Traveling
Based on a Jay Sankey routine that transposes coins and a finger ring, “Monty Walks Again” has the magician borrowing a finger ring from a spectator and showing four coins in a brass (Okito-Boston style) box. The ring is threaded on a shoelace and held in the magician’s hand.When the box is open it’s shown to hold the finger ring, and when the magician opens the hand with the shoelace, he’s holding the four coins. The Okito work is straightforward, but the standard ring vanish with the cord involves some palming that adds a challenge. Laymen’s eyes will pop with this one.
As the name implies, “Ambivalent Travelers” is a “travelers” routine where four pieces of playing cards end-up in four different pockets in the magician’s coat. Interestingly, Stone has spectators draw pictures on their card and not sign them, which is more interesting and lends to the misdirection. Stone’s strong procedure has him far ahead of spectators before they even suspect anything is going on.
Stone offers thorough explanations and leaves little for DVD viewers to question. Another plus, this DVD allows us to watch Stone’s engaging and leisurely style. He takes his time to setup up a plot or theme, which is refreshingly different from the rapid style of most performers. And Stone’s magic is thoughtful, insightful and effective. If any of these effects sound like one that you would to add to your repertoire, this DVD is well worth the investment.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
MSRP: (US) $35
Dealers can purchase from Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
