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The Signed Card Strikes Back
by Michael Vincent
CD ROM
Reviewed by
Graham Nichols
As
a kid I marvelled at Captain Kirk's communicator, complete with video link. Now
21st century technology means that we can all buy such an item from our local
supermarket. How times have changed. The way we can learn magic has also
changed, with DVDs and the internet adding even more avenues to enlightenment
for the avid student.
'The Signed Card Strikes Back' by Michael Vincent is a CD ROM which combines
both video technology, with which to view the performance of the effect,
together with electronic document PDF technology for viewing / printing the
manuscript. Full colour photos are also included, as you would expect, and no
stone is left unturned in the explanation department. Indeed, the effect can be
learned from either the video or the PDF file alone. Having both available is a
real treat. With a minimal amount of work, those technically inclined will have
no trouble adding this to their PDAs for study on those long train / plane
journeys without the additional weight of a standard book. Yipee!!
It's a great effect, and one which could easily 'turn' even the most jaded
audience member over to the beauty of elegant card magic. A signed card
re-appearing in a totally "What the ... " way. Captain Kirk's transporter
couldn't have done it better.
I'm led to believe that there will be more effects in this format to follow. I'm
hooked - beam me up Michael.
© Graham Nichols, May 2007
Available from: www.michaelvincentproductions.com