by Barry Allen » Apr 5th, '22, 12:35
As I said in another post somewhere Mark, it has surprised me over the last few years just how many of 'the younger set' have never seen a Svengali pack, or a Sven routine before. What was once a little present for under the Christmas tree, has no doubt been replaced by the latest iPhone.
As far as TikTok is concerned, I'd never really watched it before - I thought it was just attention-seekers performing short dances for their 15 seconds of fame (as per the TikTok Ads that appear on Youtube). However, no doubt millions of brainwashed automatons across the planet deem it essential entertainment, so each to their own.
That said, it has brought your demonstrations into the public gaze - so that can't be a bad thing.
As we've also mentioned before, for sheer entertainment value, I don't think a Svengali routine can be bettered - it's card magic eye-candy. That said, a well-presented Nudist Deck routine is also up there for pure, visual entertainment.
Just to finally add that your inclusion of a fifth card for 'Now You See It' (as per the new clip) is a superb addition to a classic effect.
Your Annotated RRTCM really should be in every Magician's library who has an interest in the very best that Card Magic has to offer.