Yes, I can see the thoughts in your head: C'mon Jim, this came out a little over 7 hours ago. How genuine can this review be? I am giving you what I have known and what I have seen in this Factory Sealed release. I am giving you exactly what I saw and learned here. I am giving you the indisputable facts surrounding this release.
The obvious question is this: how do you know how this will play in the real world? Well unless you think every single person in the DVD/Download was a paid actor or part of some giant conspiracy theory you are seeing the real world reactions first hand. This will be fully road tested and I guarantee you that this is something I will perform until they put me in the ground.
Factory Sealed By Nick Verna (Produced by Ellusionist)
FACTORY SEALED Page
EFFECT
A visual feast of an absorption/infusion effect where the coin is really borrowed (even really handed to the performer by the spectator) pressed against the walls of an UNOPENED bottle (physically contacting it) before it is seen to SLOWLY, VISUALLY, and OPENLY MELT through the solid material, through the liquid, and right into the crystal clear, full Bottle of Factory Sealed water, at the very point of impact... right at your fingertips, trapping the coin inside...all while the bottle (clear container, clear liquid, no label) need not even be moved.
It can even be done while the spectator holds the bottle with no leaks whatsoever.....And amongst all things end spanking CLEAN!
This is Nick Verna's Genius Effect...streamlined by Ellusionist for complete workability to be able to easily perform just about anywhere/anytime.
METHOD
Several clever methods involving the 'real work.'
The Inner Workings are nothing less than the work of a Pure Genius.
So many incredible Ins & Outs carefully explained that allow this illusion to work effectively time and again.
Just Brilliant! I can clearly see now why this piece of magic sits on miraculous status.
Amazing Subtleties and superb Handlings that will knock you right out.
Killer Principles incorporated to absolute perfection.
Sweet Enhancements with some special touches that give it that little extra something to deliver a truly convincing spectacle.
Alternate Variations and killer ideas. Perform it with the bottle at 90 degrees, 45 degrees, even Zero degrees for an entire crowd. You'll see the tons of Routine possibilities and different directions you can go with this baby.
A mountain full of Presentation and Performance tips along with a chapter on EffectiveTechnique Tips to 'fine tune' your executions. Plus, many other additional Helpful Hints to aid you on your journey.
If you THINK you know, you don't know.
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Here are some other cool FAQ's ...
Can you borrow the coin - Yes you can use all kinds of coins. Very versatile. The thicker the coin, the more intriguing.
You will see performances where spectators GIVE the performer the coin. (Actually give their coin...ie. nickel)
Can you borrow the Bottle - Yes, the bottle can be borrowed from a fridge or vending machine even and you'll be ready to go in seconds. No need to do any home prep work. It is not taught how to do this but once you have the groundwork down it will probably take you about 3 seconds to figure out how to do this yourself.
Is it necessary for the coin to be marked or initialed? - No. The point of this effect is the beauty of the visual penetration.
Can this be performed point blank right in front of your spectator's eyes? - Yes.
Can the bottle be displayed surrounded? - Yes
Can the melting effect be performed surrounded? - Yes.
Can the penetration take place in the dead center of the bottle when performing it surrounded? - Yes.
Is the factory sealed container clear? - Yes, completely.
Can the label be removed? - Yes.
Do the spectators actually SEE the penetration occur? - Yes, the slower the miracle is performed, the better.
Can the spectators grab/snatch the bottle immediately after the penetration occurs? Yes
Can the spectators hold the bottle as the penetration occurs? - Yes, it is demonstrated and recommended to generate a truly astonishing experience for your audience.
Factory Sealed - A snap, crackle, pop each and every time, anyplace, anywhere, anytime, all the time.
Is everything immediately examinable after the miracle occurs? - Yes. Completely.
Are gimmicks necessary? - NO! The effect in relation to its practicality is in perfect equilibrium. An absolute dream effect.
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Can be performed IMPROMPTU, right on the spot with just a few seconds of getting into frame...That's it!...SECONDS and you will be ready to go. You can also easily go down the street, to a bar or pub (or even party) and wow a completely different crowd without having anything on you.
The effect is SO VISUAL and CONVINCING you won't even need to carry any permanent markers on you to have the coin marked/signed for identification. For those who really want to venture out that route, with some built in routine work, you can easily apply any desired worker's variations such as: Signed Coin, Big Coin, Wet Coin, presentations. Even Nick's Signature Souvenir Ending...No problem. Any worker interested in investing the extra effort has the luxury to do so. The groundwork taught is so strong, you will see for yourself.
Cost - Very generously priced. An effect as strong as this AND as practical is well worth the asking price. Could have easily been sold for more. Very good price and so well worth every penny.
Difficulty Level - Amazingly easy to execute. With presentation ideas, it actually is fun. Nothing uncomfortable to arrive at A+ performances that you can pretty much do On-the-Spot. This is one of the few routines that is actually fun to practice and work on out there today.
Teaching - Excellent. Magic lessons galore. E's classic razor sharp instructions, taught professionally. The cream of the crop material is broken down and the basics are taught step-by-step with detail. Clear and concise which makes this miracle easy to learn and add to your own repertoire.
Live Performances- Yes, Plenty of them with strong reactions. Even a special chapter with EXTRA performances. The live performances are stunning to say the least. The GENUINE reactions you can see in the faces of these spectators speaks volumes about the impact of this effect.
Production - Superb Production on High Quality DVD with multi camera angles and excellent audio.
DVD/Download Set Up- Excellent. When you are all finished watching the entire DVD/Download and done absorbing all the terrific material it contains, you'll find it easy to navigate back to your favorite selected areas of interest with absolute ease. The layout is top notch.
Overall Rating - This is a clear 10 with FIVE STARS in front of it. Or should I say 9.9 just to reserve for 'real magic,' if anyone ever can prove they really have such powers. For me, this is as close as it gets.
Audience reactions are EVERYTHING! Factory Sealed has it...hands down!
Nothing like the Genuine Article!
Just look at Nick V. himself perform at the beginning of the trailer.
And, that's just ONE way to express this mesmerizing, magic universe rocking, made history of an effect.
Practice and you too can hit these celestial levels that have been proven time and time again to without a doubt win the crowd over.
Factory Sealed - Two thumbs UP!
Congratulations Nick on a stellar release and graciously offering this rare treat to all of us. Anyone who has been around you and seen this performed or met you in person knows for a fact that your very heart and soul was poured into this breadth of work we now have to learn for ourselves. Folks please treat this with the utmost respect and honor by striving to achieve the bar shattering standards to which this has been designed.
--Jim
The obvious question is this: how do you know how this will play in the real world? Well unless you think every single person in the DVD/Download was a paid actor or part of some giant conspiracy theory you are seeing the real world reactions first hand. This will be fully road tested and I guarantee you that this is something I will perform until they put me in the ground.
Factory Sealed By Nick Verna (Produced by Ellusionist)
FACTORY SEALED Page
EFFECT
A visual feast of an absorption/infusion effect where the coin is really borrowed (even really handed to the performer by the spectator) pressed against the walls of an UNOPENED bottle (physically contacting it) before it is seen to SLOWLY, VISUALLY, and OPENLY MELT through the solid material, through the liquid, and right into the crystal clear, full Bottle of Factory Sealed water, at the very point of impact... right at your fingertips, trapping the coin inside...all while the bottle (clear container, clear liquid, no label) need not even be moved.
It can even be done while the spectator holds the bottle with no leaks whatsoever.....And amongst all things end spanking CLEAN!
This is Nick Verna's Genius Effect...streamlined by Ellusionist for complete workability to be able to easily perform just about anywhere/anytime.
METHOD
Several clever methods involving the 'real work.'
The Inner Workings are nothing less than the work of a Pure Genius.
So many incredible Ins & Outs carefully explained that allow this illusion to work effectively time and again.
Just Brilliant! I can clearly see now why this piece of magic sits on miraculous status.
Amazing Subtleties and superb Handlings that will knock you right out.
Killer Principles incorporated to absolute perfection.
Sweet Enhancements with some special touches that give it that little extra something to deliver a truly convincing spectacle.
Alternate Variations and killer ideas. Perform it with the bottle at 90 degrees, 45 degrees, even Zero degrees for an entire crowd. You'll see the tons of Routine possibilities and different directions you can go with this baby.
A mountain full of Presentation and Performance tips along with a chapter on EffectiveTechnique Tips to 'fine tune' your executions. Plus, many other additional Helpful Hints to aid you on your journey.
If you THINK you know, you don't know.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here are some other cool FAQ's ...
Can you borrow the coin - Yes you can use all kinds of coins. Very versatile. The thicker the coin, the more intriguing.
You will see performances where spectators GIVE the performer the coin. (Actually give their coin...ie. nickel)
Can you borrow the Bottle - Yes, the bottle can be borrowed from a fridge or vending machine even and you'll be ready to go in seconds. No need to do any home prep work. It is not taught how to do this but once you have the groundwork down it will probably take you about 3 seconds to figure out how to do this yourself.
Is it necessary for the coin to be marked or initialed? - No. The point of this effect is the beauty of the visual penetration.
Can this be performed point blank right in front of your spectator's eyes? - Yes.
Can the bottle be displayed surrounded? - Yes
Can the melting effect be performed surrounded? - Yes.
Can the penetration take place in the dead center of the bottle when performing it surrounded? - Yes.
Is the factory sealed container clear? - Yes, completely.
Can the label be removed? - Yes.
Do the spectators actually SEE the penetration occur? - Yes, the slower the miracle is performed, the better.
Can the spectators grab/snatch the bottle immediately after the penetration occurs? Yes
Can the spectators hold the bottle as the penetration occurs? - Yes, it is demonstrated and recommended to generate a truly astonishing experience for your audience.
Factory Sealed - A snap, crackle, pop each and every time, anyplace, anywhere, anytime, all the time.
Is everything immediately examinable after the miracle occurs? - Yes. Completely.
Are gimmicks necessary? - NO! The effect in relation to its practicality is in perfect equilibrium. An absolute dream effect.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Can be performed IMPROMPTU, right on the spot with just a few seconds of getting into frame...That's it!...SECONDS and you will be ready to go. You can also easily go down the street, to a bar or pub (or even party) and wow a completely different crowd without having anything on you.
The effect is SO VISUAL and CONVINCING you won't even need to carry any permanent markers on you to have the coin marked/signed for identification. For those who really want to venture out that route, with some built in routine work, you can easily apply any desired worker's variations such as: Signed Coin, Big Coin, Wet Coin, presentations. Even Nick's Signature Souvenir Ending...No problem. Any worker interested in investing the extra effort has the luxury to do so. The groundwork taught is so strong, you will see for yourself.
Cost - Very generously priced. An effect as strong as this AND as practical is well worth the asking price. Could have easily been sold for more. Very good price and so well worth every penny.
Difficulty Level - Amazingly easy to execute. With presentation ideas, it actually is fun. Nothing uncomfortable to arrive at A+ performances that you can pretty much do On-the-Spot. This is one of the few routines that is actually fun to practice and work on out there today.
Teaching - Excellent. Magic lessons galore. E's classic razor sharp instructions, taught professionally. The cream of the crop material is broken down and the basics are taught step-by-step with detail. Clear and concise which makes this miracle easy to learn and add to your own repertoire.
Live Performances- Yes, Plenty of them with strong reactions. Even a special chapter with EXTRA performances. The live performances are stunning to say the least. The GENUINE reactions you can see in the faces of these spectators speaks volumes about the impact of this effect.
Production - Superb Production on High Quality DVD with multi camera angles and excellent audio.
DVD/Download Set Up- Excellent. When you are all finished watching the entire DVD/Download and done absorbing all the terrific material it contains, you'll find it easy to navigate back to your favorite selected areas of interest with absolute ease. The layout is top notch.
Overall Rating - This is a clear 10 with FIVE STARS in front of it. Or should I say 9.9 just to reserve for 'real magic,' if anyone ever can prove they really have such powers. For me, this is as close as it gets.
Audience reactions are EVERYTHING! Factory Sealed has it...hands down!
Nothing like the Genuine Article!
Just look at Nick V. himself perform at the beginning of the trailer.
And, that's just ONE way to express this mesmerizing, magic universe rocking, made history of an effect.
Practice and you too can hit these celestial levels that have been proven time and time again to without a doubt win the crowd over.
Factory Sealed - Two thumbs UP!
Congratulations Nick on a stellar release and graciously offering this rare treat to all of us. Anyone who has been around you and seen this performed or met you in person knows for a fact that your very heart and soul was poured into this breadth of work we now have to learn for ourselves. Folks please treat this with the utmost respect and honor by striving to achieve the bar shattering standards to which this has been designed.
--Jim