Well done Nique - as thorough of a review given the nature of the effect! I've had this for quite a while now and had the benefit of seeing Chris perform this via a zoom call. He was very gracious with his time when I had questions. As a fan of drawing duplications I think CTRL-C has a lot of good things going for it.
I think that was a good review given the challenges you mentioned. I saw Chris perform this at Blackpool and I’ll be honest I was fooled but I’ve parted with large sums of money on effects before and been disappointed so tried to be more judicious. Like you say I think stressing what took place and how fair it was is key as my issue is that the drawing they are left with (their billet) could lead them to a conclusion that I don’t think is at play here.
I have it. I like the idea of having the spec seal it in the first envelope. But i think i will omit the outer envelope and go with something else beyond there. I just cannot justify the use of the outer envelope. Anyone else feel the same?
In my opinion, CTRL-C is WAY over priced, compared to other effects using a similar method. Yes, the choreography or handling is a little different, but that does not make it worth $200. Plus, there are so many other, really good ways to do a DD.
It's a way overpriced product which is a huge disappointment to a friend I know who has purchased this since it's basically the same method as another product that Rawlins already previously released. Learning a slightly new spin on an old idea is not worth $200. Sad to see how people are getting ripped off. I completely agree with what other people have already stated- get rid of the second envelope - (because the second envelope makes the routine nonsensical).
Chris Rawlins burned his name with this immoral release. I wonder if it was worth the money, his CTRL-C idea definitely wasn't. The idea and not even the described handling are new. Chris Rawlins is a disgrace to our scene! I say it very clearly and I hope that the justified criticism is heard here and that more money is not thrown down this person's throat.
I appreciate that you have wrestled with the issue of fairness to all people concerned. And you have disclosed your sense of potential conflict of duties. If you had never met its creator, would your review have been different? If you had paid for it yourself, would you feel under the same pressure to so carefully weigh your words? You are a professional who can spread the $200 cost over the 200 performances. Mr Rawlins has convinced himself and you that he offers value, in some sense, for the price. However, as you most appropriately disclose, even you prefer not to use it, and for free. And $200 might not entirely exclude enthusiasts who would perform it on far fewer occasions. They reasonably expect something really good and really innovative. They'd prefer a much lower price, with fewer supplies and with the option of refills--or simply to go to the stationery store, it appears. Saying that the creator has a right to choose the price simply does not apply with its usual force when the buyer does not know what is bought. The seller does know, and there's is an matter of reputation as well as an ethical duty to price the product in a reasonable way, with due regard for the extra value created by the new product or by the new application of an older idea.
@@niquetan Hello. You are very quick and efficient in checking comments! I had drafted them just before watching the last minute--and then I edited them, so I hope that my revised comments are better than than the earlier ones and that the heart still applies!
I don't mind paying $200 for something if it will keep it out the hands of people who want to reveal Magic and mentalism! They are destroying our art form and it is becoming increasingly harder 2 create Wonder for people. For example the thump tip should cost $100
As you describe the effect, it’s the DD holy grail and worth the price. However, does doing ‘that something’ reduce the effect to mere wine-goblet status? Your authoritative answer is what viewers expect from a reviewer. There are lots of DDs around, as you say. More than subjective preference is involved in choosing which. It's not ice cream, and you like vanilla best. There’s skill-level, angles, practicality and context, which are objective limitations. _Why_ don’t you do it? (Even for free!) You give a good clue at the end, but If there is a risk that only few of us can apply skills in scripting and presentation to succeed, this should be reflected in a much lower price... If one in five can do it, $40? It boils down to a simple point: is the effect really as strong and convincing as it is claimed? Apparently, it's very strong, but only as remembered... Does CTL-C deliver what it appears to, or are buyers misled? If it’s a marvellously-improved effect with a brilliant, new, simple application of a known principle, it _might_ be worth the price-even if you exclaim ‘Doh!’ when you learn the secret. Shoudn't the marketing stress that a particular skill in delivery is essential? I'm thankful that after the wincing and handwringing, you eventually made the point you needed to. So congratulations for good honest work--but should you have put yourself into such an awkward position in the first place?
I use it since 2008! It is also sold for many years now. I keep hearing this argument with nearly every release that used the very well known core method.
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Thank you 4 the review!
Well done Nique - as thorough of a review given the nature of the effect! I've had this for quite a while now and had the benefit of seeing Chris perform this via a zoom call. He was very gracious with his time when I had questions. As a fan of drawing duplications I think CTRL-C has a lot of good things going for it.
if the performance not present uncut so i can't figure it out so spectator may figure it out, or you assume if we know magic well we can get mehod?!
Fair review. Thank you!
Hmmmm....My mind is "Steaming" with ideas (wink...wink) 🤭
Love this one!! As always...
What will happen...what will not happen... 😂😂...could also be control - c.... controversy...CTRL-C 😂😂😂...you are awesome man
Hi', CTRL C seams (to me) to be really really really close to Ali Nouira "Steam 2.0" product ! ... isn't it the case ? and if so Is Ali credited ?
It'd be nice to know what method you use that you find preferable to this item.
Another great review, thanks brother
Deftly done. I agree with everything you said.
Close your eyes and it’s like listening to Bruce Lee do a magic review. I enjoyed it.
I’m really on the fence about purchasing. I’m leaning towards buying it. I have been waiting for reviews. Thank you for your review!
Watch Luca Volpe’s or wait for another review to pop up before deciding! 👍🏻
I been search for the facebook group and cant find it
I think that was a good review given the challenges you mentioned. I saw Chris perform this at Blackpool and I’ll be honest I was fooled but I’ve parted with large sums of money on effects before and been disappointed so tried to be more judicious. Like you say I think stressing what took place and how fair it was is key as my issue is that the drawing they are left with (their billet) could lead them to a conclusion that I don’t think is at play here.
Thank you for that, it’s encouraging! 👍🏻
Great review!!
So many good methods for this, why pay $200 for a new one?
Great review 👏. This is awesome 👌
Great review Nique! Its a tough one to talk about for sure.
Great work as always in the tutorial video for CTRL-C! 👍🏻
Great review ⭐️
I have it. I like the idea of having the spec seal it in the first envelope. But i think i will omit the outer envelope and go with something else beyond there. I just cannot justify the use of the outer envelope. Anyone else feel the same?
Agreed about the first moment of them sealing the first envelope themselves.
Well done! 😀
Thank you Marc!
Nice review. Always tough to review stuff like this.
Thank you for that; it’s very encouraging.
In my opinion, CTRL-C is WAY over priced, compared to other effects using a similar method. Yes, the choreography or handling is a little different, but that does not make it worth $200. Plus, there are so many other, really good ways to do a DD.
It's a way overpriced product which is a huge disappointment to a friend I know who has purchased this since it's basically the same method as another product that Rawlins already previously released. Learning a slightly new spin on an old idea is not worth $200. Sad to see how people are getting ripped off. I completely agree with what other people have already stated- get rid of the second envelope - (because the second envelope makes the routine nonsensical).
I have never performed it and I don't have it, but I will review it. Doesn't make any sense!
Chris Rawlins burned his name with this immoral release. I wonder if it was worth the money, his CTRL-C idea definitely wasn't. The idea and not even the described handling are new. Chris Rawlins is a disgrace to our scene! I say it very clearly and I hope that the justified criticism is heard here and that more money is not thrown down this person's throat.
I appreciate that you have wrestled with the issue of fairness to all people concerned. And you have disclosed your sense of potential conflict of duties. If you had never met its creator, would your review have been different? If you had paid for it yourself, would you feel under the same pressure to so carefully weigh your words?
You are a professional who can spread the $200 cost over the 200 performances. Mr Rawlins has convinced himself and you that he offers value, in some sense, for the price. However, as you most appropriately disclose, even you prefer not to use it, and for free.
And $200 might not entirely exclude enthusiasts who would perform it on far fewer occasions. They reasonably expect something really good and really innovative. They'd prefer a much lower price, with fewer supplies and with the option of refills--or simply to go to the stationery store, it appears.
Saying that the creator has a right to choose the price simply does not apply with its usual force when the buyer does not know what is bought. The seller does know, and there's is an matter of reputation as well as an ethical duty to price the product in a reasonable way, with due regard for the extra value created by the new product or by the new application of an older idea.
Thanks for that, you make good points and I hope people read them here. 👍🏻
@@niquetan Hello. You are very quick and efficient in checking comments! I had drafted them just before watching the last minute--and then I edited them, so I hope that my revised comments are better than than the earlier ones and that the heart still applies!
I don't mind paying $200 for something if it will keep it out the hands of people who want to reveal Magic and mentalism! They are destroying our art form and it is becoming increasingly harder 2 create Wonder for people. For example the thump tip should cost $100
You really think the Chinese won't duplicate this and sell it for $3?
@@twatmunro that's true however most guys don't know about the Chinese sites
Sounds more like a 20 dollar trick than 200.
As you describe the effect, it’s the DD holy grail and worth the price. However, does doing ‘that something’ reduce the effect to mere wine-goblet status? Your authoritative answer is what viewers expect from a reviewer. There are lots of DDs around, as you say. More than subjective preference is involved in choosing which. It's not ice cream, and you like vanilla best. There’s skill-level, angles, practicality and context, which are objective limitations. _Why_ don’t you do it? (Even for free!) You give a good clue at the end, but If there is a risk that only few of us can apply skills in scripting and presentation to succeed, this should be reflected in a much lower price... If one in five can do it, $40?
It boils down to a simple point: is the effect really as strong and convincing as it is claimed? Apparently, it's very strong, but only as remembered... Does CTL-C deliver what it appears to, or are buyers misled? If it’s a marvellously-improved effect with a brilliant, new, simple application of a known principle, it _might_ be worth the price-even if you exclaim ‘Doh!’ when you learn the secret. Shoudn't the marketing stress that a particular skill in delivery is essential?
I'm thankful that after the wincing and handwringing, you eventually made the point you needed to. So congratulations for good honest work--but should you have put yourself into such an awkward position in the first place?
Rawlin is undoubtedly amazing creator 👍
Nicely reviews as usual
Amazing you are 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
White dwarf is better, i think
The method IS totally new to most of us. Butting up against the TOO PERFECT THEORY.
Also, a good DD can, as you say, be done in other ways.
I use it since 2008!
It is also sold for many years now.
I keep hearing this argument with nearly every release that used the very well known core method.
@@2000WTube I don't mind paying money for something so that it's kept out of the hands of the a****** UA-camrs that reveal magic and mentalism