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Matthew Garrett informed me a couple of days ago that the NinjaPlus project is nearing completion. The original idea was to link a Ninja Ring onto a finger ring. Early on I contributed a key idea in the development of this. That was about two years ago. Since then Matt has massively expanded on the original idea, invented dozens of new moves and really made this his own. He showed it to Shoot Agawa at Blackpool this year and Shoot was kind enough to acknowledge the originality of the effect.

You can do many effects with this that just aren't possible with Ninja rings or any other version of the linking rings. My main involvement was in doing the video work. Here's a couple of clips I made. One is a showcase of moves and ideas, the other is an unedited NinjaPlus routine from a locked off camera.

http://www.ninjaplus.com/showreel.htm

Brian Caswell

Yes I emailed Mr Garrett some time back regarding this, as I got a whiff on the grape vine...I offered for him to come demo it at our club...But as I didnt get a response I was rather dismayed...

Sorry to hear that Magic Chris. As far as I know it's only just coming together now. But I'll give him a kicking the next time I see him!

Brian Caswell

lol

Kicking complete.

The effect is finally here, its only taken 2 years to get it this far!

I'm certainly up for doing lectures and demos at clubs.

Aha Mr Garrett in that case PM me and we shall arrange you to come and demo...

Likewise Matthew PM me if you have a lecture sorted and we can get you up to Leicester for an evening!

I saw you do this in the bar at The Magic Circle a few months ago and have to say it looks very very nice

I do have a lecture and am looking at starting a lecture tour, so if any other clubs are interested please let me know.

I have a few videos up on youtube under the username professionalmagic

Yipppeee one Mr Garrett booked for the 9th October!

Superbbbbbbbbbnesssss cant wait....If anyone wants to attend do feel free to PM me for details.

I perform the ninja rings a lot. this is nice. I'm not sure you can use a borrowed finger ring without making people real nervous but you've got some cool moves there. great for a close-up show.

thanks

i use the trick on every close up job i perform at.
You do not have to borrow a spectator's ring if you are worried about it, but it does add.
Their finger ring stays in full view throughout the effect. I borrow a ring everytime, it works great it is a short part of the routine but powerful.

Hello,

I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of Matthew's early models of the trick, and the only word to describe the effect is AMAZING.

When I perform this trick now, when doing close-up performances, the reaction from the lay-audience is fantastic, especially when you link their ring to the larger ring.

I am very glad I had the oppertunity to use this trick early, and I won't be taking it out of my close-up routine anytime soon

Great work Matthew!

Holy cow this effect looks really cool!

I have seen this live and let me say its very good indeed.

Some fantasic moves and very visual, i will recommend to all.

Keep up the good work Matt.

Speak soon

Lee.

Thank you for your comments
It's been sent off to various magic magazines for review and will be advertised shortly.
I hope they like it too!