X (My 10 Go-To Card FX)

Adam

Please don't buy this book! Rune, along with some of the most incredible card magicians in the world, have created an amazing book of amazing magic. The routines vary, are perfectly detailed and hard hitting. The online user community you get access to is so welcoming and helpful.
I was heartbroken though to see one of my all time favorite routines that I use at conventions all the time to DESTROY other magicians, with their own deck of cards, included in here. I thought it was a beautiful buried treasure but of course Rune would love it too. So again I beg you, please don't buy this book, I selfishly want to keep these effects to myself.

 

Jouko

Even though the tricks in this book do not require difficult sleight of hand, I was terrified after reading the first two performance explanations: I never succeed in reverse fan (used in the first trick Optical Opener) or count rapidly the distance from one card to an other in memorized deck (second trick Invisible Triumph). The first problem was solved: I have to use new deck and not the large index Phoenix one which I usually use for magic. But how quickly can your mind change! Even though the book itself has only ten carefully selected tricks there is also constantly updated digital source for these tricks and their variations. In his book Rune states that you cannot do the second trick without learning a memorized deck. Go to digital source and you notice that also Rune has changed his mind: there are two variations which do not require memorized deck! And they are as convincing as the original version. In addition to digital source there is also Facebook group which you can join if you own the book (you need to send a photo to prove your purchase). This kind of combination of book, video and social media will hopefully be adapted more widely in magic community.

 

Gerhard

This is a great book. First and foremost the production values are stunning. The explanations are very good the photos are excellent and helpful. Really like the idea of the digital community for the book. Just completed reading it. My favourite effect is the Anniversary Waltz rendition. It's devious. Get this, it's great!

 

Jeff

I picked up Rune's book on a whim. The price was in that sweet spot and the routines looked doable without too much knuckle busting. As it turns out, I was correct! The book itself is probably one of the highest quality books I have seen in a while; the pages are thicker than normal and the book lays flat when trying to read and work through the trick at the same time. I also like the videos that accompany the book. I try to read the trick first to get my interpretation then watch the videos to see what I could be overlooking. I've only through the first 4 tricks due to time constraints but have been pleased with the level of difficulty. The only one that I have skipped is one with a mem deck. I don't do mem deck work yet but the video shows and alternate handling so that is cool. All in all this book is well worth the price for the caliber of tricks contained in it and I doubt you will regret having it on your shelf.

 

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Oliver

I own far too many magic books and I've written reviews for very few of them. In this case, too, I would like to be brief and leave further information to the questions section. I have to admit that when I ordered the book, I didn't know Rune Carlsen at all. So I didn't know what to expect. So I'm all the more surprised at what I've missed so far. Rune Carlsen is not only a great performer, but has also put together a selection of really great and presentable card tricks in this book. The tricks are well explained and are supplemented by videos (still in production at this moment - only a small number of Videos are currently available). Rarely have I held a book in my hand from which I would perform almost all the tricks. The essays included are too polished for my taste. This is not to say that I think they are bad. However, I would have liked a more personal insight here. Overall, however, I maintain that anyone who likes card magic will really love this book. For me, this book is a very rare 10/10, thank you very much.

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• Robert asks: What level is the material?

  • 1. Rune answers: Hello Robert, First and foremost, I believe the material is of high quality. In terms of difficulty, I would say it's accessible for any magician who is familiar with card magic. There is one effect that might require a bit more effort, not so much due to sleight of hand, but because of the methods involved. The rest of the material is powerful yet relatively straightforward to perform. Best regards, Rune Carlsen

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• Diego asks: What effects are included? Can we see a table of content?

  • 1. Rune answers: This is the content of the book in regards of effects; Optical Opener - John Guastaferro Invisible Triumph - Rune Carlsen, variation of an effect from Simon Aronson Fusion Waltz - Rune Carlsen The Displacement - Vidar Strat The Future Is Wide Open - Jason Dean Guesstimation - Shawn Farquhar Oh, Holy Chris - Rune Carlsen, variation of an old classic 3 Card Location - Steve Ehlers Devastation - Tom Daugherty and additions by Geoff Williams Diplopia - Paul Vigil In addition there are variation of me on all effects, a Bonus Section with moves and techniques, as well as essays.

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• Greg asks: Are the effects here close-up, parlour or a variety of both?

  • 1. Rune answers: Greg: I would say that most of them are closeup. But again, it all depends on how you define parlour. I have done several of these effects in a parlor setting, but it depends on the venue and setting I presume. But mostly closeup, yes. Best regards, Rune Carlsen

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• Peter asks: The book cover says “access to a digital source”. What does this mean? Ideally this would show a video demonstration of each effect. The video showing you just how strong the effects are and accompanied by detailed book instructions to get you there. This is an ideal marriage and one that you would expect to be heavily promoted. But it’s not. So just what does “access to a digital source” mean?

  • 1. Rune answers: Peter: This means that every buyer will get access to a FB group, where I will share additional tips to the book content, as well as how I perform it, and I encourage everyone in the group to share their ideas and questions as well. The group becomes what everyone wants it to be. Content and videos are being created as we speak and most videos will be available next weekend. Best regards, Rune Carlsen

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• Oliver asks: Do any of these effects require a Faro shuffle please?

  • 1. Rune answers: Hello Oliver - none of these effects require a faro shuffle.

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• Yannick asks: I am not a big fan of FB group. Will the videos be available in our downloads from VI. Thanks!

  • 1. Rune answers: Y: No they will only be available thru the FB group. best regards, Rune Carlsen

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