Or how about a transposition, ala the usual copper and silver coins in a spectator’s hands, but this time with gum packs? I commend the authors of this DVD for their creativity. But I’m not convinced that the end effects are worth it.
Out the Window
Much like a card to wallet, but without the signed card, “Straight from the Factory” allows a spectator’s chosen card to be found inside of an un-opened, sealed pack of gum. This is the best effect on this DVD. By the way, this trick is combined with the “window” effect mentioned earlier in “Gum Through Window Combo.”
Sticky Situation
I think that reaching into one’s mouth at a gig to remove some chewed gum and work with it is disgusting. I can’t think of a situation where I would ever want to perform this one. And it’s one that I could go on record as saying that I would never perform at my restaurant gigs.
By the way, “Real Sticky Situation” sounds a lot in name and effect like a marketed trick called “Sticky Situation “by Andy Leviss. I don’t know which came first or if the methods are similar, but there’s no attribution on this DVD to indicate so.
Juiced Fruit
Much like a standard coin transposition, in “Signed Gum Transposition,” a spectator and the magician sign separate packs of gum that are held in their hands. When both the spectator and magician open their hands, they find that the signed packs have switched places. This one takes lots of preparation for a single performance. It’s not as impromptu as it appears.
“Chewing Gum Change” is the standard bill change that’s been applied to gum wrappers. A wrapper is folded and then unfolded and changes into different wrappers. However, there’s a finale. The wrapper turns into a real pack of gum that can be given away. This effect has merit.
Not Dressing for Success
None of the effects are difficult, but it helps to have a foundation in sleight of hand. Coats and Byrd provide good and thorough explanations.
The best effect on this DVD is the card to gum pack routine. As far as the rest, unless you’re planning to incorporate a gum theme into your show or strolling, you can probably just stick (pun intended) with the traditional props and routines.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
MSRP: (US) $19.95
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