I would distinguish between an "opener" and "Attention getters." Most of these are openers-- the first routine you do that hits hard. An attention getter is something that steals everyones attention and gets them to look at you-- I would LOVE if we had a video just on attention getters as this is the hardest part of close up by far. Typically I do my fire wallet as attention getter, especially in loud enviorments. Then I do a $1 to $100 as my opener. Attention getters-- Fire Wallet, Appearing cane, and any one liners.
I think Kolossal Killer is a strong opener from my experience. I love it. I’ve also opened strolling sets with 2 card monte. Both are very strong openers.
David Stone does a walkaround version of Red Hot Mama. It is totally doable, you just need to have a spectator hand as a table or use your coat handkerchief pocket as as holder.
Gregory Wilson's Fist full of Dollars is fantastic. I had bought it over a year ago and forgot about it-- found it in my account last month. Such a fantastic coin routine!!!! I also like to open with a coin effect when doing walk around. For card effects, Chicago Opener just always fries people as an opener for cards.
Chicago opener is even better standing though. Instead of placing a talbe or in the spectators hand you can drop it on the ground, it wont flip around if you just drop it. It's really strong cause the card is so far away from your hands on the ground.
I know it wasn't featured on penguin magic but The Mentalist / magician Spidey put out a tutorial on his UA-cam channel called the most incredible card trick you ever learn which is a variation on the Chicago opener and it is amazing!
At number five they lumped together all of the bill transformations. Hundy 500, Heiny 500, Real Change, Extreme Burn 1.0, Extreme Burn 2.0, Extreme Burn 2.0 Locked and Loaded etc.
Hey there! We make mention of Max Maven on this list. This was filmed just before his passing. We love you Max ❤
Great comment! Max was absolutely fabulous in many, many ways! He will always be missed.
I would distinguish between an "opener" and "Attention getters." Most of these are openers-- the first routine you do that hits hard. An attention getter is something that steals everyones attention and gets them to look at you-- I would LOVE if we had a video just on attention getters as this is the hardest part of close up by far.
Typically I do my fire wallet as attention getter, especially in loud enviorments. Then I do a $1 to $100 as my opener.
Attention getters-- Fire Wallet, Appearing cane, and any one liners.
No mare what you used to open or close.as long you are good at it and got the attention of the audience will work w anything. Very simple!
I think Kolossal Killer is a strong opener from my experience. I love it. I’ve also opened strolling sets with 2 card monte. Both are very strong openers.
David Stone does a walkaround version of Red Hot Mama. It is totally doable, you just need to have a spectator hand as a table or use your coat handkerchief pocket as as holder.
Another great video! Thank you guys for these top 10 vids, love them. My favorite opener would be Redline by Dan Hauss!!!
Great opener! It was suggested but didn't get enough votes.
Now I must see "Table thru Bottle" performed! 😂😂😂
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Gregory Wilson's Fist full of Dollars is fantastic. I had bought it over a year ago and forgot about it-- found it in my account last month. Such a fantastic coin routine!!!! I also like to open with a coin effect when doing walk around. For card effects, Chicago Opener just always fries people as an opener for cards.
Chicago Closer by Michael O'Brien is a killer version but obviously a closer, not an opener
Nice list! Here are my personal favorites:
Invisible Deck
Double Cross
Dirty Pool
What is your other 7 to ad to your personal favourites?
B'Wave absolutely 💯
I do a muscle pass routine that definitely gets their attention. I also like Daryl’s Odd Quad… it kills every time.
Chicago opener is even better standing though. Instead of placing a talbe or in the spectators hand you can drop it on the ground, it wont flip around if you just drop it. It's really strong cause the card is so far away from your hands on the ground.
Man, you guys are GREAT! I love these videos!
These top 10 lists are magic porn😂
When I was doing restaurant magic, I would always start with Short Hop by Mark Jenest. And it always got great reactions!
You guys gotta do livestreams again, the pre recorded ones are great but it's funner in the moment
Two card Transpo is easy, quick and get's good reactions..
Super Sucker looks to be a great opener for walk around. It takes place in the right space, is eye candy (literally), and you give away the lollipop.
Anychance you guys could do an episode for openers for strolling mentalism? Great video as always guys
Justin Miller put #9 together , I purchased from him prior to Vulpines release- gets awesome reactions, JM is man ✊
Omni deck is great for closing and opening
Threefly was created by Jon Towsend, not Kenner.
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I know it wasn't featured on penguin magic but The Mentalist / magician Spidey put out a tutorial on his UA-cam channel called the most incredible card trick you ever learn which is a variation on the Chicago opener and it is amazing!
We love Spidey!
I'm surprised that extreme burn isn't on the list that has to be on there in my opinion
It is. We lumped all the $1-100 bill changes together. Hundy 500, Heiny 500, Extreme Burn 1.0 & 2.0, Profit, Real Change, etc.
Homeboy on the right reminds me of a lost Wilson brother from The Beach Boys.
Hey Nick , which fire wallet do to recommend and where to find good routines with it ? Thanks.
Yes I agrre all 3 fly magic are great I usually perform one by JOSHUA JAY ...the responds are aweeesoommeee.I make them speakless and jaw dropping
Great vid chaps. Eric, you are starting to look and sound more like a post massive diet Bert from Big Bang each time I see you! 🤣
Extreme Burn is the GOAT. If u want an absolute scream getter, Kickback by Ryan Swigert is unbeatable
hope you guys do youtube thing again????
Where are you? This is youtube.
what is your favourite version of three fly
I'm shocked extreme burn wasn't in it
At number five they lumped together all of the bill transformations. Hundy 500, Heiny 500, Real Change, Extreme Burn 1.0, Extreme Burn 2.0, Extreme Burn 2.0 Locked and Loaded etc.
You didn't mention NFW which is surprising
Yeah, it didn't come up in the Instagram poll. It's a great trick though.
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Fun fact : first I saw Hundy 500 or I realized I saw it was criss angel on his special
I wonder about beards.... Like would you be ok if it was gone?
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I have personally used Poker Test 2.0 at a walk around gig. It kills. One guy just flipped me a $20 tip after I performed it. He was stunned.