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The Z Brush Change by Biz

Created by: Biz

The Z Brush Change is a visually stunning close-up card magic effect where a single card visibly and instantaneously changes into another card right before the spectator's eyes, often used as a color change or transformation in routines. It is part of the 'Explorations' book by Biz, which focuses on advanced card handling, automatic palms, and creative sleights, making it ideal for magicians looking to enhance their technical skills and performance flow with polished, practical material.

Key features

  • Advanced card sleight requiring practice to master

  • Emphasizes automatic and seamless execution for improved magic flow

  • Part of a larger collection of 30+ sleights and applications in the 'Explorations' book

  • Inspired by classic performance reels, promoting out-of-the-box thinking

  • Demonstrates high technical skill and creativity in card magic

Pros

  • Highly visual and impressive effect for spectators

  • Improves overall card handling and dexterity

  • Comes with detailed instructions and demonstrations in the book and video

Cons

  • Not suitable for beginners due to complexity

  • Requires significant practice to perform smoothly

  • Book may be difficult to obtain as it has sold out in past print runs

Effect

The Z Brush Change is a visual card transformation. A spectator sees one card. The magician makes a brushing motion over the card. Instantly, the card changes into a different one. The change happens in the spectator's hands. The effect is direct and impossible.

Full details

The Z Brush Change is a color change sleight. It is one of over 30 moves in the book Explorations: The Worst Magic Book For A Beginner by Biz. The change is performed with the card held by a spectator. The move is automatic. It requires no complex setup. The method uses a specific palm technique. The action is a single brush of the fingers. The result is a clean and visual transformation.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for card magicians. It is for performers who want visual magic. It suits those who perform close-up magic. The move works best for magicians comfortable with advanced sleight of hand. It is not for complete beginners. The book Explorations is for magicians who want to improve their card handling. Biz states that challenging sleights improve overall magic flow. This trick is for magicians who agree with that philosophy.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Z Brush Change is an advanced move. It requires practice to master. The move is part of a book focused on automatic palms and advanced card handling. The book contains 100 pages of material. The sleights are described as challenging. BigBlindMedia notes the book emphasizes making difficult moves feel automatic. Performing the Z Brush Change smoothly requires dedicated rehearsal.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia discusses the Z Brush Change in a performance showcase. The video demonstrates the move as part of a rapid-fire display. The showcase acts as a visual index for the book's contents. BigBlindMedia states the material is highly performative and practical. The video argues that the book offers a deep well of creative material. The Z Brush Change is presented as a polished and visual sleight from the collection.

What people are saying about The Z Brush Change

BigBlindMedia says...

Biz demonstrates over 30 of his most notorious moves in a continuous, rapid-fire display of technical skill and creativity. [...] This video is a powerful argument for the book's content, showing that the material is highly performative.

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