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Bob Solari: Vibe Review

One DVD, one concept, four effects and $20 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.

Effect/Method/Ad Copy Integrity

What you're getting is a method for modifying your deck of cards that allows you to perform some very impossible seeming effects with no sleight of hand. I tested it out. I gaffed my deck to see if it works the way he claims. It 100% totally does. It takes about 5 or so minutes to gaff the deck, and you're done. It's a one-time set up. The deck is modified in such a way that it can be handled and shuffled by the spectator without a problem.

The effects shown on the DVD are just examples of how to apply the principle. After watching the DVD, I thought of a couple other applications for the principle as well. My guess is that you will also think of ways to apply this concept to your work. Bill Wisch also offers a simple idea for just gaffing a single card that is very powerful as well.

Take a look at the ad copy. It's 100% accurate. However, don't focus too much on whether you like the effects or not, but rather, focus on how impossible the effect is. Then know that you'll be able to do other effects that seem just as impossible.

Product Quality

The DVD is well produced, well lit, well mic'd, etc. Also, the teaching quality is very good. Solari does a great job teaching you the effects and how to modify your deck. Bill Wisch's effect, Covert Vibrations is taught by Wisch. I had to watch the explanation twice to make sure I understood how he was applying the principle. He wasn't as clear as Solari was. However, after the second time, I fully understood it, so it might just be that I'm a little slow. Either way, all the information is there and is easily learned.

Final Thoughts

Remember: this is a utility concept that you're paying for, so it goes beyond the effects advertised. If you like the effects, you'll LOVE this DVD because it will not only teach you those effects, but it will likely inspire you to add this principle to other effects already in your repertoire.

All of the effects in the DVD can be done with you 100% legitimately blindfolded. The principle allows you to gain certain information about the deck without having to see the deck. If you're looking for something to make your card magic seem even more impossible, then you'll very much appreciate this concept, and with an asking price of $19.95 . . .

Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of Gem.