Polaroid Change

Sep 1, 2007
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Hey guys, haven't reviewed anything in quite some time, so why not review this cool little change that came out in the 1on1 section a couple days ago. I've had a lot to practice, so I haven't been buying a lot, but I got to a point where I needed some new stuff, so you can expect some more reviews from me in the near future. Anyways, back to Polaroid!

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POLAROID CHANGE
by b. smithTotal Runtime: 16.5 Minutes | Download | INTERMEDIATE


Fresh from the underground New York magic scene comes the Polaroid Change by B. Smith. A method never before tipped until now. A card is shaken like a Polaroid and it instantly, visually changes into another card.

Every detail is covered, including angles and practice tips on how to perfect the change. Learn two versions of the change in complete detail, shot on the streets of NYC.


What I say- We first saw Agent Smith perform this in Dan Whites artist confession video posted in the media section. A lot of people had interest in the change, so I'm sure a lot of people were happy when they say there was a place to learn it. As you can see in the video its a very visual change that happens pretty quickly. Its a little knacky, and quite angle sensitive, but what visual color change isn't? A lot of people have been complaining about its angle sensitivity, but if Bob Smith uses it, you should be able to do the same. And with the teaching in this download you should have NO PROBLEM performing this change.

The teaching is phenomenal. Bob Smith teaches everything you need to know to be able to make this change look as good as when he does it. He goes over everything, and teaches a second version that is less visual, but very more angle-friendly.

The quality for me was kind of a surprise. I don't know if T11 wanted to make it look a little gritty, or it was just a mistake, but to me it was quite gritty. Lots of little cracks and things like that. It doesn't effect the teaching at all, you'll still be able to learn it. This was just an observation.

Thats pretty much it. like another forum member said, this change is very bertram like. While it being difficult, if you can get it down, you have a very cool little change on your hands.
 
Sep 1, 2007
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I don't have a problem at all with it being angle sensitive. But I will tell you a short anecdote. My girlfriend is my best/worst critic. She has been fooled by good magic and she has let me know if something is garbage (which only confirms my suspicions). I showed her the demo for this change. She said this: wow, that was pretty visual... but why does he have to cover the card like that at the beginning?
This is exactly what I was thinking. The change is wonderfully visual, and the fact that it is angle sensitive just means that maybe you have to learn to *gasp* manage your audience little bit. But my problem is that the way the card is obscured at the beginning is incredibly unnatural.

Remember this is just my opinion.

Juan
 
May 7, 2008
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MoNTReaL 514 *****!
I don't have a problem at all with it being angle sensitive. But I will tell you a short anecdote. My girlfriend is my best/worst critic. She has been fooled by good magic and she has let me know if something is garbage (which only confirms my suspicions). I showed her the demo for this change. She said this: wow, that was pretty visual... but why does he have to cover the card like that at the beginning?
This is exactly what I was thinking. The change is wonderfully visual, and the fact that it is angle sensitive just means that maybe you have to learn to *gasp* manage your audience little bit. But my problem is that the way the card is obscured at the beginning is incredibly unnatural.

Remember this is just my opinion.

Juan

i know how it's done and there is no need to cover the card.. it just the cameras angle..
 
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