Card Trick

[Almo]

http://card.trick.woot.cc/

1) Is it a real trick, or is it edited?
2) Is it an impressive trick? (well, in your opinion)

[TJ]

I'm impressed.

[Bob Klase]

http://card.trick.woot.cc/

1) Is it a real trick, or is it edited?

No, it's not edited.

[url]2) Is it an impressive trick? (well, in your opinion)

It's a good trick and was done well. More impressive than many other tricks, less impressive that some, although that really depends on who you're trying to impress.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Not bad.

It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz.

[Bob Klase]

Not bad.

It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz.

Which is a variation of Gemini Twins by Bro. Hammon.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Which is a variation of Gemini Twins by Bro. Hammon.

I was under the impression this was an extension of Hamman's Pinochle Trick which also uses the Gemini Count.

I noticed he didn't do the actual Gemini Count for the finale.

[Mercutio]

Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. (http://addict3d.org/index.php?page=viewarticle&type=news&ID=6498&title=Cards%20trick%20-%20pretty%20neat) Same exact video...but read the comments below it!

Everything from "he's a witch!" to "holographic cards"...

:boxedin:

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. (http://addict3d.org/index.php?page=viewarticle&type=news&ID=6498&title=Cards%20trick%20-%20pretty%20neat) Same exact video...but read the comments below it!

Everything from "he's a witch!" to "holographic cards"...

:boxedin:

Wow.
That's a real think tank they have going there.

"How do you know he's a witch?"

[Bob Klase]

My favorite was:

omg thts like the esayest card trick u can learn!

I wonder how much easier is is to learn than.. oh, say the 21 card trick.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

My favorite was:



I wonder how much easier is is to learn than.. oh, say the 21 card trick.

....or things like spelling and grammar.

[Mercutio]

....or things like spelling and grammar.
I must say, that was what initially impressed me. I do not foresee a language award in their future.

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Actually, Jumping Gemini is not the easiest trick to learn. Nor is it particularly easy at all. There are several phases to it that must be done correctly in order for the trick to work. The sleight of hand itself is not difficult, though.

I also noticed he left out the opening phase where the cards are shown to be the four aces. This really sets the trick up and makes the last two phases more astonishing.

[Smike]

From Merc's link:

h3 h4s 1337 c4rd h4z0rz

:D

[Stir]

A nice effect, one of my favorites, and well performed.

Actually, Jumping Gemini is not the easiest trick to learn. Nor is it particularly easy at all. There are several phases to it that must be done correctly in order for the trick to work. The sleight of hand itself is not difficult, though.

Not the easiest, but not too much of a stretch. As DP says, the sleights are relatively easy ones. Only a bit harder is remembering the precise sequence of actions (practice, practice, practice). And possibly the hardest is fitting it to your style, personalizing it, and making it part of a set routine.

[Almo]

Thanks for the info, guys.

Now I feel okay about being impressed by it. :)