Vernon's Elevator: A Different Display Than the Elmsley
Hey everyone!
I know how Vernon's Elevator is done. What I don't know is how Gabi Pareras does the card display instead of the Elmsley (after placing the 3 of hearts). What's that technique called? What book can I find it in?
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I've looked at all three versions, and they all use the Elmsley count for the display after setting down the three. Perhaps you're referring to a different moment....
It's an Elmsley, but he does a really clean display that I've never managed. Any book where that's taught?
Also, I don't quite get how Gabi makes the 5 of hearts appear on top (I suspect he's using more than just 8 cards, right?).
As for the 5, I use an Elmsley to get it to the bottom and then a regular count to bring it to the top, but it doesn't feel very clean to me...
Any thoughts or tips to help?
If you follow cosasdegabi on Insta or Joaquin Matas, ask them; I'm sure they'll be happy to respond.
If there's any written documentation about that, he's one of the people who would definitely know.
No need to write to Joaquín about this.
As I said, it's just an Elmsley, and I meant that literally. You then show the four backs, no more, no less. Nothing tricky, nothing hidden or to hide. It's a very classic touch within the Elmsley, just like showing the back of the second-to-last card and many other similar details that help reinforce clarity while concealing the duplicate. Btw, José QueSoy yo's detail is highly recommended when done with Aces and similar effects, for example, at assemblies.
And regarding the five, it's the same. Knowing the original handling, it's not hard to figure out how it's done (plus, it's quite clear in the latest video version).
I, in particular, am not a big fan of the handling for the five in version 3 (the one Joaquín filmed). While the moment where the top card is seen as a black card is a killer moment, I think it plays better for magicians who already know that card is supposed to be the red five. In fact, as Gabi himself mentioned, we should rely on the technique, the Elmsley, the moment of apparent continuity when briefly flashing the fourth card before it comes to the top, and the effect itself as an overpowering idea. These elements perfectly cover the necessary handling to reorder the cards for the final phase and convince the spectator that there are indeed only four black cards.