The Cheating Gambler
Hey everyone!
I've been working on The Cheating Gambler effect lately.
I'm really stuck on the Hamman Count. Even though I have several books that explain the finger placement and handling, I'm having trouble getting it smooth.
Do you know any alternative moves for the Hamman Count? I've read about doing an 'elevator shuffle' somewhere, but I like that less.
I don't know, maybe it's just a matter of practice, practice, and more practice.
All the best!
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Hey there,
You might want to check out Gabi Pareras' version; it really simplifies the technical handling (and only uses 6 cards).
You can find the full method for this version in Card Magic Routines (a Gkaps DVD).
Cheers!
I do the routine exactly as Gabi teaches it (I actually have that class, lol) with a much simpler handling than how Pepe Carrol did it, for example.
If you watch Gabi's routine closely, you'll easily grasp how it's done.
That said, you really have to commit when performing it for people, because you have to execute a six-card lift and a lap.
Thanks, Josep, Ruben, and Willy, for all your advice and time.
His release is so clean I can't even see when he does it, not even in slow motion. I figure he executes it while showing the bottom cards.
I don't have any problems with the 6 lift. I'll practice the release to make it invisible, just like the great Gabi does.
Cheers,
A while back, I posted some videos on Telegram demonstrating the ditch for this very effect. I'm not sure if you were on the channel.
Thanks, Willy and Ruben, you guys are awesome!