Reflection by Bill Goodwin and Dan & Dave Buck
Reflection showcases a remarkable collection of eleven innovative card effects from the esteemed magician Bill Goodwin. This compilation features material from his rare lecture notes, along with several unpublished effects, marking the first time his secrets have been made available on DVD.
Utilizing a standard deck of cards, delve into the artistry of Bill Goodwin’s sleight of hand and experience his captivating card magic.
Effect Descriptions:
- Oxnard Split: A visually stunning rendition of Paul Harris’ “Las Vegas Split,” where a Four transforms into two Twos, which then change into two Aces.
- One Off: The magician attempts to locate a chosen card but is one card off. He cleverly splits the card into two to reveal the selection.
- Off Balance Transposition: A three-phase routine featuring a selected card and the four Aces that switch places, culminating in a visual transformation of the selection into the four Aces.
- The Paint Brush Change (Roy Walton): Experience Roy Walton’s stunning visual change of one card into another, occurring instantly with a simple “wiggle.”
- Double Lift Unload: A clever technique for unloading the bottom card of a double, making it seem as if the card never leaves the deck.
- About Face: A card held at your fingertips visually turns over with a flick of your thumb, inspired by Alex Elmsley’s “Turn-About Card.”
- Twisting the Kings: A straightforward approach to Dai Vernon’s classic “Twisting the Aces,” ending with all four cards flipping over at once.
- The Mirage Trick: The magician presents a mirage, producing a selection between two cards that instantly vanishes, demonstrating the illusion of its appearance. Includes a handling of the Bluff Pass.
- Spectator Cuts to the Aces: A clean and direct handling of this classic effect, featuring a versatile unloading technique applicable to various routines.
- Mistaken Sandwich: A card appears between two others, and upon realizing it’s not the chosen card, the magician transforms it into the correct one. All three cards can be examined.
- Reciprocity: The four Kings and four Aces switch places instantly, with two different handlings provided.
- Hold the Mayo: The four Aces are revealed one at a time from between two Jokers.