Magic Video - Dee Christopher - Dichotomy
Description & Effect
The Intuitive Divide: An 'Out Of This World' Revolution
Dee Christopher's 'Dichotomy' is a revolutionary take on the classic 'Out Of This World' plot, transforming a renowned card mystery into a powerful, in-the-hands miracle designed for the modern performer. Imagine approaching a spectator, engaging them in a conversation about intuition and the subtle feelings that guide us. You introduce a deck of cards, which is genuinely shuffled and mixed, dispelling any notion of trickery from the outset. You then hand half the deck to your participant, inviting them to deal the cards into two piles, one by one, right onto their own outstretched palms or any convenient surface. There's no specific instruction for them to follow, just a simple request to deal.
A Miracle Unfolds in Their Hands
The spectator completes the dealing, creating two seemingly random piles. With a dramatic reveal, you show the impossible: one pile contains exclusively red cards, and the other, astonishingly, all black cards. The participant, having done all the dealing themselves, is left with an unforgettable experience of having achieved the impossible, guided by an unseen force. This isn't just a card trick; it's a demonstration of incredible intuition and chance that resonates deeply with audiences. Dee Christopher's ingenious methodology makes the spectator the true star of this inexplicable separation.
Engineered for Modern Performance
'Dichotomy' directly addresses the limitations of traditional 'Out Of This World' variations. Dee Christopher, a master of practical magic, has meticulously stripped away the need for a table and, crucially, the requirement for a pre-stacked or un-shuffled deck. This makes 'Dichotomy' incredibly versatile and suitable for any performing situation, from intimate close-up settings to demanding walk-around environments. The method is clean, direct, and allows you to focus entirely on presentation, making the magic feel organic and spontaneous. With 'Dichotomy,' you're equipped with a powerhouse effect that's ready to perform anywhere, anytime, leaving audiences utterly bewildered by its deceptive simplicity and profound impact. This digital download provides you with all the insights and techniques needed to master this contemporary classic.
Original Specs
An Out Of This World variation, streamlined and ready for performing situations without a table.
BASIC EFFECT:
The performer talks about intuition, chance and that little feeling we get when we know something is right, or wrong. A deck of cards is introduced and legitimately shuffled. Half the deck is put away to streamline the demonstration. The other half is then handed to the spectator and the performer offers his/her outstretched palms as a surface to deal on to. The spectator deals the cards into two piles about equal amounts of cards in each, but in no specific order. Once all the cards are dealt, the performer shows that in one pile all the reds have been dealt, in the other all blacks! The spectator has managed to separate the cards, without knowing how.
BENEFITS:
The necessity of a table and the fact that you can't perform the original OOTW with a mixed up deck always put Dee off the method, despite loving the effect. He has stripped out everything to make this simple, direct and an in the hands demonstration, built for the modern day street and walk around performer.
1st edition 2011; 12 pages.
word count: 2265 which is equivalent to 9 standard pages of text
