The Other Hand

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Michael Rubinstein
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The Other Hand

Postby Michael Rubinstein » August 20th, 2021, 11:08 am

This is a routine that I created to honor my friend David Roth. It combines his idea of using props and some of his most famous lines with my own style. it is my new closing number of my act, and the closest thing to a "Roth" type routine that I have ever created. Still smoothing out the rough edges so it will eventually be perfect, but wanted to share. I hope you enjoy it!!

https://youtu.be/sOpt9sJFn2o

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Q. Kumber » August 20th, 2021, 1:54 pm

Thank you Michael. I enjoyed that very much.

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Bob Gerdes » August 20th, 2021, 6:38 pm

Very nice!

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Tom Gilbert » August 20th, 2021, 9:15 pm

Nice!

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Steve Hook » August 21st, 2021, 1:12 am

Thumbs up, Michael!

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby erdnasephile » August 21st, 2021, 10:25 am

A very nice tribute to your pal, Dr. Rubinstein--thanks for sharing!

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Paco Nagata » August 21st, 2021, 5:18 pm

What a wonderful gift!
The end was unexpectedly amazing!! ^_^
Thanks a lot for sharing!

By the way, I have a little trunk exactly like that one you showed at the beginning of the video!
It was one of our wedding gift, and I use it to keep my card magic props.
"The Passion of an Amateur Card Magician"
https://bit.ly/2lXdO2O
"La pasion de un cartómago aficionado"
https://bit.ly/2kkjpjn

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Tom Frame » August 21st, 2021, 6:49 pm

Michael, this a beautifully constructed and executed homage to David. Bravo!

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby mikewxyz » August 25th, 2021, 11:47 pm

Fun stuff. I'm sure David would approve.

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Michael Rubinstein » August 26th, 2021, 8:17 am

Thank you everyone for the nice and supportive comments! When I perform this I can actually hear David's voice reciting his most iconic lines.

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Michael Rubinstein » September 8th, 2021, 2:10 pm

Hi. I had taken this video down because it was a work in progress, but here is an updated handling with a slightly different ending. I will take this down again at some point, but I hope you enjoy it.

https://youtu.be/5qPJR8SwUyM

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Re: The Other Hand

Postby Michael Rubinstein » October 23rd, 2021, 8:59 am

For those who have been following this thread, this is likely the final iteration of my routine, The Other Hand, after months of tweaking the patter and hand movements. At this point I don't feel that cutting the patter any further would be contructive. I worked hard to eliminate the "tells", and the laymen I have shown this to were totally fooled.
For those seeing this for the first time, it is a routine developed to honor my friend David Roth. It combines his use of props, and some of his most iconic lines together with my own style and techniques. Thanks to all who have posted comments, they are truely appreciated. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/4uRcZjDgp8U


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