USDMagic Masters Confidential: Alexander Slemmer Part 1
When Alex takes on a project, he really dives deep. When we asked him to tackle the mythical $100 Four Ace Routine, we knew we were in for the ultimate treat in practical, miraculous card magic that plays strong enough to close any show.
In typical Alex style, he takes us step-by-step through everything we could ever want to know as we add this timeless miracle of archetypal astonishment to our own shows. First, you’ll discover the core routine. Alex has tailored his expertise to our needs by eliminating fancy switch-outs and sequences in favor of seamless, natural handling and phases that emphasize MAGIC above all else.
Four aces are placed face-up on the table, each one covered by four indifferent cards. Then, one at a time, each ace vanishes-each under increasingly impossible conditions! Finally, in one of the most time-tested climaxes in magic, the cards on top of the final ace are turned over to reveal the four aces!
That’s the core routine, and as you’ve come to expect, it’s where Alexander Slemmer is just beginning. Over this jam-packed 100 minutes, you’ll discover a true graduate-level training on a miraculous effect. You’ll discover:
2 Modular Practical Openings: Alex shares two different methods that let you perform with an ordinary deck-then make it EASY to shift into this routine at any time after the aces have been examined.
Mendoza’s Monster Method: A super fooler that uses Ed Marlo’s Fu-Fu Switch and some advanced thinking to give you a visual burn on the switch that purists crave!
The Impromptu Production: This astonishing four ace production from Harry Lorrayne and Alexander DeCova lets you have four freely selected cards that are revealed to be aces. You are left with the switch complete and the aces ready to assemble-it’s the perfect opener for the $100 Ace Routine!
Ace Vanish Toolkit: Alex closes out this perfect graduate-level course with his favorite à la carte ace vanishes, so you can customize this classic and make it your perfect close-up closing routine!
Timestamp by James Marshall
## Magic Masters Alexander Slemmer Part 1 2024-05-22 ##
0:00:36 – intro
0:01:44 – performance of McDonald’s Aces
0:04:25 – chat about trick
0:05:25 – required gaffs
0:06:39 – setup
0:10:06 – explanation of McDonald’s Aces
0:13:10 – chat
0:14:35 – vanish 1 using Double-Turnover
0:16:58 – vanish 2 using Double-Turnover
0:17:37 – vanish 3 with Elmsley Count explanation (0:19:16)
0:26:50 – chat
0:30:17 – performance using Johnny Thompson switch
0:32:10 – explanation using Johnny Thompson switch
0:35:45 – chat
0:38:00 – recap and Q&A
0:43:40 – chat
0:47:42 – Q&A
0:49:03 – performance using FUFU switch and Biddle Steal
0:51:05 – chat
0:52:30 – repeat of performance
0:55:00 – explanation using FUFU switch and Biddle Steal
1:02:45 – repeat of explanation
1:05:26 – chat
1:08:37 – performance of de Cova version with Lorayne production
1:11:58 – explanation of de Cova version with Lorayne production
1:16:48 – chat
1:20:00 – vanish 4 using Elmsley Count and optional Olram Subtlety
1:22:42 – vanish 5 from Ricky Jay
1:26:55 – vanish 6 with Jordan Count explanation (1:28:16)
1:31:10 – vanish 7 with Rumba Count explanation (1:33:36)
1:38:35 – chat
1:40:15 – closing
