Magic Video - In Between by Michal Kociolek
Description & Effect
Michal Kociolek, renowned for his exceptional graphic design work and, more importantly, his incredibly clever approach to card magic, invites you into his world with 'In Between'. This digital download unveils a truly baffling sandwich-style effect that will leave your audience utterly astonished. Prepare to add a masterpiece of mental and physical deception to your repertoire.
The Impossible Effect
Imagine this scenario: A spectator freely selects two cards, and then, using their values and suits, mentally conjures a third, imagined card. With your back completely turned, the spectator takes their two chosen cards and buries them face-up anywhere within the deck. You then reclaim the deck, execute a single, deceptive shuffle, and spread the cards. Astonishingly, nestled face-down, perfectly 'in between' the spectator's two face-up selections, is the very card they only thought of moments before. This isn't just a trick; it's a profound moment of magic that defies explanation.
Master the Genius Method
This comprehensive 36-page ebook delves deep into the ingenious and devilish method behind 'In Between'. Michal leaves no stone unturned, meticulously detailing every nuance of the routine. You'll learn not one, but three distinct versions of this incredible effect. Among them is the infamous 'supercharged' version, a rendition so fair and deceptive that it's guaranteed to fool even your most jaded magician friends – a testament to Michal's brilliance. While the effect does require proficiency in the faro shuffle, the sheer impossibility and visual impact of 'In Between' make learning this technique an incredibly worthwhile endeavor for any aspiring or experienced card magician. The ebook also provides 'beyond the call in completeness' crediting, ensuring you understand the lineage and inspiration behind this modern classic.
Praise from the Masters
'In Between' has garnered enthusiastic praise from some of the magic world's most respected minds. Jack Carpenter exclaims, 'Bravo! Your original 'In Between' is just marvelous, but the 'supercharged' version would have, without question, thoroughly fooled the pants off me if you had simply performed it for me.' Jean-Jacques Sanvert adds, 'Not only this routine (and its variations) will badly fool people, but you will also badly fool yourself the 1st time you do it. Welcome to the very clever magic of Michal Kociolek.' Harapan Ong perfectly encapsulates the feeling, stating, 'This trick is just way too clever - you will fool yourself doing it the first time, and actually every time after that as well.' Bob Farmer praises Michal's specialty in 'incredibly clever stacked deck effects which always possess methods of labyrinthian beauty.' Join the ranks of those who have been completely captivated by Michal Kociolek's genius.
Original Specs
You probably know Michal Kociolek as the designer of our numerous book and DVD covers. You may not know, though, that apart from being a talented graphic designer, he's also a very clever magician who specializes in card magic. This ebook focuses on a rather intriguing Sandwich-style effect.
The spectator picks two cards, and using their values and suits, imagines a third card. The spectator then buries the two selections anywhere in the deck, face-up, while the performer has his back turned. The performer takes the deck back, executes one shuffle and spreads the deck. Sandwiched between the two face-up selections is one face down card; the spectator’s imagined card. "In Between" is simply a fooler.
This 36-page ebook covers the ingenious and devilish method behind this trick, its three versions (one of which, the "supercharged" version, will fool your magician friends -- is so fair it's not funny), and the crediting that's "beyond the call in completeness".
Even though the trick requires the ability to faro shuffle, an impossible looking effect like this is worth learning the technique if you haven't mastered it yet."
"Bravo! Your original "In Between" is just marvelous, but the "supercharged" version would have, without question, thoroughly fooled the pants off me if you had simply performed it for me." Jack Carpenter"What Jack Carpenter said!" Tomas Blomberg"Not only this routine (and its variations) will badly fool people, but you will also badly fool yourself the 1st time you do it. Welcome to the very clever magic of Michal Kociolek." Jean-Jacques Sanvert"My seething hatred for Michal's genius can be best explained by the contents within these pages. This trick is just way too clever - you will fool yourself doing it the first time, and actually every time after that as well." Harapan Ong"Michal Kociolek specializes in incredibly clever stacked deck effects which always possess methods of labyrinthian beauty. His manuscript, In Between, is in this line, and features several versions of a very unique effect: a card merely thought of appears sandwiched between two other cards." Bob Farmer
