There are lots of torn and restored card effects on the market, but with “Fourfit,” Reuben Moreland has created an astounding effect with a playing card that for all practical purposes, looks like real magic.
Apparently an adaptation of a concept by Max Cron, the individual town pieces of a playing card appear to fuse together. One strong aspect is that both sides of the playing card are apparently shown during each restoration phase. The ads state that you can use a borrowed deck, however, there would be some preparation ahead of time, and, of course, you’re destroying some cards. As the ads state, there’s no “sticky stuff.” It’s just your hands and the playing cards.
"Fourfit" is going to take lots of practice to learn and perform, but the moves aren’t overly difficult. Moreland teaches several variations on the handling. So depending on your skill and comfort levels, as well as your performing conditions, you’re free to pick and choose. On this well produced and presented DVD, Moreland provides thorough and clear instructions.
"Fourfit" relies on some brilliant moves. Like any torn and restored playing card effect, it’s got angle issues, but as long as spectators are in front, and you keep the pieces in motion as Moreland teaches, the effect is achievable. With the effect’s end, you have two choices: 1) a cleaner restoration where your hands are shown to be empty but you can’t hand out the card, and 2) a restoration that lets you hand out the restored card for examination, but you’re left with something in your hand that needs to be ditched. It’s up to you to decide which is the lesser of two evils, or, looking at it more optimistically, the approach that works best for your presentation and venue. Even with these considerations, Fourfit can work in strolling and walkaround situations.
I really like this one. I think it's the best torn and restored card segment that I've seen. Watch Reuben Moreland’s video online and see what you think.
