The Royal Ekad O Card Magic is a highly prestigious and revered form of card magic that originated in the royal courts of ancient civilizations. It is a mesmerizing blend of skill, sleight of hand, and showmanship that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this form of card magic, the magician performs a series of intricate card tricks using a standard deck of playing cards. These tricks often involve the magician's ability to predict the chosen card, manipulate the cards with incredible precision, and even make cards vanish and reappear in bewildering ways. What sets the Royal Ekad O Card Magic apart is its rich history and association with royalty. It was a highly coveted skill among royal entertainers who performed for kings, queens, and aristocrats.
It was a highly coveted skill among royal entertainers who performed for kings, queens, and aristocrats. The tricks were considered a mark of sophistication and magical prowess and were often performed in lavish palaces and grand ballrooms. The Royal Ekad O Card Magic requires years of dedicated practice and mastery of various techniques such as shuffling, false cuts, and card forces.
Review: Midnight Occult Civil Servants Complete Series (Blu-Ray)
When Arata Miyako shows up for his first day at his new job at the Shinjuku Ward’s Nocturnal Community Relations Division, he quickly discovers that it’s not your average office job when he is tasked with taking care of the many supernatural beings that make Shinjuku their home. Shown the ropes by his co-workers Theo Himezuka and Kyouichi Sakaki, Arata learns that supernatural beings, or “Anothers”, can be extremely dangerous and have their own language not understood by humans. Except, Arata can understand the Anothers, and what’s more, many of them seem to recognise him – referring to him by the name Abe no Seimei. Perhaps with his strange gifts, Arata can bridge the ever-widening rift between humans and Anothers – but first he has to figure out why an Aztec trickster God has started following him around.
Midnight Occult Civil Servants is a series with no shortage of inspiration to pull from – filled with tengu, angels, fairies, temple spirits and Gods, the 12-episode series plays in a sandbox of supernatural creatures using the gimmick of civil servanthood as a fun lens to view the story and situations that unfold. Based on the manga by Yoko Tamotsu, I came into the series blind and knowing nothing about the premise or its characters and was genuinely surprised by the show’s sense of fun and simple but well executed episodes. It sticks pretty closely to the “monster of the week formula”, with Arata, Theo and Kyouichi facing a new problem, generally caused by an Another, each episode and figuring out how to overcome it. These stories of quarrels between Anothers and solving missing person cases are simple but effective, and the series has a surprisingly efficient overarching narrative spread across its 12 episodes that manages to balance mini character arcs and the key themes that carry Midnight Occult Civil Servants to its final conclusion.
Fans of the series Natsume’s Book of Friends will likely find something to love about Midnight Occult Civil Servants, as it has a similar energy and premise, with Arata accumulating Another friends through his work with the Nocturnal Community Relations Division. Similar to Natsume’s Book of Friends, Arata’s connection to many of these Anothers is due to a relative (in this case, Abe no Seimei), and his sense of kindness for Anothers, that often places him in dangerous situations, much to the exasperation of his co-workers. Arata’s friendly demeanour and the series’ “monster of the week formula” lends itself to introducing a host of interesting characters, and the show does a good job of making the various Anothers feel diverse and interesting, borrowing supernatural beings and concepts from Japanese legends, Greek mythology, and more.
Arata’s most interesting relationship with an Another is the Aztec trickster God Huehuecoyotl, referred to in the series as Kohaku. Kohaku’s past relationship with Arata’s relative and doppelganger Abe no Seimei makes the trickster one of the more mysterious and interesting characters in the show, as their allegiance to Arata is complicated and results in them both aiding and hindering the Nocturnal Community Relations Division. Kohaku’s presence lends a fun and chaotic energy to the series and raises interesting questions about Arata and his ancestor, and I wish they had more of a presence in the series to really explore these things. Unfortunately, Kohaku’s character arc is resolved with very little fanfare and afterwards they are not really present in any meaningful way in the series, even for the final episodes. This brings me to my main issue with the series – throughout my viewing of Midnight Occult Civil Servants, while I genuinely enjoyed my time with it, I was consciously aware of its limitations.
Midnight Occult Civil Servants feels like a short anime adaptation of a much longer manga, establishing a lot of interesting concepts and story beats, but unable to resolve them in meaningful ways due to the limitations of its 12-episode run. This results in characters like Kohaku having rushed arcs and Abe no Seimei’s place in the story and impact on Arata just disappearing as episodes progress. The series even establishes narratives and antagonists that simply do not show up again later in the anime, although I suspect they resurface in the manga. The series is still solid – as I alluded to previously, the series is very efficient in hitting all the beats it needs to, and provides what is needed to give closure to characters and its narrative, but it feels like its 12-episode limit prevented it from really exploring the more interesting themes and narratives it was discussing. Additionally, while the two finale episodes of the series actually work pretty well in bringing together previously established elements and the series’ overarching theme of bridging the divide between humans and Anothers, the twelfth and final episode that follows the finale is just filler that could have been placed anywhere towards the beginning of the series. Despite these issues, Midnight Occult Civil Servants is still a solid series and I was never disappointed in the series itself, just the limitations that I felt were placed on it, and I came out of my viewing of the series wishing I could spend more time with its characters and in its world.
Midnight Occult Civil Servants is a charming series that I really enjoyed my time with. While at times it was very apparent that the series was only depicting a smaller slice of a larger story contained in the manga (which is apparently still running), the show still delivers a concise and fun story that ties everything together in the end, while keeping its sense of fun and mystery. Anyone looking for a short but solid series of the supernatural variety, and any fans of Natsume’s Book of Friends looking for something with a similar vibe should definitely check out Midnight Occult Civil Servants.
Radness scale:A review copy was provided by Madman Entertainment to the author for the purpose of this review.
Midnight Occult Civil Servants feels like a short anime adaptation of a much longer manga, establishing a lot of interesting concepts and story beats, but unable to resolve them in meaningful ways due to the limitations of its 12-episode run. This results in characters like Kohaku having rushed arcs and Abe no Seimei’s place in the story and impact on Arata just disappearing as episodes progress. The series even establishes narratives and antagonists that simply do not show up again later in the anime, although I suspect they resurface in the manga. The series is still solid – as I alluded to previously, the series is very efficient in hitting all the beats it needs to, and provides what is needed to give closure to characters and its narrative, but it feels like its 12-episode limit prevented it from really exploring the more interesting themes and narratives it was discussing. Additionally, while the two finale episodes of the series actually work pretty well in bringing together previously established elements and the series’ overarching theme of bridging the divide between humans and Anothers, the twelfth and final episode that follows the finale is just filler that could have been placed anywhere towards the beginning of the series. Despite these issues, Midnight Occult Civil Servants is still a solid series and I was never disappointed in the series itself, just the limitations that I felt were placed on it, and I came out of my viewing of the series wishing I could spend more time with its characters and in its world.
Magicians who specialize in this form of magic are known for their dexterity, quick reflexes, and ability to manipulate cards with precision and finesse. One of the hallmark tricks of the Royal Ekad O Card Magic is the "Ambitious Card Routine," where a chosen card repeatedly rises to the top of the deck despite being repeatedly shuffled and lost within the pack. This trick showcases the magician's ability to control and manipulate the cards in ways that seem impossible. Another popular trick is the "Card Vanish," where a chosen card mysteriously disappears from the deck and reappears in the most unexpected places. This trick often leaves audiences in awe and wonder, trying to decipher how the magician achieved such a feat. The Royal Ekad O Card Magic has evolved over the years with new techniques and variations being introduced. Modern magicians continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with a deck of cards, incorporating storytelling, theater, and technology into their performances. In conclusion, the Royal Ekad O Card Magic is a time-honored art form that continues to fascinate and captivate audiences worldwide. Its rich history, association with royalty, and the skill required to perform various tricks make it a truly enchanting and awe-inspiring form of entertainment. Whether performed in grand palaces or intimate settings, the Royal Ekad O Card Magic is sure to leave spectators spellbound and craving more..
Reviews for "How to Add a Touch of Royalty to Your Card Magic with Ekad Techniques"
1. Emma - 1 out of 5 stars - I was really disappointed with "The royal ekad o card magic". The tricks were predictable and lacked any sense of mystery or excitement. The performers seemed unenthusiastic and the overall presentation felt dull. I've seen much better card magic shows before and this one just didn't live up to my expectations.
2. James - 2 out of 5 stars - "The royal ekad o card magic" was a letdown for me. The tricks were alright, but nothing special or really mind-blowing. It felt like they were just going through the motions without adding any innovative or impressive elements to their performances. The pacing of the show was also off, making it feel disjointed and lacking in coherence. Overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied.
3. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I found "The royal ekad o card magic" to be quite mediocre. Some of the tricks were interesting, but a lot of them felt repetitive and unoriginal. The performers lacked charisma and didn't engage the audience effectively. While the show had its moments, it fell short of delivering a truly captivating and memorable card magic experience.
4. David - 3 out of 5 stars - "The royal ekad o card magic" was okay, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. The tricks were decently executed, but there was nothing particularly unique or extraordinary about them. I also found some of the explanations for the tricks to be confusing and rushed. I expected more from a show with such high acclaim, and unfortunately, it didn't quite meet my expectations.
5. Rebecca - 2 out of 5 stars - I wasn't impressed with "The royal ekad o card magic". The tricks seemed outdated and lacked the wow factor that I was hoping for. The performers, though skilled, failed to create an engaging atmosphere and I found myself losing interest during the show. Overall, it felt like a lackluster card magic performance that didn't leave a lasting impression.