Future Zone + Industrial Revelation by Jamie Grant

Pete Pridanonda · Dec 17, 2011

Here are two of my new favorite effects that I've learned. I performed them at school this week and everyone loved them, especially the first one. Would like to hear some advice or feedback regarding my performance. Constructive criticism are greatly appreciated

Please read the description on the video as well, thank you very much everyone. Credit goes to Mark Mason for the first effect, thank you so much for creating such a wonderful prediction effect, this is what real magic should look like, free choice of where to stop and completely unbelievable. Also, huge thanks to Jamie D. Grant for creating the industrial Revelation, this is such a memorable effect that will sure to leave people speechless. Happy Holidays.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckjHfyWWezo&list=UU-No0CI9KGozT0HVlEedh7A&index=1&feature=plcp

Pete Pridanonda · Dec 19, 2011

Any advice anyone?

Pete Pridanonda · Dec 19, 2011

if anyone give me some advice I would greatly appreciate it. Lyle Borders what do you think of this video, is it good enough for media submission? I'll also be posting another voodoo doll video sometime soon though it'll be far away from the camera since I wanted to catch everyone's reactions and it'll also be a little loud since it's STREET magic.

Jacob L · Dec 20, 2011

I wouldn't dump a block of steel into an old lady's hands like that haha. Maybe have them cup two hands next time and be a little more gentle when it's coming out?

The first effect was nice, and I liked the question before hand to set it up. However, one thing that irks me is when a magician has to make it so apparent the deck "is a normal deck or cards" or "all the cards are different/mixed up." If you pull out a deck of cards, especially bikes, the audience has no IDEA you could have a stack or a gimmicked deck. Don't run if you're not being chased. Instead, say it without saying it. Just spread the cards face up on the table casually and say "now you're going to choose a card here, but here's how you will do it...." That way, you justify showing the deck is indeed "normal" and "mixed up" without shoving it in their faces so to speak. That make sense?

IR was...alright in my opinion. 1. You should've already had the other prop (coin) with out instead of leaving to get it. 2. I feel like by asking them how they think it's done and letting them feel the box before the reveal dampens the climax. Don't let them fish for a method. Telling them "well all the cards could have slits" is fine, since that would make sense as to why the coin can pass through. For the ending, just say "hold out your hands, I'm going to dump the cards there so you can look at them" or something along those lines, and then proceed to mind f*** them by revealing a solid block of steel.

Not trying to bash, just giving some constructive criticism like you asked for. Overall it was a pretty good performance and they seemed to enjoy it, so good job!

Jacob

Pete Pridanonda · Dec 22, 2011

Thank you Jacob!

Jacob L · Dec 22, 2011

No problem! Hope it helped you out!

Justin.Morris · Dec 22, 2011

Fantastic advice Jacob.

To run out the thinking on the advice about IR: Definitely don't lead them into thinking about methods. The effect naturally does that (and perhaps all effects do). If they are for some reason not thinking about method, and are totally amazed that you could put a knife through a deck of cards, just think what they are going to think when they see that it was actually solid steel. So either way, the effect is quite impressive.

Pete Pridanonda · Dec 22, 2011

The reason I told them how the effect might be done is because before the effect began I asked them whether or not they have ever seen an illusion before. The purpose of me providing these explanations for them is because I want them to realize in their mind how their eyes can be decieve of what's really isn't there. Justin and Jacob, would you mind sharing other presentation that does not require me to tell them how this effect might be done? The presentation that I have right now still makes the audience surprise in the end because no one ever expects a block of steel. Thanks.

Jacob L · Dec 23, 2011

Well of course no one expects a block of steel since you just pushed something through it all the way. Watch David Penn perform it on Wizard Product review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJOffihSXvE starts at 25:45

What I'm saying is don't let them guess it's a block of steel before the reveal. Sure it's impossible because they just saw a quarter go through all the cards, but laymen will still be like "if that "something something something" I'm gonna freak!" which is nice because you know the reaction you'll get, but I'd rather be like "isn't that amazing!" and they're just like "I mean I guess? Don't all the cards have slits?" and then you fry them.

You can present it as an illusion type thing, but I think the best way to go about it is to be simple and direct, in my opinion it's more of an opener because it doesn't take that long and shouldn't because it's so straightforward.