Columnist: Aldo Colombili I have already told You that I like Oil & Water routines. As a matter of fact, I collect them. This routine has been in my repertoire since 1977 (how time flies!). It is strong in impact and it’s one of my all-time favorite effects. It is a nice lead in for […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili Pirouette is a ballet term that means “a whirling around on one foot or the point of the toe.” It has nothing to do with the trick … maybe … but I liked the name! Probably what made me think of a Pirouette was the Paddle Move, the basic move required for […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili This is not an earth-shaker but it can be a nice interlude to something heavier. I’ll explain the basic idea with small and regular cards. The basic plot belongs, I believe, to Roy Walton, the clever cardman from Glasgow, Scotland. Several other magicians have explored this effect and have come up with […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili Here you have a very interesting and strong piece of magic. This routine was inspired by a move that, I think, belongs to Darwin Ortiz. You’ll need a gaff card (which can be used over and over again), but please don’t be put off by this and read further. Harry Lorayne in […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili I think this is a showy routine, full of magic and I am very fond of it. It was published in Linking Ring Magazine (my third Parade, October 1994.) The approach is at least a different one, giving to the Assembly Type routine the variation of using a progressive theme. EFFECT: The […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili Steve Beam’s book SEMI AUTOMATIC CAPD TRICKS, VOL. 2 is a great one (and not only because I have a trick in it!). While reading it, one of the effects struck my ingenuity and upon practicing it, I came up with a different handling which includes a favorite move of mine, the […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili Twist & Shout Card Apparitions are always welcome and seem to have a great appeal among magicians. I have something similar in my routine Nobody At Home (written elsewhere in this book) which is done on the table. The following variation is done entirely in your hands. It can be used as […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili This effect is commercial and funny. The original idea belongs to Terry Lagerould and I saw it published in the AUSTRALIAN MAGIC MAGAZINE several years ago. Here the plot remains the same but the handling has changed. The idea of also having the “cheese” caught in the trap was suggested by Bruce […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili You may find dozens of variations on the Assembly theme as several prominent authors have explored this type of effect. Bob King has a very good assembly routine in his book MAGICIAN FOOLERS and Daryl has made famous his routine by employing a special count found in RICHARD’S ALMANAC as well as […]
Columnist: Aldo Colombili Trifle by Aldo Colombini Trifle by Aldo Colombini Frankly speaking, I still like Packet Tricks very much and this is one of my favorites. To me, they are fun to do, relatively easy in many cases and strong in impact. This routine is a non-faked version of Max Maven’s B-Wave and Twisted […]
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