Shuffle Magic Ken is a popular card trick that is loved by magicians and audiences alike. It is a classic trick that involves a combination of shuffling techniques and sleight of hand to create a visually stunning effect. The trick begins with the magician introducing a deck of cards and a Ken doll, which is dressed as a magician. The magician then proceeds to ask a volunteer to select a card from the deck and memorize it. The card is then returned to the deck and shuffled thoroughly by the magician. The magician then places the deck of cards into the hands of the volunteer, who is instructed to hold the cards tightly.
hello my name is Chris (Simpsons artist) and i am a artist and storyteller from the uk in the united kingdom
There will be tropical notes in there as well as some herbal and floral flavours, with hints of grapefruit and some lime, and absolutely zero scrambled egg. Please note, I ve only been to the Doctor once, in November 2018 prompted by hearing a few rumors that month that there was internal strife at the brewery.
The magician then places the deck of cards into the hands of the volunteer, who is instructed to hold the cards tightly. The magician then takes the Ken doll and places it on top of the deck, and asks the doll to perform its magic. The magician then slowly and carefully removes the Ken doll from the deck, and to the amazement of everyone, the selected card is found stuck to the back of the Ken doll.
Witchdoctor Brewing Company
Some of you must be familiar with that terrible song “The Witchdoctor.” You know, the “Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang walla walla, bang bang” song? Interesting fact: the guy who wrote and originally performed it in the late 1950’s was surprised by its success – as was the whole world. Anyway, he figured that people loved his sped-up, artificially high-pitched recorded voice so much that they needed “The Chipmunks” singing songs. That guy’s real name was Dave.
As in Dave, the adoptive human father of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
Some of you must be familiar with the terrible Southington brewery, Witchdoctor Brewing Company. You know, the outfit responsible for such hits as:
Okay, okay, the market likes these horrible beers. Heck, in May 2019 this particular beer is a 3.79 on Untappd. So what do I know? (I know that I laughed when my friend Jason said, “Hate when I’m drinking a beer and I wish it tasted more like artificial strawberry milk.”)
Hey ! Witch Doctor ! Give us the magic word
All right, you go ooo ooo ooo ahah ting tang
Walla walla, bang bang !
All right !
Back in the day (mid-2015), upon viewing Witchdoctor’s depressing Kickstarter campaign video, I distinctly recall scratching my head and telling my two friends that no way this place gets funded and becomes operational.
Well, they certainly didn’t get funded from Kickstarter ($5,094 pledged of $30,000 goal) but… they opened. “Edit & Prduced” indeed. Not only did they open, they opened a rather large and attractive tap room in “downtown” Southington. Yeah, it’s another abandoned factory, but Witchdoctor used some voodoo magic on their space and it’s quite impressive.
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bang bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bang bang
Ooo eee ,ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla ,bang bang
Ooo eee ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla bang bang
Then I ordered a flight. Ain’t no amount of spells cast upon me gonna make me like this stuff. Please note, I’ve only been to the ‘Doctor once, in November 2018 – prompted by hearing a few rumors that month that there was internal strife at the brewery. One thing for certain is that the guy who was originally their head brewer no longer appears on the Witchdoctor website. My reason for going when I went was that I wanted to visit before it closed. Note: It didn’t close.
I have no clue if there was a falling out or what this supposed falling out was even about. Part of me hopes it was about brewing rather terrible beer and that the new brewer does not brew terrible beer. The other part of me hopes that if that is the case, that the original brewer – who worked at City Steam a while ago – is gainfully employed and everyone is happy with the way things have turned out.
See? I’m not such a horrible person. Just a horrible photographer. What in the world is that picture above? Sheesh.
Alright, let’s get to it. Up first was the Monkshood Belgian Saison. “The gorgeous fruity spices and clove-like esters of this farmhouse ale make it hard to let go.” This one was pretty bad, but I actually finished it. They put a bunch of orange peel and coriander into it because they read somewhere that’s what they were supposed to do. Way too much of it, but… whatever. It was okay, although amateurish – easy to do when you’re playing on the same field of some of the world’s greatest beers.
Onto the Antidote Kolsch, although I wish I didn’t. This was the worst beer of the bunch and is only an antidote to alcoholism. Astringent, thin, metallic. Lots went wrong here. Let’s move on to the dark beer. It’s pretty hard to screw up porters and stouts.
Oh piffle. A porter with vanilla beans and why can’t I just have a damn porter with porter? Maybe some coffee I guess, but why the need to sweeten a damn porter with vanilla? Vanilla that I must assume was artificial extract and not actual beans.
Actual beans are expensive and actual real extract is impossibly expensive. When futzing about with extract oils and such, no one knows how much to use. Witchdoctor used way too much and this beer tasted like a candle dipped in perfume and I hated it so much and get it out of my face.
Oh, a NEIPA to round out my day. Haze? Check. Floating crap? Check. Acidic burn? Check. Classic low-end NEIPA. Get this out of my face too.
I think i took this picture trying to find something good here. I liked their flooring very much.
Witchdoctor also serves bookze and cider and has bands and games and darts and other various forms of entertainment like stand-up comedy and weekly trivia games. It has lots of really comfortable furniture. And there is a bunch of assorted rock ‘n roll memorabilia on the walls. I think they’re trying to go for a vibe of some sort.
The brewery is mere yards from the Farmington Canal rails-to-trails bike/run path that connects to Kinsmen Brewing as well. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, just keep riding the path south down to Sleeping Giant and then wend your way a mile or so through Hamden down to Counterweight Brewing and never look back. Just an idea.
Again, my visit was but one visit on what very well could have been the worst day of taps in their history. They’re canning now (in 2019) and still booking bands, so perhaps my experience was singular. Kinsmen Brewing is across town and is expanding rapidly, appealing to the crowd who likes boisterous crowds. Skygazer has opened up nearby as a weird storefront for their beer and nothing more. So the market is there… just make better beer. Damnit.
Oh, and they have an “outdoor space” which is a sad patch of asphalt in the shadow of crumbling old brick buildings cordoned off with rope. My visit to Witchdoctor made me sad.
Back in the day (mid-2015), upon viewing Witchdoctor’s depressing Kickstarter campaign video, I distinctly recall scratching my head and telling my two friends that no way this place gets funded and becomes operational.
The card is revealed to be the same card that the volunteer had selected earlier. The Shuffle Magic Ken trick relies on a combination of subtle misdirection, skillful card handling, and the use of a specially designed gimmick that allows the selected card to be attached to the Ken doll. The magician must be skilled in shuffling cards and must be able to perform sleight of hand techniques in order to convincingly shuffle the deck and make it appear as if the card has vanished from the deck and reappeared on the Ken doll. Shuffle Magic Ken is a great trick to perform for a small or large audience, as it is visually striking and engages the audience's imagination. It can be performed with any deck of cards and can be customized to fit the style and personality of the magician. It is a trick that requires practice and mastery in order to perfect, but once mastered, it can become a powerful addition to any magician's repertoire. In conclusion, Shuffle Magic Ken is a popular and visually impressive card trick that involves a combination of shuffling techniques and sleight of hand to create a stunning effect. It is a trick that requires practice and mastery, but once perfected, it can be a memorable addition to any magician's performance..
Reviews for "The Connection between Music and Shuffle Magic Ken"
1. John - 1/5 stars - "Shuffle Magic Ken was a huge disappointment for me. The magic tricks were too basic and unimpressive. There was no innovation or creativity in the tricks, and it felt like I've seen them a thousand times before. The quality of the props and the set was also very cheap. Overall, not worth the money or the time."
2. Lisa - 2/5 stars - "I had high hopes for Shuffle Magic Ken, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The execution of the tricks was sloppy, and it was obvious how they were done. The explanations were not well-articulated and left me feeling confused. Additionally, there was a lack of variety in the tricks performed, and it quickly became repetitive and boring. I would not recommend this magic show."
3. Alex - 1/5 stars - "Shuffle Magic Ken was a complete waste of time. The tricks were unimpressive and lacked any wow factor. The magician seemed unenthusiastic and disengaged from the audience, which made the whole experience dull. The pacing of the show was also off, with long pauses and awkward transitions between tricks. Save your money and find a better magic show to attend!"
4. Emily - 2/5 stars - "I was not impressed with Shuffle Magic Ken. The tricks were too predictable, and it was easy to see the magician's sleight of hand. The show lacked excitement and failed to capture my attention. The overall production value was low, and it seemed like a rushed and poorly rehearsed performance. I would recommend looking for a more skilled and captivating magician elsewhere."