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With Peter Cassford
Who needs another pass video? Pass with Care took me by surprise. It turns out, we really need this one! Pete Cassford's no nonsense approach shows you the pass can be invisible, without busting your fingers. I was stunned by this slow-motion pass, and you will be too. The best part is, Pete makes it easy to be as good as he is. That's right, the pass made easy, practical, and in slow motion! The new camera methods make learning from this DVD a breeze. Finally a pass video that I can say I really love! Not because of great graphics and slick packaging, but because of what you can actually learn to do yourself." - Kenton Knepper
BONUS ON THIS DVD -- Peter's variation on the "Rock" which he's been using to fool magicians across the country.
Learn to perform the classic pass, in the real world-even surrounded
Learn to perform this staple move of card magic, and in much less time than you think
Peter Cassford has made learning much easier, shooting the move from both the spectators' and performer's views.
Included are special practice video loops-you can practice the key moves over and over while watching performances.
Detailed review of Pass with Care by Peter Cassford
First Impressions
There are many pass videos out right now -- On The Pass with Richard Kaufman, Ellusionist's Ninja 1, and The Pass with Randy Wakeman. I've seen them all, and I have to say, my favorite video on the pass is Peter Cassford's Pass With Care.
In the beginning of the DVD Cassford gives his opinion on several myths concerning the Pass, such as the much debated topic of whether or not it's an efficient card control or not, and whether or not the pass is a move that needs to be performed with great speed (which Cassford debunks by performing a 10 second classic pass). He then focuses on teaching--in great detail--the classic pass with rock. Near the end he goes over a few variations (jiggle pass, riffle pass, and dribble pass) and teaches two tricks.
Here's the Chapter Index:
Intro
Myths of the Classic Pass
10 Second Pass
Give Me a Break
Mechanics
Angles
Flashing Points/The Rock
My Variation of the Rock
Layer of Misdirection
Variations
• Riffle Pass
• Jiggle Pass
• Dribble Pass
Speed
Building Confidence
Practice Routine
Live Performance
The Teaching
He doesn't have the teaching personality of Brad Christian or Jay Sankey; in fact Cassford's teaching style is a bit robotic and rehearsed--but it's very effective. He teaches the pass slowly, from every angle, inside and out, over and over again until you have a complete understanding of the move. He goes over the mechanics, the angles, and even how to perform the pass when completely surrounded (which he demonstrates on the streets).
In short, Cassford teaches you, in great detail, how to perform the classic pass (while someone is burning your hands) as a real world, efficient, and reliable sleight.
Difficulty
The pass is not an easy move to learn. I've watched several videos on it, read several books discussing it, and talked with many magicians about it. All improved my understanding and helped my progress, but it was this video that finally nailed the move for me.
I know several magicians who have practiced the pass for a year or more and still don't use it when they perform because they don't feel they have it down well enough. After a little less than a month with Cassford's video, I am now using the pass regularly in my card magic.
Cassford completely breaks down the pass (the grip, the move, the cover--everything) and makes the move as simple and easy to understand as possible.
Practice Loops
This was one of my favorite parts of the DVD. As a bonus to the feature, Cassford has included practice video loops for the classic pass, the rocking pass (invisible pass), jiggle pass, dribble pass, and riffle pass. They're shot close up from an exposed view. Once started, they play until you stop them. This is a great practice tool for learning the pass. You can put a loop on for an hour or two and just practice, practice, practice. No pausing and rewinding needed!
Tricks
There are only two tricks taught on this DVD, but both have gone straight into my repertoire as they are fun to perform, pretty easy (once you have the pass down), direct, hard hitting effects. Cassford gives a couple street performances of each, and then teaches them in the studio.
Production
This DVD will not be remembered for its great production. The production is mediocre. It doesn't make it easy or hard to watch. The production accomplishes what it needs to and nothing more.
Price
The DVD is £24.99. If you want to learn the pass, this DVD will teach you everything you could possibly want to know. In my opinion, that's a great price. To put it in context, many single tricks are £24.99 or more. This is a diverse move you can make into several tricks, or use to make other tricks you already know more direct.
ClosingI give it a strong 10/10 rating. Why? Because this DVD accomplishes its intended goal to perfection--it teaches you the pass and gives you the confidence to perform it.
If you want to learn the classic pass and be able to use it as a regular move in your repertoire for real world performances, or if you're having trouble getting it down, Peter Cassford's Pass With Care is for you. Cassford shot the DVD from the best angles, goes over everything in extreme detail, and leaves none of your questions on the pass unanswered. I give it my highest recommendation. This was easily one of the best magic DVDs I ever bought.
- Mat LaVore
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