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Above (left to right): Tom Dobrowolski (performing), Paul Harris, Paul Wilson, Earl Nelson and David Solomon.

Tom Dobrowolski's Outback

The trick that packs the knockout punch! Tom Dobrowolski’s Outback offers non-stop magic and a climax that never fails to deliver a knockout punch! The “twisting” premise is simple and direct. Under seemingly impossible conditions, four cards (all the same value) magically turn over one at a time. Next the backs change from red to blue. Finally, for a truly startling climax, the backs are visually transformed into FOUR COMPLETELY DIFFERENT DESIGNS. At this point, you have the option of instantly resetting the cards for table-hopping or dropping them on a tabled deck to leave yourself clean. Yes, you can then hand out the cards for examination without switching them or removing them from view. Plus, get this…the entire mind-boggling effect is based on just two, easy-to-learn moves. Price includes eManuscript download in PDF and a ready-to-use set of cards including the Bicycle gaff by postal mail at no extra charge. Please note, "novelty back designs" vary and will be different than those pictured above.

Tom was also a major contributor to Si Stebbins Unplugged.

Category: Card Magic

GENERAL FILE SPECIFICATIONS
PC/Mac Compatible
Requires: Free Acrobat Reader (5.x or later)
"Preview" in Macintosh is NOT supported
File size: 968 KB
Pages to print: 8
Format: Outputs to both US 8.5 x 11
and European A4 desktop printers

Read the review from My Lovely Assistant…

OiATER - Oil and Water

Once you get past the name, you'll see that "OiATER" is a brilliant examination of the classic Oil and Water plot. Even those who dislike many Oil and Water presentations will appreciate the fresh, entertaining and theatrical handlings with two complete routines. The first is Tom Dobrowolski and Jeremiah Zhang’s ROW (Regressive Oil and Water); and the other is Curtis Kam’s POW (Progressive Oil and Water). With ROW, the humor and audience interest build as the number of cards are reduced with each successive phase. Keep in mind, there are no counting procedures during the mixing of the cards. The cards instantly separate after each mix with no handling of the cards in between. Plus, every card’s color is fairly seen during the mixing stages. Even so, the colors repeatedly separate until just two cards are left, proving that red and black don't mix. For a clear and well-defined theatrical finish, you reveal that the previously shuffled deck has fully separated into reds and blacks "by itself" - a deck which has been in full view since the beginning of the effect! If you enjoy working with cards, we cannot recommend this one strongly enough. 47-page, illustrated, comb-bound manuscript sent by postal mail (not a PDF download). Price includes First Class postage worldwide. Supplies are limited. Note: Purchasers are given access to four demonstration video clips, too.

Price: $24.95
post paid worldwide

SOLD OUT - Please order from your favorite magic dealer or direct from Tom at Chicago Magic Bash

Reviews

I am reviewing your book for Mylovelyassistant.com. First, please burn all copies of this book…it is way too good. Oh, by the way I will be giving it 5 out of 5 stars and here is the review that will be posted sometime in the near future. - Christian

Oiater is comb bound 47 page book. The pages are 8 and half by 11, well laid out, with nice illustrations.

I really wish this was not published. It is simply too good. Oaiter is a very nice working of the Oil and Water effect. I mean really good. Its not simply the card handling that makes this good, it is the theatrical thinking that propels this to a very commercial and outstanding effect.

The crux of the routine relies on a concept of “Regressive Oil and Water” were the performer uses less and less cards to prove the point. It reduces the number of cards being used to…two. If that doesn’t grab your attention then how about the fact that the entire deck ends up separated into red and black. Sure, that’s not a new concept but…this method is within the skill level of a beginner.

There are a couple of “moves” in the manuscript that I think are very powerful and can be used with other tricks. You will smile and reach for your deck of cards as you read them. Additionally, there are ideas for alternate endings, theory, and practical handlings. I really enjoyed the thinking in these pages.

In the back of the book is an impressive list of credits and a website to watch some of the sequences performed. Oh!, and I want to point out the booklet has a nice front and back plastic cover, not the quickly stapled, poorly copied booklets that I usually see.

If you like the oil and water concept or even think you like it, get this book. It is a gem.