Versatile Outjog Control

[mrmagik68]

Hey folks,

I've recently become enamored with the Versatile Outjog Control. I never bothered to learn this sleight but Darly's, The Out-of-Body Experience routine has changed that. Presented well, I think this effect is a quick, direct powerhouse. I decided to learn not just the version that Daryl teaches but also the original method from Frank Simon's Versatile Card Magic. I'm wondering, are there any other published handlings or variations of this sleight from other magicians? I know Harapan has a book out but I'm trying to reduce the amount of magic I've been buying lately and want to rely on the books/videos I currently have. I did look up Conjuring Archives but some of the references Denis lists, I don't have in my library. Many thanks!


Roberto

[Richard Kaufman]

Larry Jennings is the originator, and you can read descriptions of his Immediate Bottom Placement in Jennings '67 and Classic Magic of Larry Jennings.

[mrmagik68]

Thanks Richard! I had no idea Jenning was the originator of this sleight. I don't have Jennings '67 but I'll take a look at Classic Magic.



Roberto

[Jeff Haas]

Daryl's trick is an excellent, quick routine. You can see him do it on Greater Magic Volume 7 - Daryl.

[Richard Kaufman]

Jennings preferred not to outjog the card. He thought it was unnecessary and something really just for magicians.

[Chris Aguilar]

I don't 100% agree with Jennings. Sometimes you want to leave the outjog and set the deck down while going south (or whatever) with the actual selection. But for many (most?) cases, I do think Jennings is correct. It looks great just leaving the card (supposedly) in the middle of the deck while closing the spread (no outjog).

[Philippe Billot]

As noted by Richard (I don't remember where and when, so I quote Jon Racherbaumer's words):

"the notion of switching a selection for an indifferent card while it is apparently upjogged can be traced to Edward Victor in 1945"

[Richard Kaufman]

That's true, Philippe! Edward Victor did it during a cutting action if my memory is correct--not during a Cull.

[Denis Behr]

There is a discussion about the roots on our site: https://www.conjuringcredits.com/doku.p ... ng_control
Richard is of course on Jennings's side.

[mrmagik68]

Daryl's trick is an excellent, quick routine. You can see him do it on Greater Magic Volume 7 - Daryl.

I agree! Dary's routine lends a logical reason for outjogging the card. I'm already working on a presentation of my own for this. The trouble I'm running into every now and then is flashing the selection when pulling it with my right fingers during the squaring up of the deck. But yes, this is a great, quick effect.