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Function 9 Review

February 21st, 2011 1:18pm
Rating:
Reviewed by makaplan
This DVD says it has 9 routines but there are a couple of added bonus ideas that add to that total. I'll review each item and then the overall DVD
VGH(a+b) is a good card trick. It is visual and entertaining but is my least favorite effect on the DVD. It also is probably the most finger busting effect on the DVD.
Pen(in)Bottle. Wow! While many of the ideas are not new they are combined for an effect that leaves your audience in total amazement. This is a well structured routine that builds nicely.
TRANSport. An odd idea that is relatively easy aand unexpected. The rubberband vanish from their cellphone is OK but when they look down and see it on your cellphone which they've been holding, the shock on their face is great.
susPENDED is a quickie that is visual and shcoking. It is relatively easy and is a good member of a set of effects with rubberbands.
LOADED(1.0) a decent card and then the deck to impossible location
LOADED(2.0) A card and then the deck to impossible location with an added touch that is wonderful and raises the effect to another level.
fricTION a rubberband thru bill routine that is good. It takes great care to make the effect look truly convincing. If done well, it is a great effect that shocks the viewers.
SUGAR(free) a visual quickie. This is one I won't be doing but it it a very visual effect.
TRANsit. This was released separately. It is a good rubberband effect that is visual and totally impossible looking. The initial setup is a pain but it need only be done once.

These are with the possible exception of LOADED(2.0) definitely closeup or small group effects. Calen does an excellent job both performing the effects and explaining them. He goes over problems he has had in past performances and teaches how to avoid them.

My only quibble with the production is a very annoying visual that is repeated at the beginning of each effect and explanation. It has flashing high power lamps and inexplicable shots. I hope to see more from Calen but hopefully without the annoying self-centered repetitous and unnecessary intro video.

Product info for Function 9

Author: Morelli, Calen
Average Rating:  (1)
Retail Price: $39.95
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Function 9 is a collection of nine effects from the mind of Calen Morelli. These 2 discs contain effects that are practical and hard hitting using everything from playing cards to rubber bands to chewing gum. Each effect is taught in detail covering over 3 hours on the 2 DVDs.

VGH(a+b) = (a) A selected card visually jumps from the deck to your hands, ending in between the spectators hands! (b) An in hands and extremely visual version of Paul Harris' grasshopper effect.

PEN IN BOTTLE = A pen visually jumps inside a full bottle of water.

TRANSPORT = You hold a cell phone and the spectator holds a cell phone. A rubber band is wrapped around the cell phone in your hand. The band visually vanishes from the phone in your hands and reappears on the phone they have been holding the entire time!
=(bonus) = A borrowed ring instantly links onto a few rubber bands worn on your wrist then it melts off just as impossibly.

TRANSPORT(impromptu) = All the great things about transport but impromptu.

SUSPENDED = You hang one band on another. Then in an instant half of the supporting band vanishes for just a moment leaving the band hanging in the air! Pure visual goodness!

LOADED(1.0) = If you perform card under box, you will love this powerful routine!

LOADED(2.0) = A card to hat with a kicker ending that will blow your audience away!

FRICTION = An insanely visual rubber band thru bill routine! Impromptu and easy to learn.

SUGAR FREE = A piece of gum visually jumps from the pack to your mouth, instantly!

TRANSIT = An ordinary rubber band is wrapped around your finger and visually jumps from finger to finger. Calen is back with two new handling on this super visual effect.

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