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Cover the Spot By Ian Kendall
Reviewed By David Diamond
For all the hustlers out there, here's something so old it is brand new! ‘Cover
the Spot’ is a classic Bunco game from the golden age of the Carney. For a long
time is was hard to find the correct size of discs, and there were little or no
instructions available. Now for the first time you can own the discs with a
complete a 20-minute DVD lesson from Ian Kendall.
A very simple ‘game’ in concept. One large red spot is to be completely
covered by dropping 5 smaller white discs over the larger spot. Sounds and looks
very easy when demonstrated, but your mark will never really stand a chance and
will always leave some of the red spot showing.
Although no sleight of hand or gimmicked props are involved unless you know
exactly how to drop the discs you can kiss your money goodbye.
Ian’s DVD instructions are extremely clear and easy to follow. In fact Alexis
Conran from television's ‘The Real Hustle’ used them to learn the moves when
they featured the con. Todd Robbins, Coney Island’s master of the Carney, says
"Ian’s tutorial is the best source available for learning the working of the
game." They also feature a detailed bonus section on Ian’s version of the 3 Card
Monte Hype.
As for the props they are first class and professionally produced to the correct
diameters. The large spot is bright red and the covering discs white, providing
a great colour contrast making it extremely easy to see if the disc has been
completely covered or not. Constructed from wipe clean plastic, they are very
durable and very easy to handle, and with care they will last a lifetime.
This will take practice to get the knack of, but it's nothing too major. If you
are already performing the Shells or Monte or have a Bunco type show, this may
be that special something you have been looking to add. Highly recommended.
Available exclusively at www.virtualmagicshow.com
© David Diamond, February 2009