Spirit Level by Peter Duffie

[Tom Frame]

Spirit Level (PDF) by Peter Duffie $8.50
9 pages, 8 photos, 10 illustrations
Available at: http://www.peterduffie.com


The deceptive Peter Duffie is back with a surprising effect that is clearly not on the level.

The performer tables a card with a double-headed vertical arrow on it. He calls it a Spirit Level. He displays five alphabet cards that spell the word LEVEL. The cards are spread in a straight, face-down row to illustrate that they are level.

The performer turns over the Spirit Level and reveals a diagonal double-headed arrow, indicating a slope. He rearranges the face-down cards in a diagonal configuration, or slope. He turns the cards over and they now spell SLOPE. The alphabet cards can be immediately examined.

You can view a performance video on Mr. Duffies website.

The author writes well and does a good job of teaching the handling. The photos and illustrations are clear and helpful. There are a few typographical errors, but they wont prevent you from comprehending the material.

The author credits effects by Walt Maddison and Phil Goldstein as inspirational sources of this effect.

Youll need a number of blank cards upon which to draw the letters and arrows.

Using easy, established methods, Mr. Duffie has crafted a strong, novel effect that will cause your audience to question their perceptual faculties. Thats always a good thing. I like it.


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[pduffie]

Thank you for your review, Tom

It is much appreciated.

Best Wishes

Peter

[Ben Harris]

I love this. Fooled me completely.

Benny