Card Competition Review - 9/9/04

11 October 2004

Not many members were present, but several guests and prospective members kept numbers up. Only two entrants turned up, so Paul Leacy gallantly stepped in to make up the requisite number for the competition.

Mike Pettit opened with an oil and water routine. He then performed an inexplicable routine with a 'colour changing deck' theme. A memorable and visually stunning illusion, which needs to be seen to be 'disbelieved'. Mike suffered some misfortune with his final effect, but finished with grace and dignity.

Paul Leacy started with some comedy card locations. He then performed a 'Cards Across' routine, causing three cards to travel from one spectator to another. He finished by finding a signed card folded up in his shoe. Strong magic was enhanced by his natural, easygoing and humorous presentation.

Matthew Parr successfully divined a blackjack and poker hand before demonstrating his technical mastery of the pasteboards. He caused the four queens to disappear and then flip over in the pack. Then a signed card jumped from one packet to another and back again. He ended with a very clean and direct prediction. Powerful stuff!

With little preparation, Paul Leacy performed some excellent card magic and deservedly won the trophy! He also made the tea!

Giles

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