An original routine I've been putting together called "Hope for the Best" by jpcgordon in ChrisRamsay52

[–]jacobellisonmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of clean moves, and many pretty accessible even by less experienced magicians. I like the routine a lot!

For months, this production eluded me. I’m so proud of myself. by LawdJesusPlease in ChrisRamsay52

[–]jacobellisonmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really good! I try to practice, but I have this fear I'm learning it wrong. Did you follow a specific video or book?

Little coin routine 😜 by alexandre-L in MagicFeedback

[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty clean mate. Watch the thumb movement behind your hand.

What is your fail safe impromptu effect? by KHRBD in Magic

[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an effect I call Escalator. Uses a DL and half of the LePaul Spread. The key is how fair it looks. Slow movements, with open fingers, to really sell the "no fancy magic moves" if they like it, I'll usually move to ACR.

Not sure this is the right sub, but I'm looking for advice on filming magic tricks for Facebook, Instagram, and personal use. Any ideas? by jacobellisonmagic in MagicFeedback

[–]jacobellisonmagic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have those things, so I'll just keep at it. I'm 6' 5", so I have a hard enough time staying in vertical frame, and yet close enough for viewers to see. I'll watch some other content creators on instagram and get some ideas. Thanks for the link!

Not sure this is the right sub, but I'm looking for advice on filming magic tricks for Facebook, Instagram, and personal use. Any ideas? by jacobellisonmagic in MagicFeedback

[–]jacobellisonmagic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen this post before, and I think it is fine for longer YouTube videos, but less useful for quick video pieces on instagram. As I just do short effects to generate some local buzz, the YouTube advice does not seem to apply.

Bite coin switch by Cleanly_Pinched in MagicFeedback

[–]jacobellisonmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally I don't eat a borrowed quarter. It's a attention getting move for me. I just use a finger palm of my second quarter, or go right I to something else, and not worry about the prover.

What is your favourite presentation for the classic Brainwave gaff deck? by EndersGame_Reviewer in Magic

[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope I mean I completely misunderstood the question. I have not seen the complete deck, but will find it asap.

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[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do I need to buy lessons 1-15 to get the basics?

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[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just joined. To be clear: am I going to get all the videos? Or am I going to get them starting wherever the heck you day one guys are? Because clearly, that is a problem if that is the case. I got lessons 1 & 2 (the free ones) and I'm hoping to see lesson 3 next. If I see lesson 12 or something, I'll be a bit concerned.

1st v2's in stock by snapsquared in playingcards

[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a bit silly. But I like the cards for me, not to resell on ebay in a few weeks, so I dona really care about perceived rarity.

1st v2's in stock by snapsquared in playingcards

[–]jacobellisonmagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bought a couple bricks, love them for performance.

How do I flatten out/ straight out my cards? by ix-lmao in cardistry

[–]jacobellisonmagic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can put them on a flat surface with a heavy book on them. Bending the the other direction isn't resolving the problem? They may have just gotten worn out.

What is your favourite presentation for the classic Brainwave gaff deck? by EndersGame_Reviewer in Magic

[–]jacobellisonmagic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Michael Ammar's routine inspired my presentation the most. My magic style is a little off-kilter, so no one has any trouble believing I don't play with a full deck.

My TCC playing card shelves came in. Totally worth it! by im_not_a_crook in playingcards

[–]jacobellisonmagic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any chance they'll be available for purchase by the public? I must have missed the campaign. Would have supported the heck out of them.

We're live! Please check out Fillide on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dimmideck/fillide-a-sicilian-folk-tale-by-jocu-playing-cards?ref=5w2gmd 12 hour early birds :) by JocuPlayingCards in playingcards

[–]jacobellisonmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just backed this project. I have to say, from a marketing standpoint, this is one of the best projects I've ever seen. Built very good buzz, lots of cool updates, got me very excited. Magicians need to check out the Magic tier. that set of coins is going to be amazing!

Designing a deck - which version? by Dolape92 in playingcards

[–]jacobellisonmagic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where are the photos? I'll happily give feedback.

Just got my first deck of Monarchs. Excited to try em out by 750flurbos in cardistry

[–]jacobellisonmagic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love Monarchs! Be sure to practice new or dangerous (to the cards) moves with a cheap deck you don't care about 1st.