Box Pad is an effect where you approach a table with a notepad and pen in hand - you show them the pen and when they look back at the notepad, it has changed into a deck of cards. You can then proceed into your card set.
This effect is created by Gary Jones and Chris Congreave, and is produced by Magic Tao. It is based on the method behind Noted and Noted 2.0 by Gary Jones, except the gimmick is built into a card box. Also the change taught is different to the change in the Noted effects.
The method for the Box Pad effect is very simple. The gimmick is built into the card box and requires no extra pocket space. In the DVD you receive the main gimmicks, all you have to do is apply it to your box and you are set to perform.
As for performing the effect, it is very easy. The set up is quick and easy, and can be done in two seconds as you walk from one table to the next. The change does require some audience management as you need to direct their eyes away from the box for a split second. This is not difficult however, and I really think this is a great opener for walk around magic, especially in resteraunts.
The DVD is very short and basic. It covers the routine in around 5 minutes and that's it, however that's really all you need. The production quality is good, but the lighting is off at times. This does not get in the way of the learning experience however.
I love this effect, it is very simple and short, which makes for a great opener. If you do resteraunt magic, I would highly recommend picking this effect up. Easy to perform, self contained and organic in a resteraunt setting, I think it's brilliant. 9/10
Product information:
http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=55586
This effect is created by Gary Jones and Chris Congreave, and is produced by Magic Tao. It is based on the method behind Noted and Noted 2.0 by Gary Jones, except the gimmick is built into a card box. Also the change taught is different to the change in the Noted effects.
The method for the Box Pad effect is very simple. The gimmick is built into the card box and requires no extra pocket space. In the DVD you receive the main gimmicks, all you have to do is apply it to your box and you are set to perform.
As for performing the effect, it is very easy. The set up is quick and easy, and can be done in two seconds as you walk from one table to the next. The change does require some audience management as you need to direct their eyes away from the box for a split second. This is not difficult however, and I really think this is a great opener for walk around magic, especially in resteraunts.
The DVD is very short and basic. It covers the routine in around 5 minutes and that's it, however that's really all you need. The production quality is good, but the lighting is off at times. This does not get in the way of the learning experience however.
I love this effect, it is very simple and short, which makes for a great opener. If you do resteraunt magic, I would highly recommend picking this effect up. Easy to perform, self contained and organic in a resteraunt setting, I think it's brilliant. 9/10
Product information:
http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=55586