Magicians can discuss double-lifts endessly. Beginners should learn a simple double-lift and work on presentation. As you become more advanced, there are a slew of double-lifts to choose from. Some people prefer double-lifts that appear to be "natural"--that is, they appear to be done just like a spectator would do them. Some people prefer fancier double-lifts. You'll be best off if you experiment with different double-lifts and choose one that you can do well and fits with your style.
By: YRK
I also prefer the Daley Strike double Lift. It's not easy (it took me
a good 6-9 months to master) but it is the most convincing and
economical. Economical in the sense of "economy of motion" (a Vernon
principle).
I learned it out of Daryl's Ambitious Card Omnibus (Great Book for a card man). Ironically, Daryl now does the LJ snap double. I lost some respect for the guy.
For a beginner, learn the snap and do the snap. But, learn the strike and keep practicing until you get it performance ready.
By: Ricky B
In response to the above post
If you learned your DL from Daryl and he now does something else,
maybe he knows something you don't. This is not intended to be a flame
but a suggestion to think about why he changed. It can't be because he
doesn't know how to do the DL you learned from him.
Just a thought.
By: Dave Gripenwaldt
The one I use most is a strike double. I don't say it's the best (a
push off double is), but it's the one I migrate to.
By: Red
Well....I don't like get ready's...so I have practiced hard and this
my favourite:
Double push over and turning the card in a stud dealing way.
It's hard....but with practice it looks perfect.
Ask someone to turn a card.....most off the times they will push the card off...and turn it around in stud dealing kind off way......
By: don
my 2 are the lj snap with a twist. i thumb count 2 cards but the index
finger doesnt enter the deck. the thumb after counting lifts up the
two cards at that corner and just slide the 2 as 1 to the right into
the waiting right hand. the other is i think called a hit lift, where
the right index finger lifts the top 2 cards, the first with the right
flange and the second by the index finger tip. it is one smooth
motion.
By: Gregory Lee
How do you thumb count when the spectator is looking and not get
caught; I would think that the thumb count is the only weakness of the
snap double.
By: Zhi Wei
Instead of pushing the double down firm and getting the snapping
sound, push it down gently and there will be almost no snapping
sound. Also, regarding the thumb counting bit, just a little
misdirection and no one will notice the thumb count.
By: Chris
There aren't any big problems with thumb counting while the
spectator's are focused on your hands. I've had people totally
"burning" my hands and they see nothing while I prepare for and
execute the snap double.
The only real troublesome angle is from the left on level with the deck because they can see the actual counting. It's a bit easier to hide the move while they are looking down at the deck rather than from the side. Of course there are ways to cover the count even from the level on the left (allowing hand to hover over deck slightly while counting, etc.).
If anything, I'd say the actual snap is the main weakness. It can sometimes make people suspicious; cards just don't normally snap when being lifted off the deck. If you slow down the move a little, you can actually eliminate most of the "snap" sound.
By: TJ
Greg,
I have that move down really good. I' am able to thumb cout really fast. From the audience view they could only see me thumb count one card. I add he other one in very quickly. It looks exactly the same when flipping one or 2. Just get the move down pat greg and you'll be amazed at how bullet proof it is!!
By: TJ
I use the Larry Jennungs Snap DL. I've been working on it for a long
time and have it down pat. I can also do the thumb count when trhe
spec is looking and not get caught. It's a great sleight when
perfected!!
By: joe
I do Martin Nash's Knock out.
It is taught on Greg Wilson's Vid. and Martin's Book, " Ever So Sleightly."
If you do doubles, eventually you have to learn a no get ready lift.
By: Eddie O.
I use the one that was mentioned in another post. You use your thumb
and middle finger as an axis and you spin the card around. Doing this
it makes a strong impression that you only have one card. A friend of
mine in The Louisville Magic Club taught me this one. Sorry I don't
the name of it.
By: Ron Murphy
In his book, Paul Curry Presents, he has a real cool double lift
called The Drawback Double Lift that looks very natural and unlike any
double lift I/ve ever seen. Check it out. Ron
By: Anthony aka WhiteRabbit
I have used the Snap Double taught by Daryl for awhile now and, in my
opinion, is the best double lift move.
By: Ken Simmons
The best Double Lift techinque, I maintain, is Marlo's "Hit" Double
Lift/Take - it's a knack thing but once you have it down, it beats all
others, period. The big thing about get-ready's... no get ready here.
Whether Daryl reads this board does not cobcern me, he maintains the Jennings Double is the best - I could NOT disagree more, very un-natural and will I can (will) argue this forever-- people just do not do this-- years ago, and even today, ask ANY spectator (lay person) to show you the top card of the deck-- results will be obvious...
By: Marty
I believe in the book "Stars of Magic", teaches an instantaneous
double lift with no push off and no get ready. It's more of a double
turnover than a double lift. It's the one I use most often. I love it
personally.
By: Frank Yuen
Brother Hamman teaches a double push off technique in his "Secrets of
Brother John Hamman"
By: slider
Thanks to all who answered my message about the Greg Wilson video
"Double Take" teaching double lift techniques. I will probably pick it
up based on the recommendations I got.
A few of the posts mentioned a no get ready double lift called the "Double push off" and said that it was not addressed in this video. Can anyone tell me where I can find more information about this technique.
By: Dave Gripenwaldt
Check out the work on the second deal in "Expert At The Card Table" -
same technique.
By: Red
I know for sure that it can be found in Card college #3....and get the
other parts too.....they are great.
By: Jucc
I agree with you completely - pinkie count is really a
great tool for D-lift (invisible getready!:) ).One should really avoid
using thumb- or "pushing & pulling the 2 cards" -methods. These two so
often used are SOOOO obvious unless you are heavy in missdirection.
By: Hey-Suz!
In his video ASHER WELL DONE, Magico extraordinaire Lee Asher performs
a BOSS (Wonderful!) one-handed double lift within the context of an
effect called The Revolutionary Change.
I was hoping that a more experienced (in magic, that is.....) friend might take the time to guide me towards the inspiration (video or print:) )! ) for Asher's unique doublelift?
By: Nathan Marsh
Haven't seen the video, but went to a workshop he gave this summer in
Paris in which he taught his Diving Board Double (availible in his
Paris notes, which should be being sold somewhere here), including a
one-handed version, which is stellar...It's a great move i highly
recommend...
By: Aaron
The move is Asher's. You can find it in his Le Asher notes.
By: Mike Cardini
Friends, Let's back up a bit..In The Buckley Triology Card Control,by
Arther Buckley; on page 15. Here you all will find the finest one hand
double lift, in my humble opinion, that we have. I have been using
this one handed double for over 40 years now. When you see it, you
won't believe that anyone could be doing a double. It's that nice. The
book should be found at your local magic shop, or, from a brother
magician that has a lot of books. My best to you all.
By: Aaron
As a side note, the one Mike refers to (the D'amico lift) is also in
Card Finesse.
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