Effect: Twist3 by Michael Paul
Description:
Another ridiculously logical, usable, visual, well routined effect from the guy who actually performs the stuff for real live people… now that’s great magic!
Michael Paul brings you a new twist on twists, and it’s called Twist3.
Twist3 may be the cleanest, most direct, and easy twisting effect on the market!
Available at www.theinvisiblethread.com as a $5 download!
Routine: The performer starts out with a normal pack and fans through the deck up-jogging any four of a kind. You cleanly show the four of a kind.
Phase One: You turn over the top card and then count all four cards displaying all four have turned face down
Phase Two: You count the pack again, displaying the third card has now turned face up. You take that card out and place it to the side.
Phase Three: You count the three remaining cards displaying one card has turned face up. You place that aside with the first card.
Phase Four: You are now left with two cards. You take one card and flip it over displaying one card face up and one card face down. You then square up the two remaining cards and immediately spread the two cards showing the final turnover.
End: You end by dropping the two cards in your hand down to the previously removed cards.
It is important to remember that all four phases happen without any hold outs, half passes, turn over moves, or adjustments. Click here for a performance by Michael Paul himself.
Angles: You are completely clean from all angles with the effect. I don’t mean clean because your hands hide something- I mean clean like someone can sit underneath the cards, or look over your shoulder.
Setup: The setup for this effect will cost you about 4 dollars either at a local magic shop or art supply store. Once setup, you are all set to do this effect.
Method: The method for this effect is pure genius. The only downside is you must be proficient in the Elmsley count. This was a little tough for me, but it became easier as you practiced.
Teaching: Once you download the .zip file and un-archive it you will find two files: a PDF and a video file.
PDF: The PDF is very clear and the graphics are well placed. Michael Paul when writing this added highlighting to the parts he found important. I thought this was a great idea but just under used. Also, while viewing the PDF you will find tiny speech bubbles when clicked on will open a small post-it containing little pieces of information pertaining to further resources. Once again, both of these ideas are very great ideas just underused. The only thing I would suggest for the explanation is adding pictures depicting the situation after you do each count. Also, the Elmsley Count is not detailed here and you are assumed to be able to do it. Whether that is good or bad you can decide. I personally had an initial issue with the first phase but after seeing the video was able to remedy the situation.
Video: The video included with the file is the same video as the performance but subtitles and slow motion was added. The video is not meant to be the source of learning this effect. It is meant as a byproduct to the pdf.
Final Thoughts: This is actually my first twisting effect. I feel very spoiled by learning this first. I practiced a hard week before performing this at all. Michael Paul sent this to me for honest review. Incidentally, I was already considering purchasing this effect. My only principle was that I wanted to perfect this effect and have a few performances before writing my review. I will say some will have an easier time than others, as I was not proficient at the Elmsley Count. Although, I started at a disadvantage I was able to make this effect work for me.
Also, the last phase of this routine is very open for presentational changes. I personally display the two cards (one face up-one face down) and then shake the cards a bit which allows them to see the change occur.
This is my first review of an effect and hopefully, although long, this review was useful and thorough. At 5 dollars you really can’t go wrong. Additionally, if you have any problems Michael Paul will answer your questions personally and promptly
Description:
Another ridiculously logical, usable, visual, well routined effect from the guy who actually performs the stuff for real live people… now that’s great magic!
Michael Paul brings you a new twist on twists, and it’s called Twist3.
Twist3 may be the cleanest, most direct, and easy twisting effect on the market!
Available at www.theinvisiblethread.com as a $5 download!
Routine: The performer starts out with a normal pack and fans through the deck up-jogging any four of a kind. You cleanly show the four of a kind.
Phase One: You turn over the top card and then count all four cards displaying all four have turned face down
Phase Two: You count the pack again, displaying the third card has now turned face up. You take that card out and place it to the side.
Phase Three: You count the three remaining cards displaying one card has turned face up. You place that aside with the first card.
Phase Four: You are now left with two cards. You take one card and flip it over displaying one card face up and one card face down. You then square up the two remaining cards and immediately spread the two cards showing the final turnover.
End: You end by dropping the two cards in your hand down to the previously removed cards.
It is important to remember that all four phases happen without any hold outs, half passes, turn over moves, or adjustments. Click here for a performance by Michael Paul himself.
Angles: You are completely clean from all angles with the effect. I don’t mean clean because your hands hide something- I mean clean like someone can sit underneath the cards, or look over your shoulder.
Setup: The setup for this effect will cost you about 4 dollars either at a local magic shop or art supply store. Once setup, you are all set to do this effect.
Method: The method for this effect is pure genius. The only downside is you must be proficient in the Elmsley count. This was a little tough for me, but it became easier as you practiced.
Teaching: Once you download the .zip file and un-archive it you will find two files: a PDF and a video file.
PDF: The PDF is very clear and the graphics are well placed. Michael Paul when writing this added highlighting to the parts he found important. I thought this was a great idea but just under used. Also, while viewing the PDF you will find tiny speech bubbles when clicked on will open a small post-it containing little pieces of information pertaining to further resources. Once again, both of these ideas are very great ideas just underused. The only thing I would suggest for the explanation is adding pictures depicting the situation after you do each count. Also, the Elmsley Count is not detailed here and you are assumed to be able to do it. Whether that is good or bad you can decide. I personally had an initial issue with the first phase but after seeing the video was able to remedy the situation.
Video: The video included with the file is the same video as the performance but subtitles and slow motion was added. The video is not meant to be the source of learning this effect. It is meant as a byproduct to the pdf.
Final Thoughts: This is actually my first twisting effect. I feel very spoiled by learning this first. I practiced a hard week before performing this at all. Michael Paul sent this to me for honest review. Incidentally, I was already considering purchasing this effect. My only principle was that I wanted to perfect this effect and have a few performances before writing my review. I will say some will have an easier time than others, as I was not proficient at the Elmsley Count. Although, I started at a disadvantage I was able to make this effect work for me.
Also, the last phase of this routine is very open for presentational changes. I personally display the two cards (one face up-one face down) and then shake the cards a bit which allows them to see the change occur.
This is my first review of an effect and hopefully, although long, this review was useful and thorough. At 5 dollars you really can’t go wrong. Additionally, if you have any problems Michael Paul will answer your questions personally and promptly
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