Sandwich effect.

[Vior]

Hello guys, I need some advice on certain sandwich effects.

Well, i've recently stumbled upon G.A.F.T. by syd segal. I feel that it is pretty cool and visual. Also, I am planning to get one sandwich effect. Comparing this to subway by DnD, which will you prefer?

Also, I don't mind gaffs and I am looking for practicality. In addition, my skill level is about probably between a novice and intermediate perhaps? Lastly, if possible please list the pro's and con's of each effect and any other effect recommendations will be appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[blue shirt]

Subway is short and sweet. G.A.F.T. is not as quick, but seems WAY more impossible to the spectator if performed perfectly.

My personal favorite sandwich is Chaser by Kev Ho (available in his book Smooth Operations), but you need some REALLY good patter to pull it off - otherwise, the spectator won't be much impressed. It'll still work without words, but it'll have to be very obvious about what you're doing.

 

[praetoritevong]

A post I made from a while back:

"Dirty Stinkin' Ape in the Middle, from Tyler Wilson's book Dominatricks. Pros - Clever, very clean, natural misdirection only one fairly easy move needed. Cons - Provided patter can be a little corny/inadequate imo. Generally my workhorse, the one I perform most.

A Simple Sandwich, from Aaron Fisher's book The Paper Engine. Pros - Uses only one sleight, simple construction, solid and tight routine in every action, invisible. Cons - That one move is fairly hard. Doesn't appear as visual/impossible as the other two imo. I perform this less but it's very solid. With Gravity Half-Pass down it's also invisible, no-one can tell something happened.

Half-Vanish, from Daniel Madison's Dangerous Vol. I - Mystique. Pros - Creative routine, moat visual of the three, incorporates a nice vanish. Cons - Most complicated of the three to perform, harder to get perfect and it'll be obvious if it's not perfect. I'm still practicing it but it'd be more suitable for energetic small groups if you've got them on side.

Another one on the same DVD is Catch - I don't like it and don't use it, I don't like the flourishy style combined with magic, and even the DVD performance is hesitant and sus imo.

I like all three for different reasons and perform them in different situations. Hope this gives you a few more leads.."