“Takamiz Usui, the pioneer of the one-hand quick solve, stands as a monumental figure in Rubik’s Cube Magic. His DVD, ‘The Cube,’ is essential for anyone serious about mastering cube magic.” – Karl Hein

“I witnessed Takamiz Usui’s incredible Rubik’s Cube Act TWICE! I thought I could catch him if I saw it again, but he amazed me even more the second time. I’m eager to learn his secrets! The best performance I’ve ever seen.” – Paul Gertner

“Usui Takamiz has completely transformed the realm of Cube Magic!” – Henry Harrius

“From coins to cards and now cubes, Takamiz Usui’s innovative methods have broadened the horizons of magic.” – Garret Thomas

“Takamiz Usui’s work is nothing short of remarkable. At The Magic Castle two years ago, he astonished a group of top magicians with his Cube techniques. His work continues to evolve in exciting ways. Don’t miss this lecture; it’s a must-see!” – Daniel Ulin

“The pivotal moment in cube magic was when Takamiz introduced his one-hand technique, which quickly became the go-to ungimmicked instant solve solution.” – Kev G

What Will He Teach?

Easy Vanish: A spectator selects one of two cubes while the other mysteriously disappears.

Casual Bag Solve: Place a scrambled cube in a bag, and it will be solved.

Completely Examinable Figure Change: Both the magician and spectator can inspect all items, yet a figure will change.

Scrabble Cube, Twist Cube, Omni Cube, Circle Cube, Mini Cube, Flat Cube: Various creative cube effects.

Which is Your Dominant Hand?: The spectator’s mixed cube will be solved.

Cube Through the Table: A spectator signs two cubes, and one cube penetrates the table.

Perfect Solve: Cubes mixed by both the magician and spectator will be solved.

Prediction: The pattern of the spectator’s scrambled Rubik’s cube is predicted.

1-1-6: One side solved, then another, culminating in all six sides solved.

One Color Cube: Only the color imagined by the spectator will be solved in an unexpected manner.

Who Is He?

Takamiz Usui is a renowned magic creator from Japan. In 2013, he released the revolutionary DVD, ‘The Cube,’ showcasing the one-hand solving technique (Takamiz Move) for the first time in Rubik’s Cube magic, along with several effects utilizing this method. His influence is evident in the current trend of incorporating the Rubik’s cube into magic, as many new releases are based on the Takamiz Move. He further advanced cube magic with the DVD, “The Cube Plus,” detailing ‘any chosen color effects.’ Takamiz received a standing ovation at the prestigious 4F Convention in 2016 and 2017, an event reserved for world-class performers by invitation only.

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