In mid 1992, Gary Ouellet taught his handling for “MacDonald's
Aces” to Alain Choquette, so that Alain could use the routine to close his
fifth successful television season.
One week later, Alain also performed it in the middle of his
live stage show, before a crowd of 1000 spectators, using a hand-held television
camera and a large projection screen. At the climax of the routine, 1000 spectators
rose to their feet and gave Alain a standing ovation - in the middle of his
performance - after a card trick! Soon after, David Copperfield adopted the
routine, then adapted it for his 15th CBS special!
The effect follows along classical lines: The magician cuts a
deck of cards and produces the four aces. Each ace is then covered with three
indifferent cards. Three of the aces vanish from their piles and reappear together
in one pile.
What makes this version different? It will not require months
of practice. The handling is economical, deceptive and pleasing to the eye.
The presentation offers a beautiful emotional hook. And finally, it is quite
simply exquisite magic! This is the most elegant approach ever to one of the
world's greatest card tricks!
You are supplied with a 42 page booklet, lavishly photo-illustrated
in the Masters of Magic tradition, plus a DVD companion video showing Gary
performing the routine, followed by an Alain Choquette performance. Also included
are the required cards, which have been manufactured to our specifications
on poker-size U.S. Playing Card stock!.
