Magic Masters Confidential Alexander Slemmer Part 2
Magic Masters Confidential: Alexander Slemmer Part 2
Tonight was a triumph of DIY magic ingenuity! Alex Slemmer, our resident expert on DIY craftsmanship, took us on a thrilling journey into the world of trick deck construction.
We learned everything you need to make all these professional-class decks safely and reliably at home:
– Pop-Eyed Popper: Unlocking the power of invisible forces for seamless card control.
– Svengali: The timeless classic, mastering the art of duplication and transformation.
– Mirage: Blending deception and skill to create breathtaking vanish-and-reappear effects.
– Brainwave: Delving into the psychology of prediction and the clever mechanics behind a seemingly mind-reading deck.
– Invisible Deck: Constructing the ultimate showstopper, where the impossible becomes reality.
No longer reliant on expensive pre-made decks, we now possess the knowledge and skills to craft our own personalized tools of astonishment. Armed with this newfound expertise, you’re poised to elevate your performances, save money, and unlock the true potential of your unique creativity.
Thanks to Alex’s expert guidance, we’ve discovered that the power of magic lies not only in the tricks themselves but in the ingenuity and craftsmanship we bring to their creation.
Timestamps by James Marshall
## Magic Masters Alexander Slemmer Part 2 2024-05-29 ##
0:00:43 – intro
0:01:20 – performance with Pop-Eyed Popper Deck
0:03:40 – explanation of Pop-Eyed Popper Deck
0:07:20 – how to rough cards
0:15:13 – performance with 50/50 Deck
0:16:15 – explanation of 50/50 Deck
0:17:21 – performance with Svengali Deck
0:19:33 – explanation of Svengali Deck
0:21:10 – how to make short cards
0:26:45 – explanation of Mirage Deck
0:28:49 – Q&A
0:32:55 – chat
0:37:48 – performance with Brainwave Deck
0:39:48 – chat
0:41:08 – explanation of Brainwave Deck
0:46:54 – explanation of Brainwave effect
0:48:45 – Q&A
0:51:40 – performance with Invisible Deck
0:53:04 – explanation of Invisible Deck
0:59:11 – Q&A
1:00:16 – marked cards for training
1:01:30 – stand-up method
1:03:45 – Q&A/chat
1:05:15 – fixing cards with too much roughing
1:09:11 – Q&A
1:12:30 – performance of Monkey in the Middle
1:14:22 – chat
1:15:05 – explanation of Monkey in the Middle
1:17:03 – Convincing Control
1:20:34 – chat
1:22:33 – closing