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by **Fireheat** » Jan 24th, '06, 08:26

Here is my version of Mercury.

by **Demitri** » Jan 24th, '06, 09:59

Nicely done. Your handling was good. I'm not quite sure why you opted for an ascanio spread after starting a normal count at the beginning, but it's not a huge deal. For continuity, I'd probably just stick with the regular counting of the 4 cards.

Really, my only problem with this video, is the effect itself. It seems like in some cases it would be angle sensitive. However, this is not the place to critique the effect itself.

Your performance was good. With the exception of the teeny-tiny bit of business when getting ready to show and "hand out" the kings, you're gold. Great job.

by **ace of kev** » Jan 24th, '06, 11:22

It's not really angle sensitive in the real world, as people are looking down onto the cards.

Nicely Done Fireheat

by **Demitri** » Jan 24th, '06, 18:15

I agree with you kev - but that would possibly eliminate table hopping. If anyone isn't watching from a top-down view - it's possible to spot the "bulge" shall we say.

by **Fireheat** » Jan 24th, '06, 22:35

Thanks for comments.

by **stevebo** » Jan 25th, '06, 21:16

Suteki Da Ne! Futari tewotori... lol Final Fantasy and Rikki fan I see...

Nicely done, however I'm not too fond of this type of card flipping effects because it's just too long IMO. Asher Twist would be my favourite.

by **ace of kev** » Jan 25th, '06, 21:56

Asher Twist is excellent, but I think it would be even cooler if the cards changed aswell

by **stevebo** » Jan 25th, '06, 22:05

ace of kev wrote:Asher Twist is excellent, but I think it would be even cooler if the cards changed aswell

Ricochet?

by **ace of kev** » Jan 25th, '06, 22:47

I knew someone was going to say that, but I should have said an ungimmicked switching :lol:

It would be pretty hard to do it with the nature of the trick

by **Zero000** » Jan 26th, '06, 05:45

aha! sounds like to zanakran or either FF X or X-2

anywhoo i wanted to do mercury... but i guess you did it first. your ascaino spread is much better then mine.

by **Demitri** » Jan 26th, '06, 08:54

Kev - depending on your personal tastes and style, there is a method to doing it. It requires a bit more work and isn't an "instant hit", but it does allow for a separate, off-hand (but still strong) card effect to play out as a transition, and the finale leaves you clean.

If you're interested in hearing more, PM me.

by **twosadcebus** » Feb 20th, '06, 01:28

that looks a lot like eight cards,,, am i right?

this may mean your card handling is sketchy

by **rcarlsen** » Feb 20th, '06, 08:41

No there are only 4 cards. They just change faces. That's the hard part of the trick, making them change. You have to be a good art artist to perform this trick....

by **Sebigboss** » Feb 21st, '06, 20:07

rcarlsen wrote:No there are only 4 cards. They just change faces. That's the hard part of the trick, making them change. You have to be a good art artist to perform this trick....

What? Really? I almost has bet my life, that these are 8 cards! :shock:

To your performance, it is very nice done, I liked it alot, even if I don't know, how to perform the trick, I can tell, that you can do the sleight (if their is one :S) very smooth.

And btw: it isn't To Zanarkand... because I'm playing To Zanarkand at the piano at the moment

I think its Suteki Da Ne

by **twosadcebus** » Feb 22nd, '06, 06:42

anyone wanna school me on the slight? :lol:

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