Ebook - Riffle Deeper by Marv Long
Description & Effect
Unlocking Deceptive Magic without the Sweat
Many 'self-working' magic tricks often look exactly that - self-working. They lack the visual impact and perceived skill of true sleight of hand. Marv Long's 'Riffle Deeper' e-book shatters this perception, offering an innovative approach to magic that is genuinely easy to perform yet appears incredibly complex. This 81-page digital download is your gateway to mastering effects that would typically require years of practice, all without resorting to difficult moves. We introduce you to 'Almost a Move' (AAM's) - brilliant, deceptive techniques that aren't true sleights, allowing you to achieve professional-level results with minimal effort. This isn't just a collection of procedures; it's a carefully crafted system designed to elevate your magic and captivate any audience.
The Revolutionary Cut-Deeper Force and Beyond
At the heart of 'Riffle Deeper' lies a groundbreaking evolution of the ancient cut-deeper force. Marv Long presents six unique variations that completely redefine this classic, making it more deceptive and versatile than ever before. Imagine controlling a freely selected card while forcing another, all with a handling so subtle, it's virtually invisible. The included video examples for every new technique ensure that learning is intuitive and immediate, allowing you to grasp these 'almost moves' with ease. Beyond the foundational cut-deeper, the e-book also unveils clever, easy replacements for other traditionally challenging sleights, further broadening your magical repertoire without the struggle or extensive practice typically required.
Twelve Engaging Routines, Fully Scripted for Success
While the innovative techniques are a marvel, 'Riffle Deeper' truly shines through its collection of 12 fully scripted, entertaining routines. This isn't just about teaching moves; it's about showing you how to apply them to create powerful, memorable performances. Each routine is meticulously developed, exploring the creative process and providing invaluable suggestions for personalizing the effects to suit your style. Dive into effects like 'The Nice Deck,' a stunning production of Aces and a Royal Flush, or 'The Great Houdini Napkin Escape,' a unique card penetration with a surprising 8-ball climax. Experience 'Incantation #2,' where a Joker mysteriously transforms into a spectator's selection in their own hand, using an easy P-Top switch that bypasses the need for a double lift. For a complete closer, 'The Play' turns spectators into actors, building a magical production together, with included artwork for your props. With 'Riffle Deeper,' you're not just learning tricks; you're learning complete, audience-tested presentations that will leave a lasting impression.
Expert Endorsements and Your Magical Journey
Renowned magicians like Marc DeSouza, John Luka, Rudy Tinoco, and Norm Cattell have praised 'Riffle Deeper' for its originality, deceptive techniques, and invaluable insights into presentation and the creative process. They highlight the book's ability to teach effective card magic without difficult sleight of hand, delivering routines that are both engaging and professional. This e-book is more than a guide; it's a mentor, breaking new ground in card magic and providing a roadmap for developing truly compelling effects. Elevate your magic, impress your audience, and discover the joy of performing powerful, deceptive illusions with 'Riffle Deeper' by Marv Long. It's time to make your magic look harder than it is.
Original Specs
Did you ever notice how so many “self working” tricks look like self working tricks?
The truth is, in most cases, you’ve got to have some moves or all you get is… procedures. This is an 81 page e-book of magic that is easy to do but looks like much harder sleight of hand. We call them AAM’s (Almost a Move) because they aren’t really sleight of hand. This is stuff you can do. The major technique in this book consists of 6 variations of the ancient cut-deeper force but this version stands it on its ear. Take a look at the video for just one example. We also have some other easy replacements for normally difficult moves. Every new handling includes a video example to make everything even easier to learn.
But what the book is mostly about is the 12 entertaining tricks. We teach the moves, and then we show how they can be used by developing complete, fully scripted routines exploring the creative process and suggestions for making them yours.
12 Fun Routines
The Nice Deck
A deck that delivers Aces when asked and finally a Royal Flush climax. If you can turn over cards you can do the Riffle Deeper.
The Great Houdini Napkin Escape
Really different, a card penetration with a surprise 8 ball production.
Incantation #2
The Joker changes to the spectator’s selection in their hand. Uses the easy P-Top switch - no double lift required.
Relax and Kickback
A card magically bounces back. Two versions of sleight free visual magic.
I’m Never Wrong Twice
The laughs keep coming as the magician continues to fail determining the selection until the magical surprise climax.
The Play
This is a full presentation piece suitable for a closer. Lot’s of spectator involvement as they become actors in a play and bring the magic to the production themselves. We include the artwork so you can print your own props.
…And 6 more
“Your book certainly breaks new ground. The moves you created are great additions to any magician's toolbox and really are deceptive. The routines range from good to great. There are one or two that I will be trying out in my performances. I especially like a number of the presentations you've created as well.” - Marc DeSouza
“Marv Long has developed twelve delightful effects utilizing new handlings of The Cut-Deeper Force. You will learn some effective card magic without resorting to difficult sleight of hand and without the magic having the appearance of being a mathematical monstrosity. In addition, each effect is fully scripted. Highly recommended! – John Luka
“The riffle deeper move is brilliant! To control a freely selected card while forcing another (and without really doing anything) made me smile. The riffle deeper reverse control is beautiful. I will be adding this and a number of the other moves to my arsenal...I would highly recommend it to any magician.”- Rudy Tinoco
“It was a very fun read and it struck me that if I were still teaching magic I would use your book as example of a great book to teach actual magic effects instead of moves and tricks. I enjoyed how it progressed from your basic Riffle Deeper "almost moves" to teaching you effects to do with the moves, and then to some more complicated effects done by adding other easy/basic moves. All the while tying everything together in compelling effects and explaining your own thinking about how the effect was developed. This creative process is something that most books neglect and I find it invaluable in improving my magic.” - Norm Cattell
