1: I thought you did a good job. I know how hard the book is and anyone else that does should be able to give you your due props for it. Good job!
2: People... remember that some people practice magic for various reasons. Practicing so that you can give a performance is one thing, but practicing sleights because they pose a challenge, an adventure, is another thing. You could argue the same thing for the Clipshift. You could also use a side steal, etc...
So arguing that there are "easier" "better" or "more natural" controls, only applies if that is what the original poster was intending to practice. His post is about "Proteus," so give him feedback on his PROTEUS technique. I am probably assuming that the majority of you who are saying he should be using a different technique, can ONLY do those techniques, so you don't really have a valid opinion as to wether or not the bow to stern etc... techniques can actually be utilized. Liquidsn (a member on these forums and has a lot of By Forces Unseen videos on youtube) can perform these for laymen. But again, maybe he is not doing it because he thinks it is the BEST way to get the effect done for laymen, but maybe because he wants to challenge himself, compare reactions, research best situations, come up with the method that works best for HIM, etc...
People need to stop telling other people they should use different methods, acting like they are the know-all of magic. You can offer some simple advice like,
"that was really well-executed. now, if you were to perform for a layman, do you think that is a control/method that can be used effectively? I only really use a side steal, or cherry control. What do you think?"
That would have at least been a productive message.
If he is aiming for a style of magic compared to the Buck twin's, then he has succeeded. He has succeeded because, in a fluid and convenient way, he has nonchalantly shown the card - all the while moving it as least as possible.
