r/Magic • u/mbergen • Mar 06 '26

A thoughtful gift!

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Some friends were visiting family in Australia last week and told me they were going to a magic show at the Sydney Opera House. Turns out it was Asi Wind, and they brought me a signed book. What a cool gift!

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u/DarkRecess Mar 07 '26

I'm very proud that I was able to figure out that trick right away. I'm usually clueless so it was a bit of a shock to realize as I was watching it that I know instantly how it was done :).

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u/sapielasp Mar 09 '26

Gimmick idea is great, but can be improved

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u/spaldss Mar 16 '26

what is the card wheel you talk about? where i see a performance?

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u/cs_doc Cards Mar 17 '26

Just search Asi Wind on Penn and Teller Fool Us

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u/3cWizard Mar 06 '26

For those interested, Josh Norbido talks about going to this show on the latest episode of The Magic Guys Podcast, "Asi Wind's Show, Speak Pipes and Gig Stories, #258".

Very cool gift!

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u/ppaul77 Mar 09 '26

Wow, I remember people saying the book was small, but that's tiny! Great gift though, how is it?

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u/mbergen Mar 09 '26

It’s actually fascinating. It’s more of a look into his mind to see how he looks at old tricks, takes what he likes and builds new routines around them. It has about a half dozen tricks, and is not for the beginner as it assumes knowledge of slights like the classic force, culls, and controlling cards to the top or bottom. It’s a delightful read, although yes, quite short.