The Richard Sanders Show, vol. 3
The Richard Sanders Show, vol. 3
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The final volume of the Richard Sanders Show contains effects that, in the right hands, will become reputation makers. You’re going to require a couple extra things, but again, nothing too extensive. A couple things require setup, but it’s either a one-time setup that will last you a long time, or a setup that’s well worth it.
Shaken - This reminds me a lot of Named from the first volume. Actually, I guess it’s pretty much the same trick, just a slightly different handling and a way different presentation. I like Named, so I like Shaken. However, if I had to choose between the two, I’d go with Named. Performing magic with a spectator’s signature/name makes it a much more powerful experience for them.
Card in Ear - You’ll look a bit silly doing this, but most performers can pull it off. It’s a really neat two card revelation, with a surprise ending. The sleights required are easy, and the trick hits hard. I used to have a lot of fun performing this, but then kind of forgot about it. I’m going to start working this back in to my repertoire.
Discovered - This is a reputation maker that’s completely self-working. It looks so impossible, your audiences will be floored. Although Richard provides ways to make a gimmick and use more complicated methodology for this, I use the easy way he describes and get great reactions.
Trick Photography - I don’t think this will fool any magicians, but it’s pretty cool for laymen. A selected card appears in your hand inside a photograph. One thing that I would suggest for someone who wants to perform this regularly is to make a lot of the cards, have your contact information on it, and give it away at the end of the trick. Not really my style, but I think others will get a lot of use out of it.
The Audio Vanish - This is a neat method of gimmicking your card case to allow you to vanish any small object. The best part? You can hear the object rattling around inside up until the moment the spectator tells you to vanish it. I played with this before, but never really performed it for an audience. I personally don’t like what needs to be done to the case, so it’s not something that I’d want to permanently have set up. But if it’s something you can deal with, it takes a minute to make the gimmick, and then you’re set to use the vanish anytime, anywhere. Definitely worth a look.
Stickmen 4 - This is a nice little packet trick. You’re going to require some gimmicked cards, but you make them yourself. I think five minutes to make the gimmicked cards, and you’re ready to perform it until the cards wear out. I’ve never made the gimmicks and actually performed this, but it seems as though it would go over well.
Sugarless Bill - Another reputation maker. A bill is vanished and reappears inside a sealed pack of gum. Combine this with the Bill Anywhere principle from vol. 2, perhaps an “accidentally” torn corner for another convincer, and you’ve got a miracle.
Castle Purse - This is great. The moves flew right by me when I first watched the performance, and they’ll fly right past any audience. A signed card appears inside a coin purse that has been in full view the entire time. Excellent for use a closer to your card routine.
Final Thoughts: As you no doubt can see, I’m a big fan of the Richard Sanders Show. There’s something in here for everyone. Everything looks great to your audience, and at the same time isn’t technically demanding. And I really like that. I’m not a big fan of knuckle busting sleights. So when you’ve got something that looks completely impossible and kills a lay audience, and yet is ungimmicked and doesn’t require complicated sleights, I’m probably going to be a fan. The Richard Sanders Show is packed with effects like that, perfect for informal walk-around or more formal close-up shows. Highly recommended.
Andster