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Cut Deeper by Lewis Leval

Created by: Lewis Leval

Cut Deeper is a mentalism trick that utilizes fundamental principles of mentalism to create powerful and deceptive effects. It is designed for close-up, cocktail, parlor, and even street magic performances. The trick involves forces, controls, and various effects that can be adapted to different performance environments, making it versatile for magicians at any level. The trick is performed with standard decks of playing cards or blank billets, requiring no gimmicks, making it accessible and practical for beginners and experienced magicians alike.

Key features

  • Focuses on core mentalism techniques and principles

  • Covers forces, controls, and various effects

  • Adaptable to different performance environments

  • No gimmicks required, uses standard decks of playing cards or blank billets

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced magicians

Pros

  • Excellent starting point for those new to mentalism

  • Provides a solid foundation for building more complex effects

  • Versatile and adaptable to various performance environments

  • No gimmicks required, making it practical and accessible

  • Even experienced magicians can benefit from revisiting basics

Cons

  • Very seasoned magicians may already know all the moves

  • Some may find the material too basic

Effect

The Cut Deeper force is a mentalism technique where a spectator freely cuts a deck of cards, yet the magician retains control over the selection. The spectator believes they have a completely free choice, but the magician subtly influences the outcome. This creates the illusion of mind reading or prediction when the magician reveals the chosen card.

Full Details

Cut Deeper is part of Lewis Leval's Mentalism for Beginners download, which teaches foundational mentalism techniques. The force is simple in execution but highly deceptive when performed correctly. It does not require advanced sleight of hand, making it accessible to beginners while still being effective for experienced performers.

The technique works in various performance settings, including close-up, table-hopping, and parlor magic. It can be combined with other forces and controls to create layered routines, such as multiple reveals or predictions.

Who Should Consider the Trick

  • Beginners looking for a reliable, easy-to-learn force.
  • Experienced magicians who want to revisit fundamental techniques for stronger routines.
  • Mentalists who need a subtle method for influencing spectator choices.
  • Card magicians who want to expand their arsenal of forces.

Difficulty

The Cut Deeper force is rated as easy to learn but requires practice to perform convincingly. The technique relies more on psychology than complex sleight of hand, making it ideal for those new to mentalism. Experienced magicians can enhance the effect by adding misdirection or combining it with other forces.

What Magicians Say

Sebastian Toca, in his review of Mentalism for Beginners, highlights the strength of Cut Deeper and similar forces:

"Some of the effects that he tells you were some of the effects that... if you've been in magic for quite a bit, picking this up will spark your imagination... Professionals like David Blaine, so many top-tier magicians or mentalists like Derren Brown, use the Crosscut force in their shows... because it is so strong if used correctly."

He also notes that even experienced performers can benefit from revisiting these basics:

"Even if you are a seasoned pro, don't dismiss the fundamentals... you may be inspired by the simplicity of the effect to build something better."

The Cut Deeper force is praised for its deceptive power and adaptability, making it a valuable addition to any magician's toolkit.

What people are saying about Cut Deeper

sebastiantoca9208 says...

This download is very good in the prospect of showing you how strong some of this material is [...] even if you are a Season Pro don't dismiss the fundamentals.

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