend to all who perform in walk-around situations with cards, whereby a table is not always available. A purchase which I haven't regretted. Some may say £5 is too expensive to learn a move, yet to me there is a different between cost and worth. This shuffle, to me, was worth the money.
I got what I wanted form the purchase, with no regrets, and thus for me I would deem this 9/10. The point was lost because even though the angle issue doesn't matter, it still exists and thus, isn't perfect. A very good shuffle to learn though!