First Impressions is really important, and you will really like the PDF format of Luke Dancy's "On the Floor". The title itself caught me by surprise as i'm really into the thinking behind the artists effects and theories. Luke left nothing out.
Sandwich Way Did They Go?: Anyone who knows me know that I am not a card guy. With that being said, This effect kills, why??? I love surprises, and to extend that to your audience is gold. Luke Does that in the particular sandwich which which leaves your audience thinking you're using trick cards. Best of all, this can be done with a borrowed deck and no setup.
A Misleading Situation: My favorite effect in the PDF, this trick has the performer to sharpen a brand new unsharpened pencil with your Bare Hands!!! YOUR BARE HANDS!!! Of course, there are other effect out there, but I love Luke's thinking. There is an alternative method as well. As much as it is magical, the thinking behind this trick is what i like to call "slick as hell".
Pop-Pop-Pop: This demonstration goes to show that Luke is a student of the game as well as a skilled card-worker. You will also notice how Dancy utilizes some classic moves to perform yet more Dancy Mischief. This you gotta see to believe.
Cubed Up: In this particular routine. Luke demonstrates how a large piece of ice incapable of fitting in a tiny straw somehow find its way up a straw and in your mouth. Sounds complicated huh? Well its an impromptu effect that I performed just a few minutes ago at Burger King.
Please Try Again: This one was hard for me. Even I was surprised at the reactions. This is more of a testimony. I performed this effect at our local Double Quick and the guy at the counter jaws literally dropped. Here's why: You uncap a 20 oz. drink of your choice which clearly states "Please Try Again". When the spectator ( the clerk) was shown that I had obviously won nothing. I gave him the bottle and he recapped it himself. I had him to remember the feeling of what its like to win something. Seconds later, he uncaps the bottle....turn over the cap....."Free 20 oz. Drink" is now under the cap. Amazing!!! There is an alternate version also.
Sekul Tuc: If you are a flourisher, then this is a the perfect utility move for you. This goes to show that Luke is well rounded when it comes to magic. If you are reading this beyond this point, you have waisted 2 minutes of your life not purchasing this book. What are you waiting for???
9-1-1: This effect shows a funnyman side of Luke. What happens in this demonstration calls for "emergency cards" and a phone to find the spectators card. This allows you to use your surroundings to help make a magical moment. Perfect for ending a card routine.
Overall Thoughts: On The Floor is more than a bunch of effects. They allow you to adapt them to your surroundings and also allow you to use these ideas for other effects. I was also educated at how some of the most simplistic moves and motions can alter and give meaning to creating an effect. Luke Dancy is so devious with his methods, to the point I kinda hate him for coming up with this before I did.
I would recommend buying this for sure. There's something for all styles. Nuff Said.
-CT-
Sandwich Way Did They Go?: Anyone who knows me know that I am not a card guy. With that being said, This effect kills, why??? I love surprises, and to extend that to your audience is gold. Luke Does that in the particular sandwich which which leaves your audience thinking you're using trick cards. Best of all, this can be done with a borrowed deck and no setup.
A Misleading Situation: My favorite effect in the PDF, this trick has the performer to sharpen a brand new unsharpened pencil with your Bare Hands!!! YOUR BARE HANDS!!! Of course, there are other effect out there, but I love Luke's thinking. There is an alternative method as well. As much as it is magical, the thinking behind this trick is what i like to call "slick as hell".
Pop-Pop-Pop: This demonstration goes to show that Luke is a student of the game as well as a skilled card-worker. You will also notice how Dancy utilizes some classic moves to perform yet more Dancy Mischief. This you gotta see to believe.
Cubed Up: In this particular routine. Luke demonstrates how a large piece of ice incapable of fitting in a tiny straw somehow find its way up a straw and in your mouth. Sounds complicated huh? Well its an impromptu effect that I performed just a few minutes ago at Burger King.
Please Try Again: This one was hard for me. Even I was surprised at the reactions. This is more of a testimony. I performed this effect at our local Double Quick and the guy at the counter jaws literally dropped. Here's why: You uncap a 20 oz. drink of your choice which clearly states "Please Try Again". When the spectator ( the clerk) was shown that I had obviously won nothing. I gave him the bottle and he recapped it himself. I had him to remember the feeling of what its like to win something. Seconds later, he uncaps the bottle....turn over the cap....."Free 20 oz. Drink" is now under the cap. Amazing!!! There is an alternate version also.
Sekul Tuc: If you are a flourisher, then this is a the perfect utility move for you. This goes to show that Luke is well rounded when it comes to magic. If you are reading this beyond this point, you have waisted 2 minutes of your life not purchasing this book. What are you waiting for???
9-1-1: This effect shows a funnyman side of Luke. What happens in this demonstration calls for "emergency cards" and a phone to find the spectators card. This allows you to use your surroundings to help make a magical moment. Perfect for ending a card routine.
Overall Thoughts: On The Floor is more than a bunch of effects. They allow you to adapt them to your surroundings and also allow you to use these ideas for other effects. I was also educated at how some of the most simplistic moves and motions can alter and give meaning to creating an effect. Luke Dancy is so devious with his methods, to the point I kinda hate him for coming up with this before I did.
I would recommend buying this for sure. There's something for all styles. Nuff Said.
-CT-
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