Packet Tricks?

[NJillusionist3]

Hey, guys first post here im kinda new to the forum, and i have only been doing magic since the summer. I know several packet tricks, mostly Roy Walton Effects but thats not really the point. I was curious, if anyone out there uses packet tricks in their routines? If so, how would you introduce a packet trick into a routine, without showing your audience you setting up the packet beforehand? DO you just pull out a packet you have in your pocket, or do you just base your whole routine off packet tricks so it seems to flow more?

 

[MagicShadow9]

69
This n' That (Color Monte)
Reset (many versions)
5 speed (Well the last half is a packet trick)

Those are basically the only ones i use. For 5 speed, the trick automatically flows into the packet. For reset, its impromptu so you can introduce the cards cleanly. For color monte, i take it out of my pocket or i search throught the deck for an ace, a king, and a joker and then start it. For 69, i can't tell you cuz it'll be exposure.

 

[Ben Long]

I do Twistin's from the Classic Magic of Larry Jennings. Also, Syd Segal has some really good ones, so check out his work.

 

[Dima]

There needs to be flow from one trick to the next, therefore I would start with say, A Tribute to Lennart Green (Zenneth Kok) which leaves me with two four of a kinds. Then i could either just do Reset or start with that Lee Asher trick (the one where the packets switch), then do Transpozition and finish with Reset.

Attaining a smooth flow is key for a decent routine.

 

[Tricky Nicky]

I just pull the cards required for the trick right out of the deck I'm using for the rest of the performance. Here are a few I use:

Twins
Dr. Daley's Last Trick
Jumping Gemini
Color Monte

 

[brklynmutt]

I perform the Royal scam which ends clean and should be preset and I take it out straight from my wallet which I have funny interesting patter for.

 

[NJillusionist3]

Dima, Where can i find A tribute to Lennard Green? because it sounds like an interesting trick.

 

[keith1569]

is there a dvd or book that shows lots of packet tricks or a place where i can buy packet tricks individually

thanks

keith

 

[Dom Kabala]

is there a dvd or book that shows lots of packet tricks or a place where i can buy packet tricks individually

thanks

keith

Look for Simon Lovell's "Packet Killer DVD". It supplies all the cards required for all the effects in the DVD...

Merry Christmas!
DomKabala

 

[keith1569]

cool..thanks..any others??

keep em comming..im starting to get quite interested in packet tricks.