1-on-1 // 5-Speed by Chris Kenner

Teddy94 · Jul 29, 2008

This is my review for Theory11's 5-Speed, taught by Chris Kenner.

This is one of the best 1 on 1's ever. Chris teaches it perfectly, and the patter is charming. The secret is simple, it does not involve any really new sleights, and within minutes of watching you should have the whole thing down. I think it's worth a lot more than it sells for.

Effect: 8.5/10

Method: 7.5/10

Difficulty: 5/10

Reactions: 8/10

Overall, I give it an 8.5 out of 10. If you don't own this yet, you should buy it soon.

maxrob22 · Jul 29, 2008

Good review, short and sweet. I just ordered Totally out of control and should be getting it by the end of the week. This is one im looking forward to learning.
Robbie

Sean_Raf · Jul 29, 2008

Be forewarned o ye who readeth the words inscribed 'pon the pages of TOOC, for the routine in question differ from that shown in the 1-on-1eth area.

Not that much though and it doesn't take too much thinking to work it so it ends up as the selection rather than the Joker.

- Sean

ElisG · Jul 29, 2008

Sean_Raf said:
Be forewarned o ye who readeth the words inscribed 'pon the pages of TOOC, for the routine in question differ from that shown in the 1-on-1eth area.

Not that much though and it doesn't take too much thinking to work it so it ends up as the selection rather than the Joker.

- Sean

It's pretty easy to work it out though.

blue shirt · Jul 30, 2008

I really like this trick, except I wanted it to be impromptu so I tweaked a few pieces here and there and eventually found an ending by David Stone that left me squeaky clean.

Eddie · Jul 30, 2008

Honestly, TOOC was a dissappointment to me. (I don't do coin magic yet so I'm mostly talking about the card stuff)

Twozwozer · Jul 30, 2008

Eddie said:
Honestly, TOOC was a dissappointment to me. (I don't do coin magic yet so I'm mostly talking about the card stuff)

Why might that be kind sir?

Cheers, Tom

maxrob22 · Jul 30, 2008

Thanks Sean for the warning but I think I'll be able to figure it out. As for the person who said they were disapointed, why is that. I should have the book by friday, and I am pumped.
Robbie

Teddy94 · Jul 30, 2008

Wow, I'm glad 2 out of 7 people decided to stay on topic.

Twozwozer · Jul 31, 2008

Teddy94 said:
Wow, I'm glad 2 out of 7 people decided to stay on topic.

We are on topic. We're talking about Totally Out Of Control, the book which features 5Speed.

And as for 5Speed. I think it is an Awesome effect. Although it isn't completely impromptu ( someone hands you a deck and says do a trick)

Although it is possible to make this impromptu with a help from 2 extra sleights, and there is a slight clean up.

Crimp
Gambler's Cop

Cheers, Tom

Eddie · Jul 31, 2008

Twozwozer said:
Why might that be kind sir?

Cheers, Tom

There are better effects out there. The card effects in it were either too lame(for me; did not fit my style) nor did it interest me to keep it in my to perform list. I did do a variation of 5speed when I started with magic, but that's old news now.