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Hello,

Inspired by Magicbill's iconoclastic aces, I've thought of a way to create the effect. I'm not sure if it's the original version by John Bannon, for I haven't had the chance to learn it from the original manuscript/DVD or what-have-you . In any case, I made a little video clip, and taking some of your advice, saved you all from another Bon Jovi incident .

There's a bit of flashing for a millisecond, but of course misdirection is needed which isn't so readily available for usage on a webcam. However, the concept remains the same, and I hope you enjoy the video.

http://media.putfile.com/Jumping-Aces-- ... -by-Min-Ku

Thanks,

Min Ku

so simple, so effective!
that's some good work, totally didn't see it until i watched your hands.
well done man, i might have to use this idea, cheers

It's good, but I like McD better, since you can show that the aces really are in the piles, but "suddenly" disappairs.... You can still work on your "secret handling" to make it more smooth.

That was really good. Nice job. I'm stumped on this one.

I'm stumped as well. I think i saw someone else do that o nthis forum, was it Larry? i really wnat to know how, i think it is an amazing effect and ithink you performed extremely well.

Well Done!

Well done, nice one! A couple of minor tips:

• One of the reasons I don't like Ace Assemblies is that there is a lot of dead time in them. Once you've dealt down the piles then you show that the aces are gone and that's most of the effect. In other words, there is not much magic in the routine relative to the time taken to show the aces gone (compare this to an AC routine!). McD fixes this a bit by showing the aces vanishing each time but I still don't like the premise.
• I know it's hard to misdirect a camera but it's still possible . If you are performing this to people don't do the thing you need to do to make the routine work under any attention. Relax, straighten up, and make some comment. Then do it when nobody is paying attention.

[reread]When I reread this it sounded really harsh - I didn't mean it to be harsh (really!). It was excellent![/reread]

katrielalex wrote:Well done, nice one! A couple of minor tips:

• One of the reasons I don't like Ace Assemblies is that there is a lot of dead time in them. Once you've dealt down the piles then you show that the aces are gone and that's most of the effect. In other words, there is not much magic in the routine relative to the time taken to show the aces gone (compare this to an AC routine!). McD fixes this a bit by showing the aces vanishing each time but I still don't like the premise.
• I know it's hard to misdirect a camera but it's still possible . If you are performing this to people don't do the thing you need to do to make the routine work under any attention. Relax, straighten up, and make some comment. Then do it when nobody is paying attention.

[reread]When I reread this it sounded really harsh - I didn't mean it to be harsh (really!). It was excellent![/reread]

Haha, no no, they were great tips. I agree with the ace assemblies being a little drawn out- not as bad as the 21 card trick though eh ? I should've dealt the 3 cards face up and then turned them over too.

As far as misdirection is concerned, I was thinking along the lines of saying how aces are hard to control because they're light as a feather- see, they have barely any ink on them. Corny joke, but I get their eyes. Then I tell them I'll hold them down with three cards that are heavier.

Quick question, do gaff decks contain the "special cards" for McD's aces?

Thanks!

Min Ku