On/Off is a super visual and impromptu removal of your pinky finger. This can be performed completely impromptu, with a ring, with two rings or with a simple gimmick. It requires two simple moves that create this amazing illusion. You receive a material to produce an external gimmick which you can use for a TV performance.
First on the DVD, Nicholas Lawrence covers the prerequisites to the routine and covers all the moves in detail. He then explains three similar handlings that use just one ring. These routines are completely impromptu because all you need is to be wearing a ring. I really enjoyed Nicholas's step by step instruction, he teaches slowly and in depth, which really helps you learn.
Next, Nicholas teaches a really nice handling which requires no ring at all. You just pull your finger off and put it back on. This would be really fun to do when someone shows you the old removal of the thumb trick. The only problem with this handling is that it requires the removal to be quick due to a small discrepancy. I enjoyed this because if you do not wear a ring, you can still perform the effect.
A two ring handling is taught as well. Having two identical rings will make the routine more visual and a little less difficult, however in my opinion, this isn't necessary. I feel that the one ring handling is perfect, however some may enjoy this handling more. As usual, very well taught. You also get a nice alternative two ring handling which is so cool, that requires the gimmick provided. It makes the routine so much more visual and clean. This would work great for starting out with the effect because it prevents flashing. You also get another handling with two rings which requires a homemade gimmick which is probably the cleanest handling taught on the DVD.
Another great routine is taught called "Ring Slide". This uses the same handling as the standard one ring routine, except instead of a removal, the finger is slid up the palm and back down. I think this would be a great prelude to the actual removal routine.
Overall, this DVD really great value. For $30, you get countless handlings and ideas to play with. Nicholas is a clever guy with a lot of great ideas to share. The gimmick you recieve with the DVD allows you to perform a super clean handling of the effect. However, I am super impressed by the one ring impromptu handling. This is completely on the spot and this will freak people out. I am in love with it, quite literally. This is a great investment. 10/10
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First on the DVD, Nicholas Lawrence covers the prerequisites to the routine and covers all the moves in detail. He then explains three similar handlings that use just one ring. These routines are completely impromptu because all you need is to be wearing a ring. I really enjoyed Nicholas's step by step instruction, he teaches slowly and in depth, which really helps you learn.
Next, Nicholas teaches a really nice handling which requires no ring at all. You just pull your finger off and put it back on. This would be really fun to do when someone shows you the old removal of the thumb trick. The only problem with this handling is that it requires the removal to be quick due to a small discrepancy. I enjoyed this because if you do not wear a ring, you can still perform the effect.
A two ring handling is taught as well. Having two identical rings will make the routine more visual and a little less difficult, however in my opinion, this isn't necessary. I feel that the one ring handling is perfect, however some may enjoy this handling more. As usual, very well taught. You also get a nice alternative two ring handling which is so cool, that requires the gimmick provided. It makes the routine so much more visual and clean. This would work great for starting out with the effect because it prevents flashing. You also get another handling with two rings which requires a homemade gimmick which is probably the cleanest handling taught on the DVD.
Another great routine is taught called "Ring Slide". This uses the same handling as the standard one ring routine, except instead of a removal, the finger is slid up the palm and back down. I think this would be a great prelude to the actual removal routine.
Overall, this DVD really great value. For $30, you get countless handlings and ideas to play with. Nicholas is a clever guy with a lot of great ideas to share. The gimmick you recieve with the DVD allows you to perform a super clean handling of the effect. However, I am super impressed by the one ring impromptu handling. This is completely on the spot and this will freak people out. I am in love with it, quite literally. This is a great investment. 10/10
http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=54373