Shootout, Adam Dadswell

Shootout is a visual one handed pop-out move performed on the table.

The pdf is quite detailed, all explanations are adjoined with pics and Adam points out intricate points to address. On the whole the pdf is well written, possibly a bit lengthy at times but I spose it's better to be sure than sorry!

On to the move, how does it look? I've seen Adam use this, he handles the deck loosely and naturally which results with a sudden production as there's no apparent dodginess preceding the pop-out, so to sum up - it does look magical!

Next up the handling. Again there's not a huge amount going on here - which is why the production takes you by surprise. Securing position for the pop-out is quite variable, there's many methods you can use depending on skill level and preference. The pop-out it's self is a gentle move but quite knacky, you'll probably have to explore with different pressures to find the right actions for you but this is definitely learnable in a relatively short space of time.

How practical is it? This definitely has it's limitations but once your in the right setting, the move is fairly angle proof and eye catching, never the less I can't imagine this getting huge reactions without an involving presentation.

Adam also goes into some routines with some guest ideas from Nathan Hickey. Some OK thoughts here, but for me the move works best as single card production rather than a utility move within a routine.

Overall this is a cool move which you'll have fun toying with, regarding it's value to a worker I don't feel this is of huge worth but  fun move for the monkey! Thumbs up.


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