Favorite Gimmick?

[Derek Humberson]

I am usually not big on gimmicks as I like to be able to be impromptu and clean... until I came across Whiplash by Josh Janousky a short time ago. I ordered and fell in love. It is something that I could add to any of my routines and use daily. It's added several packet tricks to my walk around routine. The gimmick is so simple! I cant praise it enough.

What is everyone's thoughts on gimmicks. I know it's to each their own others love em and others hate them based on their styles.

Also if you have used Whiplash, what are your thoughts on it?

 

[obrienmagic]

Never used Whiplash but some of my favorite gimmicks to use are:
-Extreme Burn 2. L&L by Richard Sanders
-Ninja+ by Matthew Garrett
-Zandman Book Test by Josh Zandman
-Switcheroo Deck Holdout ny Michael O'Brien
-Blank Face Gaff Card
-Double Blank Gaff Card
-Invisible Deck

 

[sidesteal]

I love gimmicks although I am not a gimmick heavy magician myself I did purchase "Pyro Perception 2.0 - The FIRE Blister by Brent Walske" in 2003, yes 15 years ago and I STILL have it and now and again I still perform it and it receives generally good reactions.

I cannot think of too many gimmicks that last that long and while it is not a playing card gimmick, its entire purpose is to be used with playing cards so it is relevant to this particular discussion.

If we're talking about pure card gimmicks then I would have to go with Aces In Their Faces by Bob Kohler - It's a great effect with the right presentation.

//SS

 

[Ohanzee]

Very new to magic but so far for me it's Invisible Deck and B'wave those get great reactions from friends and family.

 

[Tricky Fingers]

Some gimmicks that I love

Arthur by Chris Wiehl - A card trick unlike other card tricks
Zandman Books - Amazing Book Tests
Self Tying Shoelace by Jay Noblezada - Super simple, very effective.
Double Cross by Mark Southworth - Quick, easy and impactful