Lee Asher's Asher Twist or Hollingworth's Waving the Aces?

[Addy]

Both are the best Twist effects in my opinion, but I do not own them. For those who does both, or even just one of them, which do you think is better and what are your thoughts?

Thanks.

[JPD]

The asher twist.

[AllanLuu]

The asher twist is possibly the best twist out there, there is no cover or funny moves, just spreading the cards and one flips over.

But I guesse it depends on how many people you are performing for, asher twist is very good for more intimate groups and I don't know anything about Hollingworth's waving the aces so I can't say much.

[DavidMisner]

The Asher Twist is great because it is impromptu, but I don't like it as much because it is less visual. To the spectator, the reversal happens before the reveal, so they don't get to see it. In Waving the Aces, they actually see the card reverse itself. I also prefer Waving the Aces II better, as it is cleaner and better for close-up magic.

David

[Sean_Raf]

I can't comment on the Asher Twist but my partner has Drawing Room Deceptions which contains Guy Hollingworth's Waving the Aces. Indeed, it's very knacky and will take a decent amount of time to get down smooth and good looking. It's VERY visual and the audience can see the cards visually turn face up, with no cover whatsoever, they are literally lined up in a fan and with a wave or a click the Ace turns face up!

You might also be interested in Quartet which has a Waving the Aces contained in it, the whole thing is actually. a booklet containing a number of Guy's routines. In this wavng the aces however, the kings are used and one at a time are seen to turn face up. Then at the end, so as not to offend traditionalists, the cards turn into the 4 aces. No switches, No lapping, No palming, No sleeving. It looks really impressive. :)

- Sean

[Addy]

Does Hollingworths Waving the Aces and Waving the Aces II require any gimmicks?

I've read that Quartet IS a gimmick. Any info?

[RichmanMatthew]

I think that you should go with Lee Asher's asher twist. He is a great teacher and the twist itself isn't very hard. The best part is that it is impromptu.

[Sean_Raf]

Does Hollingworths Waving the Aces and Waving the Aces II require any gimmicks?

I've read that Quartet IS a gimmick. Any info?

Waving the Aces and Waving the Aces II do not use any gimmicks, although if you really want to then they allow for it.

Quartet does indeed use a gimmick. Really quite a clever one. :) As I've said, the booklet comes with the gimmick and contains a number of other routines including waving the aces.

- Sean

[Sam Hardy]

I'd definitely say The Asher Twist. It's one of my favourite tricks, it's completely impromptu, can be done with a borrowed deck - not too difficult either.