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- Clearly written instructions detailing this beautiful card technique.
- Loaded with photographs to help you learn the Losing Control.
- Five short accompanying clips also designed to help you learn with ease.
- Clips shot in High Definition for clarity.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE LOSING CONTROL:
Introduction
Many experts, both right-handed and left, consider this simple manipulation to be one of the shrewdest and most direct card controls ever designed.
History
The basic handling of the Losing Control was conceived in Las Vegas, Nevada during the summer of 1996. Later, after researching the idea further, the concept of using a reversed spread to control a card finally surfaced. Now it's your turn to learn its entire lineage.
What's a Reversed Spread
It's important to understand the difference between a regular spread and a reversed spread. This section details those differences so you can start taking advantage of this lesser-known principle to fool those around you.
The Losing Control: The Basic Handling
Learn the basic handling of the Losing Control. This move will allow you to spend more time dealing with your presentation rather than worrying about bringing the selection to the top. Have comfort in knowing thousands of people have been fooled by it.
Alan Ackerman Addition
Las Vegas Card Expert Allan Ackerman offers an idea that further convinces everyone the selection is still in the center of the deck.
Tabled Version
To add another dimension to the Losing Control, you can perform it as you spread the deck on the table. It looks so fair, it will convince even the most skeptical audience member.
Vertical Handling
The basic handling of the Losing Control leaves a powerful picture in the mind of your audience. However, you can make it even stronger with the vertical handling.
Final Notes on the Losing Control
If you aspire to use the Losing Control as one of your main controls, understanding these fine points will guarantee your success. This section deals with subjects like No guts, no glory, Visualize & scrutinize, Control with your eyes, and Ixnay on the Ambitious. These thoughts that will help you become proficient with this powerful sleight.
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* Windows 98SE
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* Mac - yes, hallelujah!
* Windows 98 or 95
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NOTE: the PDF file is 1 MEGS
Q: Can Losing Control be quickly learned?
A: The basic technique is been broken down and written for the beginner. By following these instructions, you will grasp the basic technique with a bit of practice. Lee Asher will help you bridge the gap from reading the manuscript to adopting the Losing Control into your routines.
Q: Does this method involve glue, sticky tape, magician's wax, thread, rubber cement, etc.?
A: NO! This effect does not require ANY gimmicks! Just really clever sleight of hand.
Q: How are the angles for this effect while performing?
A: Other than someone standing directly behind yo, this technique is virtually angle-proof.
Q: I heard that I need to know how to perform a reversed spread. What if I don't know how?
A: The Reversed spread is the core technique used in Losing: Arcane Edition. Even if you're a beginner, Lee Asher's clearly written text and detailed photographs will guide you every step of the way.
A note from playing card expert Lee Asher:
"Even though this is fairly easy technique to grasp and master, I'll still take you by the hand and teach you exactly to perform the Losing Control.
My clearly written instructions guide you every step of the way, and the additional short video clips provide visual examples. When finished, there will be little room for any confusion, doubt, and indecision. It's almost as if I were right there with you. In the end, you will use this fantastic control as much as I do!"
- Lee Asher, creator of Losing Control: Arcane Edition
