My New Vodoo Zone\Barmuda Triangle
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My New Vodoo Zone\Barmuda Triangle
by MiniMindFreak » Apr 12th, '06, 16:15
So here is my Performance of Vodoo zone
hope you like it
I added music and I didn't do my Hair so that I apologize to that guy (If I hurted him Really sorry)
I hope to get your tips
and thats all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJRinNoAI40
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by Demitri » Apr 12th, '06, 17:22
Not bad, but you need some work on your handling.
1 - Why do you feel it necessary to drop the 10 out of frame to fold the king? It's just nitpicking on my part, but you could have left it in front of you without worries.
2 - Work on the "load". Think about it from the spectator's point of view. If all you are doing is sliding a folded card inside another folded card, you shouldn't take more than 1 or 2 seconds - and you shouldn't need to fidget with them to get it in there. This entire sequence is unnatural and detracts from the rest of the effect. It's obvious something is happening here, and while they may not pick up on exactly what - you don't want to have these kinds of moments in there.
3 - Just a personal thing here - but I wouldn't move from side to side as you're explaining what you're doing. One of the beautiful things about this effect is that it can be set and performed right under their noses. If your handling is smooth they can burn your hands and still not see anything. Try working on keeping yourself in one position, and practice covering your angles with your fingers - not body repositioning.
4 - The first "warp" was done well - but on the second one you push the card back through while your hand is covering the other half of the card. The change isn't seen until after it has already been made. Each change should be visible, nothing hidden or covered.
The last thing is try thinking up some patter to explain what you're doing. You can do pretty much anything with it - but unless there's a point to it, it loses a bit of power, in my opinion. For instance - the finish doesn't really sell the effect. For this effect to finish strong, the tear has to serve a purpose. In the original effect, the patter gives purpose to tearing the cards (beyond the purpose of cleaning yourself up).
Nice work - just keep practicing the set-up and you're on your way.
1 - Why do you feel it necessary to drop the 10 out of frame to fold the king? It's just nitpicking on my part, but you could have left it in front of you without worries.
2 - Work on the "load". Think about it from the spectator's point of view. If all you are doing is sliding a folded card inside another folded card, you shouldn't take more than 1 or 2 seconds - and you shouldn't need to fidget with them to get it in there. This entire sequence is unnatural and detracts from the rest of the effect. It's obvious something is happening here, and while they may not pick up on exactly what - you don't want to have these kinds of moments in there.
3 - Just a personal thing here - but I wouldn't move from side to side as you're explaining what you're doing. One of the beautiful things about this effect is that it can be set and performed right under their noses. If your handling is smooth they can burn your hands and still not see anything. Try working on keeping yourself in one position, and practice covering your angles with your fingers - not body repositioning.
4 - The first "warp" was done well - but on the second one you push the card back through while your hand is covering the other half of the card. The change isn't seen until after it has already been made. Each change should be visible, nothing hidden or covered.
The last thing is try thinking up some patter to explain what you're doing. You can do pretty much anything with it - but unless there's a point to it, it loses a bit of power, in my opinion. For instance - the finish doesn't really sell the effect. For this effect to finish strong, the tear has to serve a purpose. In the original effect, the patter gives purpose to tearing the cards (beyond the purpose of cleaning yourself up).
Nice work - just keep practicing the set-up and you're on your way.
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by Demitri » Apr 12th, '06, 18:44
I wouldn't take it down. The only time I would ever say yes to taking a video down, is if your handling exposes the method of the trick. You haven't done so. Keep it up. Others may have other tips and suggestions. Listening and then going back and watching it will only help you refine your handling.
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