Warp One Review
Warp One by David Ren Jenkins
Price: $24.95
Available from: hanklee.org
I knew from the moment I saw the trailer for Warp One that I would have to buy it. Like most people, I’m familiar with Card Warp, and like most people familiar with Card Warp, I had a pretty good idea of what was going on. To be perfectly honest, there’s not very many ways to make half a card turn over like that. If you have any magical knowledge, it’s probably a pretty easy effect to reverse-engineer.
But I strongly reccommend you don’t work it out for yourself and buy the DVD. Aside from the obvious moral and ethical issues about respecting the creator and such, you learn a lot on the DVD. David teaches you exactly how to perform this so that it moves out of the realm of ‘trick’ and into the realm of ‘beauty’.
When I first watched the video, I had some difficulty trying to follow along during the teaching segments. This could be because I had a lot of stuff going on at once and couldn’t put in the necessary concentration. I re-watched the video yesterday, and immediately caught on. The moves are very simple to execute, and flow together very nicely. When performed fluidly, Warp One is a thing of beauty.
The DVD also contains some bonus features, which are worth mentioning. David gives you a method for restoring the card at the end, which I really like. I don’t really think it’s practical for me, since I prefer to leave the card warped at the end. However, if you feel it’s better to bring the effect full-circle, the restoration may work out well for you. He also gives you the handling for introducing the set-up card from a normal deck, along with a way to foce the set-up card on a spectator. However, the force seems suspicious to me, and I would reccommend moving the top card to the bottom from the beginning (owners of the DVD will know what I mean).
Finally, there is Warp One, Inc., a very funny moment in magic DVD history. All this section consists of is David basically saying, “You can do Warp One with a business card, but since it’s smaller it will handle slightly differently. Use the same moves, just do it one or twice before you perform it so you get the feel of it.” Gee, I’m glad he made that section. Otherwise, I never would have thought of doing Warp One with a business card. In his defense, he does give some tips about white space on the card and making markings so the warp looks better.
Although the DVD seems pricy for a one-trick deal, I think it’s worth it. Save up and treat yourself for Christmas. If you enjoy performing Card Warp, Warp One will be just right for you.
Andster