Friday, October 02, 2009

Rich Ferguson's Serial Biller from ellusionist

OK, I received my copy of Serial Biller by Rich Ferguson yesterday and checked out the DVD last night. This is a no-brainer purchase guys. The base effect is direct and astounding. You borrow a dollar from a spectator, have them write down the serial number and then have them tear it to pieces. You then restore the pieces visually and hand them back the bill to confirm the serial number is the same. It simply can not be done.

Now I can't tell you the method, but Ferguson has taken advantage of a natural occurrence in U.S. currency. He mentions this should also work for Canadian and other currencies with serial numbers. This is a very clever exploitation of how currency is printed. Once understood, you will be able to prepare your own gimmicks, so there's no need to purchase anything else. It's all done with real money.

The DVD is much more than a one-trick pony. Like his prior release, Tagged, this DVD covers the thinking and handling of the base effect and then goes off to cover variations on the theme. It covers philosophy, body positions, multiple what-if scenarios, patter suggestions, preparation and more. So at the end of the day, you've received multiple effects, each routine powerful and able to standalone on its own, or be combined for further impact.

One of the best things I noted on the DVD is Ferguson combining Serial Biller with Tagged. At one point in a variation, he borrows a bill, has the serial number noted, and then makes the serial numbers vanish from the bill and appear on the spectator's arm. Freaking awesome.

Frankly, I am rushing out to my bank to go get some money to start playing with this. The effect can be done by novices and advanced magicians alike. He includes multiple handlings for all skill levels. I think Serial Biller should have been called Serial Killer because it is going to slay your audiences. This is a reputation maker.

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All my best,

Steven