Monday, September 22, 2008

The Raven




The Raven is really incredible to see. I've seen some videos online and on TV of magicians performing vanishes with the Raven. Although it looks really good, I wouldn't say the Raven is that great for street magic, table hopping, or just showing a friend a trick. It really is best if done for a camera. With how the Raven is setup you have to be wearing a certain kind of shirt, or learn the belt loop method, which either way - you're going to be in an awkward position, holding your body in a weird way. It will look obvious that the way you are holding your body is related with the trick. It looks really good on video, and from a distance, but there is a thread that hangs on one of the fingers, that presses down the skin. This is something that the spectator might not notice, but why take the chance. For coin vanishes and routines, I would suggest Jay Noblezada's "In the Beginning There Were Coins." This will teach you non-gimmicked vanishes, and excellent coin routines.

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