Hi.. :D Im actually quite new to magic...

learning for 2mths so far.. great to step into mysteries hobby!

Keeping my passion to magic and hope to learn new things,advice from all of you..

- Jumping Gemini Redux
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujjUD7v4DUE

Black Tiger Ambitious Card Routine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAKSVJxrZog

- Triumph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hjhKpufCZM

3 cards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pPq2mFURfk

- Invisible Palm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUmmGTTXYJs

yo mun~! i'm not sure if i'm good enough to comment but i just happen to see this so if u don't mind ^_^

firstly the jumping gemini, i don't perform this effect myself.. ermz.. it's quite okay, except the L***S should be done more smoothly and maybe it's the lack of patter but i kinda find it a little boring.. anyway.. it's alright ifit's your first try

then the ACR, i'd like to say your p*** is GREAT, maybe because i suck at p***ing.. :huh: but i'd like you to know that ACR is a routine that has endless ways to present it.. and just letting the card rise to the top for me, isn't enough.. at least they should rise in different scenarios.. but at least u managed to finish it quite nicely.. but the change can be done smoother.. ^_^

triumph, no offense but i really don't understand a thing when u started the effect.. i have no idea what were you doing.. but later in the video i like that subtlety that u used showing that the cards you square up were really alternated.. and so it's really great if you just did it recently.. :D

3 cards, it's okay, especially the the background music.. hahaz.. it makes the video sound so... touching.. hahaz.. :P anyway the 3 card effect was great.. i don't perform it so i'm not sure if there are more ways to display the cards because repeating the effect exactly the same way isn't really that nice.. ^_^

finally, invisible palming~! one of my favourite effects~! :D firstly i have to say you used a very uncommon angle to record this video.. hahaz.. i feel that this angle could really limit you.. which it actually did.. in my opinion i feel that you should actually use more ways to disappear the card because the movement you did was quite suspicious even though quite nice.. ^_^ the revealing of card should be done more naturally and quick..

so overall, you really did very well.. i really hope to see more of your videos~! anyway black deck ROCKS!!! B) and i think i have to put up some of my vids already.. hahaz.. hope i helped..

-ian

Ok here goes.

Jumping gemini: well i have never seen this effect before, forgive my ignorance. But i had no idea what you jus did. Some touches were well done like your DL or TL from the bottom, but other then that you should have slowed it down a lot! And perhaps add some patter?

ACR: well it should definitely be more then a few p****s. Besides, by the looks of your p**s, i dun believe it is invisible at all angles. But don't worry, that's how my p**s looked like when i jus started out. So just need to spend more time on it. =)

Triumph: I believe this is the one that taught by penguin magic? suppose to be for in the hands? Well i think this versions definitely requires some pattering. It's inevitable cause it is very confusing to show this side n that side. And instead of working as a convincer, it will actually confuse the spectator.

3card: NICE!!

Invisible Palm: Poor angles. Handling not very smooth too.

Well i think that since you jus started out, try some easier routines like working on a more interesting ambitous card.
And also, for every single sleight, there is bound to be some angles that will flash. so as a magician it is probably the most impt thing to know you angles well. And when you try to film something, try to be realistic and film from the view of your spectator. So in a way your can watch the film yourself and see what angles are good. So work hard. you are doing good! keep up the good work! B)

I'll only comment on the ACR, the others i don't think need to say anything alr, just read what they wrote.

I think you really need to use covers to make your pass less obvious because layman would also be able to see that you did something with the cards. Use the 'rocking motion' thing, its a perfect cover when your using a pass. It's called invisible pass on ellusionist dvd. Turn over pass is also good but its more effective in real life where you can speak to people.

You can add in more techniques and moves and try doing stuff like DL's. Do card switches and stuff, and always end with a strong ending. You can do braue pop up move its a simple ending but its good. You need to present it as if its real magic ;) wave your hands or something don't just show the cards.

You can snap your fingers but actually peolpe know snapping fingers does nothing. It's still a way to present it.

within 2 months, I feel your standard is commendable. Keep practicing. =)

Hope to see more of your videos in future.

Here's a tip. When you do a p***, don't spin the whole deck around after you do it. Your p*** should also look like you're SQUARING up the deck so you shouldn't square up the deck again after you do a P***.

I admire your courage to post up videos of yourself on this website. Thats great.