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I'm looking for a good version of the classic Torn & Restored card as this is something laypeople always seem to ask about and it's not something I've taken the time to learn.

I know several magicians seem to scoff at the idea of the T & R card but to laypeople effects like this, when performed well, are mind-bending.

I would appreciate your views and opinions as to your favourite methods for this effect.

Thanks!

I'll stick by my classic answer to this question:

J.C. Wagner's "One Tear at a Time."

Mike.

You should check out Daniel Garcias "Torn". The handling is not very complicated and preparation time takes like 10 seconds (if you're slow...
I really like this version, but of course you have to look out for your angles but it's not that bad. And it really is so visual. The pieces just melt together, it's very beautiful.
But you also should check out the search function, there are already some threads about Torn and Restored card effects.

I tried the search function and only found a review for the T&R project, although that was a good review it's not really what I was looking for.

I just wanted to see what people here liked, and what they didn't and the reasons behind it.

"Torn" by Danny Garcia does look very nice, but his handling can make anthing look good!! Off topic how young does Mr. Garcia look in "Torn"..

Ditto 'Torn'.

Though for some reason I have seen several very bad demonstrations of this. And this is an effect that is awful when performed badly.

I have definitely seen a signed torn and restored somewhere, perhaps it's even one that I own I can't remember.
I'm it sure involves giving a signed piece to the spectator.

Anyone shed any light?

The J.C. Wagner T&R is with a signed card.

You don't hand out the pieces, though.

Mike.

Michael Jay wrote:The J.C. Wagner T&R is with a signed card.

You don't hand out the pieces, though.

Mike.

Cheers Mike. I have his "Commercial Magic of JC Wagner" in the house.
I'll have a second look now that you recommend it.
I've never seen it being performed, and I've always had difficulty visualising myself performing a routine when just reading about it. It's no wonder I pass over so many good effects.

ReinCARDnation by Kris Nevling is worth looking at as well.

Completely impromptu, it can be done with a borrowed deck and with only one card being used throughout, although there are limitations at the end of the effect.

I always love the torn and restored in Mark Wilson's book, a signed card and which they can have to keep at the end if they want. Very simple and very effective.

I know it's not technically torn and restorn, but VDP looks like it could be amazing!!! And it's kind of a variation on torn and restored!

http://www.alakazam.co.uk/acatalog/Hot_List_1.html#a2112

There's a brilliant T&R effect called The Mutilated Card in Annemann's Card Magic book. It uses flash paper and is a great little trick.

There's a cool restored (or, partially restored - there is a piece to fit back in at the end to prove it's the same card) card to impossible location (rolled up in a chapstick tube) on Mark Jenest's "Miracles While You Wait". It's not signed, but you can do it pretty much surrounded and you are seen to rip up the card clearly.

What's more, after the initial set up, reset takes hardly any time at all - after each performance you are left with exactly what you need for the next one.

I strongly advise you to check it out!

There's a version in "Charles Jordan's Best Card Tricks" by Karl Fulves (Dover).

Barry

there's a good version in drawing room deceptions, although it looks very nice it is a little tricky in places.

vdp looks very visual, but I'm not yet sure how clean it is.

If you have enough money, you can try and bribe Chris Kenner or David Copperfield for Torn Asunder!