Well i have been doing close up magic for some time but i still have some trouble holding the double lift on some of my tricks.I was wondering if anyone has some tips on holding a double lift.
Holding a double lift.
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what i do is get a break under the to two cards and then as i pick the cards up i scrape the cards against the deck as i turn it over. if done correctly then it should look like you turned over the card like a book. it should look natural.
Here's the thing. The double lift is probably one of the most overlooked but most used moves in magic. There are so many subtleties to the move. Here's a great DVD on the vitals of this move:
Double Take DVD
Mitchell
Double Take DVD
Mitchell
Calling him a nublet is going to help him?
I also recomend Double Take by Greg Wilson.
The secret to the whole thing is to turn over the card(s) like you would turn over 1 card. Video tape yourself turning over 1 card then 2 then adjust from there.
Robbie
I also recomend Double Take by Greg Wilson.
The secret to the whole thing is to turn over the card(s) like you would turn over 1 card. Video tape yourself turning over 1 card then 2 then adjust from there.
Robbie
You've got to be kidding me. A 30$ DVD on mastering a double lift.
What has magic come to these days!?
How about just trying the beginning of the Jones Change? It's flashy and people will never believe you could be holding 2 cards while spinning them. Go to the media section for the Jones Change tutorial ... for FREE. Just learn the beginning and you'll be set.
On a side note ... does anyone know where to learn the double lift Wayne does on the Distortion DVD?
On a side note ... does anyone know where to learn the double lift Wayne does on the Distortion DVD?
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Well I do the Ginastaire double so I'm not sure how to answer that question. Just do the beginning of the Jones Change, as stated above, and you'll be good to go. I also prefer the Spin Doctor Double.
Just keep practicing. Work on a standard double, then a push off double. Keep doing it a million or two times and eventually it'll look good. When I first started doing DLs I did it over and over while I watched TV or just sat araound BSing with people.
Just keep doing it
a double lift should come naturally after a while
it should be a move you don't pay attention to
or if you do everyone else will too
a double lift should come naturally after a while
it should be a move you don't pay attention to
or if you do everyone else will too