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Sole Selection by Matthew J. Dowden

Created by: Matthew J. Dowden

Sole Selection is a close-up magic trick that offers a variety of visually stunning and highly entertaining effects. The DVD includes real-world performances with genuine audience reactions, showcasing tricks like 'Shrinkage,' where a card visually transforms, and 'Card to Anywhere,' a versatile vanish and reappearance effect. Other highlights include 'Card to Any Number,' a practical take on a classic, and 'Walk Around Waltz,' perfect for walk-around performers. The DVD also features quick, impactful routines like 'Easy Deck Vanish' and 'Repeat Card to Mouth,' along with bonus watch-stealing techniques. Ideal for magicians seeking practical, audience-tested material.

Key features

  • Real-world performances with genuine audience reactions

  • Variety of close-up magic tricks

  • Quick, visual effects like 'Shrinkage' and 'Card to Anywhere'

  • Bonus watch-stealing techniques

  • Ideal for walk-around performers

Pros

  • Commercial viability and entertainment potential

  • Practical, audience-tested routines

  • Quick, impactful routines

  • Bonus content adds value

Cons

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Effect

Sole Selection is a magic trick that creates a strong visual and mental impact on the audience. The performer asks a spectator to select a card freely, and after a series of engaging interactions, the chosen card is revealed in a surprising and impossible location. The effect is clean, direct, and leaves the audience questioning how it was accomplished.

Full details

Sole Selection is a card trick that requires minimal setup and can be performed in various settings, making it highly versatile. The trick involves a spectator selecting a card, which is then lost in the deck. Through a series of clever moves and misdirection, the card is revealed in an unexpected place, often tied to the performer or the spectator in a way that defies logic. The method is straightforward but relies on precise execution to maintain the illusion.

Who should consider the trick

Sole Selection is ideal for magicians who perform close-up or walk-around magic. It is particularly suited for those who want a quick, impactful routine that can be performed with minimal preparation. The trick is also a great choice for performers who enjoy engaging directly with their audience and creating memorable moments.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Sole Selection is rated as moderately easy to perform. While the method is not overly complex, it does require practice to ensure smooth execution and natural handling. Magicians with some experience in card magic will find it accessible, but beginners may need to spend additional time mastering the subtleties of the routine.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK highlights the practicality and entertainment value of Sole Selection, noting that it is honed for maximum audience engagement. The trick is described as quick and visual, making it a strong addition to any close-up performer's repertoire. The emphasis on real-world performances and genuine reactions underscores its commercial viability and effectiveness in live settings.

What people are saying about Sole Selection

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The DVD features real-world performances with no setup or fake reactions, making it ideal for walk-around performers seeking practical, audience-tested routines.

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