Mid-Air Card Stab

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Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Steve Vaught » July 4th, 2010, 12:38 am

I was reading this topic from back in 2004. But I didn't find what I was looking for, so hopefully someone can help. Thanks in advance.

I'm looking for a routine or 'knife' to do a stage version of mid air card stab.

Here's the details. I don't want the Kennedy version because of the pocketknife, I want a BIG knife, maybe even a butcher knife. I also want the cards to be sprayed in the air by the spectator, not spread on a table or wrapped in a napkin. I want to take the knife and impale the signed card in mid-air.

Is there anyone who does this or knows of info on a knife.

I checked into purchasing the sword but I don't have it in my budget to purchase a $300.00 trick at this time.

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Richard Kaufman » July 4th, 2010, 11:08 am

Sounds like you want to do a card sword! I don't think it would be too terribly difficult to rig up an enormous knife for that.
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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby David Acer » July 4th, 2010, 1:47 pm

Jay Sankey published a mid-air card stab that uses a butter (or steak) knife in Sankey Unleashed (Squash Publishing, 2004).
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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Steve Bryant » July 4th, 2010, 9:12 pm

Senator Crandall used to do an impromptu version with a large knife and a deck of cards.

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby David Alexander » July 5th, 2010, 10:01 am

Docc Hilford did a nice version that he sold for awhile. He used a Samurai sword and a signed card. I saw him do it and it went over well.

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Steve Vaught » July 5th, 2010, 5:50 pm

Recently I saw a nicely dressed magician reach into his bag and get out a large knife. He was using it for a cut and restored rope routine. I liked the image of the large knife and 3-piece suit. I believe maybe everyone becomes just a LITTLE more alert about what is getting ready to happen next. Maybe I should say it intensifies the moment.

Thanks for everyones quick input.

David, I'll look into Sankey's book.

David, do you know with Sankey's routine, is it impromptu or are there gimmicks involved?
I'm not asking for the secret, I just don't want to buy the book and read that you have to have 2 years of 'shop class' to rig up the thing.

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby David Acer » July 6th, 2010, 6:25 pm

Steve Vaught wrote:David, do you know with Sankey's routine, is it impromptu or are there gimmicks involved? I'm not asking for the secret, I just don't want to buy the book and read that you have to have 2 years of 'shop class' to rig up the thing.
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It isn't impromptu (i.e. there's a set-up), but there's no gimmick involved.
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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby RayChance1 » August 6th, 2010, 5:23 pm

Check out LETHAL by Bobby Motta

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Pete Biro » August 30th, 2010, 2:16 am

Crandall's was terrific, ungimmicked and not that difficult.
You could also try my card in Rat Trap.
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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby GAMOLO » September 5th, 2010, 6:25 pm

You don't need a sword to do Doc's routine.........I do it all the time in restrauants with the large steak knives furnished when you order steak. If you want to employ Doc's exact handling (i.e., gaffing the PaperMate "PhD Multi" pens) you can gaff them for just a few bucks by purchasing the "exacto" blades............but any handling you chose to employ to "load" the chosen card will suffice.....the method is really not important, as you have plenty of time and cover to do "the business" as you interact and move among the folks seated at your table.

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Re: Mid-Air Card Stab

Postby Pete Biro » October 5th, 2010, 5:16 pm

This makes me think it is time to put my comedy card stab on the market. Stay tooned.
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