This e-book isn't amongst my favourites of his releases - but that's mainly due to reading almost of all them, plus the fact that Cameron sets the bar incredibly high in his 'Moments Notice' series, worth checking out!
Still, there are some solid routines here that you will use, so lets get into it.
'Improbable Vs. Impossible' is the first trick taught and a fantastic trick too! Three packets of three are laid out on the table, 3 random cards are selected and each is placed in front of a tabled packet. The random selections once added to their chosen packets cause the other three cards to turn into their mates before ending with an surprising kicker ace production. This is brilliant! Maybe not the most practical effect for walk around as there is a little prep, but the effect is clean, progressive and entertaining.
'Out Of Pocket' is a bill and card transposition. I like the effect but for me, I found the handling used to change the card into the bill a bit weak - this might just be down to my laymen brain being mushed over the years, impairing my vision to see it from a 'real persons' perspective, but either way there's plenty of ways you could alter the handling to create a more striking change. I've also spoken to Dave Forrest about this change as he's seen Cameron do it in person and apparently it completely caught him, so I'll leave you to decide!
'Saving Ace' is an ace production/triumph plot, I thought this was OK but probably my least preferred item.
'Providence' for my mark, brings the e-book back on track, a neat transpo, sandwiching, vanishing, colour changing bundle of madness which is difficult to backtrack and of course effective, Thumbs up!
'Alien Nation' is a cool colour changing back routine with an unsuspecting finish that sees the whole deck change colour. I wasn't a massive fan of the presentation but horses for courses - or however the phrase goes...
'The Just Enough Cut' is an in the hands false cut that retains entire deck order. Easy to do, flashy to a laymen and does exactly what it says on the tin, job done!
The explanations are all very well written, clear and well credited. Cameron has also made the effort to film each effect so that you can get a feel for each trick and see the notes come alive!
Overall this is a great a set of notes which is growing on me, if you haven't been introduced to Cameron's work before now, here's your chance! Thumbs up.
Available at http://www.cameron-francis.com/Card-Trail.php
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