Peanut Butter Jelly change

TobinJohnson · Mar 14, 2011

Need some help, constructive criticism is widely accepted.

Thanks,
TJ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhJJOX9TaeA

magicmaster · Mar 14, 2011

Where to begin . . . you flashed majorly twice and your card handling is awkward. You might want to take this video down because you clearly show how you do this change, even though I know you didn't want to.

TobinJohnson · Mar 14, 2011

Okay, thanks. It needs a lot of work, and I truly appreciate you trying to help me.

magicmaster · Mar 14, 2011

TobinJohnson said:
Okay, thanks. It needs a lot of work, and I truly appreciate you trying to help me.

No problem, dude! It's an interesting idea, just try to flesh it out a little more and make it look more natural.

TobinJohnson · Mar 14, 2011

I took what you said to heart, and this might be a little better, my patter is slightly off though.

TJ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr80ilrzLAU

zatch · Mar 14, 2011

I would suggest trying a different control from that angle... a classic control is pretty obvious, maybe not to every lay person, but I know some would catch it. As for the change, Some of the jack was able to be seen behind the 4... so definitely clean up the change. Make more smooth and beautiful if you can. Practice until you can't get it wrong.

TobinJohnson · Mar 14, 2011

I will try a different control, but I usually use misdirection to perform my pass, and I didn't notice the Jack.

Thanks again,
TJ

magicmaster · Mar 14, 2011

That was better, and I got a better idea of what the change was supposed to look like. Keep practicing, bro. It truly makes a difference! By the way, you kinda inspired me to come up with a different version of this change.

TobinJohnson · Mar 15, 2011

All the better, I was wondering if anyone knew any good bottom controls? Just thinking bout stuff....

magicmaster · Mar 15, 2011

There's always the classic cull, which I use a LOT. Kostya Kimlat has an excellent DVD called The Roadrunner Cull, where he tells you how to get the fastest cull possible and make it completely invisible as well. I created one called Shift which you can learn here: http://www.vimeo.com/11580783. But if you're looking for classics, learn the cull.

TobinJohnson · Mar 15, 2011

Shift is great, and i especially like the fact that it can be done face up.

magicmaster · Mar 15, 2011

Glad you like it! Feel free to use it. Here's that DVD I was talking about. http://www.kostyamagic.com/products/roadrunner-cull-volume1.php

TobinJohnson · Mar 15, 2011

Here's my next version, a little better on the change, but could you give me some pointers on the control?

Thanks,
TJ

P.S. Do not watch with sound, I did not speak, and you can here other people in the background.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkWU_pamCIw

magicmaster · Mar 16, 2011

For the control, don't push the bottom packet back until the moment you're about to swivel the card into into the deck. Watch how I do it in the video. I use the whole front of the card to block the front of the deck for the second or two it takes to push the bottom packet back. It seems difficult, but trust me, keep practicing it and it will become a piece of cake. Not literally, though . . . although cake is really good.

TobinJohnson · Mar 16, 2011

I sure hope it doesn't become cake, although that would be a good trick.

magicmaster · Mar 16, 2011

That would be awesome! You could end the card trick with "To be honest, this trick was a piece of cake." Then everyone can enjoy cake!