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Slow Mo Sandwich by Lloyd Barnes

Created by: Lloyd Barnes

Slow Mo Sandwich is a close-up card magic trick where a selected card visually penetrates or appears impossibly between two other cards, creating a stunning transposition effect. Designed by Lloyd Barnes, this trick offers three distinct variations that emphasize visual clarity and impact, making it ideal for performances in social settings, close-up magic, or social media. Buyers should have a solid foundation in card handling, as it involves sleight-of-hand techniques like double lifts and misdirection, and requires practice to master the timing and presentation for maximum deception.

Key features

  • Three visual variations for versatility in performance

  • Focuses on visual penetration and transposition of cards

  • Assumes familiarity with fundamental card handling skills

  • Emphasizes misdirection, timing, and sleight-of-hand

  • Includes performance tips on presentation and patter

  • Encourages personalization and rehearsal for best results

  • Suitable for social media and close-up performances

Pros

  • Highly visual and eye-catching effects

  • Multiple variations allow for creative adaptation

  • Comes with expert tips from the creator for enhanced performance

Cons

  • Requires prior card handling knowledge, not for beginners

  • Needs dedicated practice to achieve smooth execution

Effect

Slow Mo Sandwich shows a selected card visually and slowly moving to appear between two other cards. The audience sees a clear penetration or transposition. The effect is direct and visual, with no hidden moves or quick actions. It looks like magic happening in slow motion.

Full details

Slow Mo Sandwich is a card trick with three variations. Each version uses visual penetration or transposition. The methods rely on fundamental card handling skills. The routines focus on creating a strong magical moment through clear visual actions. The effect is designed for close-up or camera performances. It uses principles like misdirection and timing. The creator emphasizes making the actions look natural.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who know basic card handling. It is for performers who want visual and modern sandwich effects. It suits those who perform close-up or for social media. Magicians looking to add clear, visual magic to their sets will find it useful. It is not for beginners with no card experience.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick requires practice. It assumes knowledge of fundamental card handling. The techniques are not overly complex but need dedicated rehearsal. The methods involve sleight-of-hand that must look effortless. Timing and misdirection are key. With practice, the actions can become smooth and natural.

What magicians say

Lloyd Barnes, the creator, focuses on visual potential and practicality. He encourages performers to personalize the routines. He says the effects are deceptive and designed for strong magical impact. The tutorial provides performance tips on presentation and patter. Barnes emphasizes that rehearsal leads to the best results. He notes the tricks are suitable for social media and close-up shows.

What people are saying about Slow Mo Sandwich

lloydb says...

This tutorial video presents three distinct and highly visual variations on the creator's classic effect, Slow Mo Sandwich. Designed for magicians looking to expand their repertoire with modern, eye-catching methods, each variation builds upon the core premise of cards visually penetrating one another or a selected card appearing impossibly between two others.

Tutorial videos