Card Trick

Almo · 7th August 2006, 09:35 AM

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 · 7th August 2006, 11:04 AM

I'm impressed.

Bob Klase · 7th August 2006, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Almo

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

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

No, it's not edited.

Originally Posted by Almo

[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 · 7th August 2006, 01:59 PM

Not bad.

It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz.

Bob Klase · 7th August 2006, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dinsdale Piranha

Not bad.

It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz.

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

Dinsdale Piranha · 7th August 2006, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Klase

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 · 8th August 2006, 08:39 AM

Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. Same exact video...but read the comments below it!

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

Dinsdale Piranha · 8th August 2006, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Mercutio

Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. Same exact video...but read the comments below it!

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

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

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

Bob Klase · 8th August 2006, 05:32 PM

My favorite was:

Quote:

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 · 8th August 2006, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Klase

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 · 8th August 2006, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Dinsdale Piranha

....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 · 9th August 2006, 06:59 AM

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 · 9th August 2006, 01:05 PM

From Merc's link:

Quote:

h3 h4s 1337 c4rd h4z0rz

Stir · 9th August 2006, 02:55 PM

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

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 9th August 2006, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the info, guys.

Now I feel okay about being impressed by it.

7th August 2006, 09:35 AM	#1
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7th August 2006, 11:04 AM	#2
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7th August 2006, 01:59 PM	#4
Dinsdale Piranha A cruel man, but fair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the conversation pit. Posts: 842	Not bad. It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz.
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7th August 2006, 07:10 PM	#6
Dinsdale Piranha A cruel man, but fair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the conversation pit. Posts: 842	Originally Posted by Bob Klase 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.
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8th August 2006, 08:39 AM	#7
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,329	Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. Same exact video...but read the comments below it! Everything from "he's a witch!" to "holographic cards"...
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7th August 2006, 11:57 AM	#3
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,445	Originally Posted by Almo http://card.trick.woot.cc/ 1) Is it a real trick, or is it edited? No, it's not edited. Originally Posted by Almo [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.

7th August 2006, 06:35 PM	#5
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,445	Originally Posted by Dinsdale Piranha Not bad. It's Jumping Gemini by Darwin Ortiz. Which is a variation of Gemini Twins by Bro. Hammon.

8th August 2006, 09:35 AM	#8
Dinsdale Piranha A cruel man, but fair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the conversation pit. Posts: 842	Originally Posted by Mercutio Just for fun I googled "jumping gemini". First thing that pops up is this. Same exact video...but read the comments below it! Everything from "he's a witch!" to "holographic cards"... Wow. That's a real think tank they have going there. "How do you know he's a witch?"
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8th August 2006, 05:32 PM	#9
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,445	My favorite was: Quote: 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.

8th August 2006, 06:01 PM	#10
Dinsdale Piranha A cruel man, but fair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the conversation pit. Posts: 842	Originally Posted by Bob Klase 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.
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8th August 2006, 06:55 PM	#11
Mercutio Shakespeare's Sock Puppet Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free Or Die Posts: 16,329	Originally Posted by Dinsdale Piranha ....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.
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9th August 2006, 06:59 AM	#12
Dinsdale Piranha A cruel man, but fair. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In the conversation pit. Posts: 842	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.
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9th August 2006, 01:05 PM	#13
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9th August 2006, 02:55 PM	#14
Stir Anarchist In The System Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Plaza of Dark Delights, Lankhmar Posts: 171	A nice effect, one of my favorites, and well performed. Originally Posted by 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. 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.
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9th August 2006, 03:37 PM	#15
Almo Masterblazer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 3,048	Thanks for the info, guys. Now I feel okay about being impressed by it.
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