The Effect
A FULL VIEW vanish of 51 cards leaving only a signed selection and an astonished audience!
Cost
US$20, (approx £12) - I bought the deluxe Limited Edition set at $35 (approx £21)
Difficulty
(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)
2 to 3, kinda fumbly to get to grips with but once you've got the handling natural looking its pretty straight forward
Review
Well as soon as I saw this on Ben's site I had to get it. Originally I went to his site on the advice of the owner of one of the magic stores I use as I was looking for some good IT. As luck would have it Ben had just released this trick and I was one of the first to order. (My Limited Edition booklet is numbered 003 of 100)
After a frustrating delay while our effervescent postman striked I finally received it today, it's been worth the wait!
As part of my kit I received the gimmick hand made by Ben, an additional booklet regarding a card stab exit and a well presented, glossy covered A4 booklet.
The instructions are probably the finest I've seen so far in my relatively short time in magic (18months). I often dread effects when I read thru the instructions because they usually sound so complicated. Not so with Bens Exit 51.
It's all very well presented with different sections. You get an explanation of the effect or what the audience sees. Then we have a gimmick and procedural overview where the history of EXIT 51 is explained. The 2 stages of the effect are also explained.
Then we are very clearly led thru the construction of the gimmicks (I dont need to make this yet as I received a ready made one but it looks very simple and straightforward). Gimmick number 2 is optional.
Then, again very clearly, we are led thru the deck setup and switching manoeuvre. Very simple to set up, and the switch is practically impercetible and very natural looking.
We are taken step by step thru the vanish of the deck and various cuts, We are also treated to variations of the vanish.
Then we are presented with the performance. Clearly we are taken thru the routine allowing an opportunity for a card to freely selected and signed, then returned to the deck. Everything again is clear and easy to follow.
The way the deck vanishes is beautifully simple and highly effective, the trick is over before the eyes of suspicion start honing in on your actions.
We finish up with some notes from Ben about performance.
Overall
BRILLIANT!!
I'm a clumsy clutz yet I still managed to get this effect working very effectively and very quickly.
I can't say whether or not its worth buying the deluxe as opposed to the normal version but that said I'm not complaining at paying £21 at all. It's worth every penny and is very effective. Just follow Bens simple advice and you're away performing a fantastic miracle.
The presentation of the instructions have been well thought out and the result is a very easy to follow routine and effect where you'll even stun yourself the first time you do this in front of a mirror.
5 out of 5
Available From
So far I'm only aware of it being available from Ben direct at
http://www.wowbound.com
Go get it, you'll love it!!!
