The Sll Magic 8mm Camera: A Tool for Experimental Filmmaking

The Sll magic 8mm is a vintage film camera that was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. It was one of the first cameras to use the 8mm film format, which was smaller and more portable than the previous 16mm format. The Sll magic 8mm was manufactured by a company called Sll and was known for its high-quality lenses and reliable performance. One of the key features of the Sll magic 8mm was its compact size. It was designed to be small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and capture moments on the go. Despite its small size, the camera was still able to produce high-quality images and videos, thanks to its precision engineering and advanced optics.

Despite its small size, the camera was still able to produce high-quality images and videos, thanks to its precision engineering and advanced optics. The Sll magic 8mm also had a range of innovative features for its time. It had a built-in light meter that helped photographers get the correct exposure settings for their shots.

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A freely chosen card vanishes from the deck.

The deck then turns completely blank while their chosen card appears wherever you want.

This sounds crazy, but watch the trailer. There is no switch happening. This is like our Award Winning effect Get Sharky, but with this extra twist where the deck turns completely blank.

The magician riffles through the deck until the spectator tells him to stop. At this random position the spectator remembers the card.

Without any suspicious moves the magician turns the deck completely blank. (The deck can even be dealt onto the table, one card at a time, as there is no rough and smooth principle involved!)

The magician slowly puts his empty hand into his pocket (or any other location he likes) and shows the selected card! A miracle. The effect resets in seconds and could be immediately repeated with a different outcome!

Has anyone seen this to be able to comment on the quality of the deck

cheers in advance

Would be useful to see a full actual performance. It's great that they say "without any suspicious moves" but the video moves the hands out of view, so that's. not very helpful. For that price, sure seems like a full performance video would be useful.

It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

Yeah that does look very cool. And specs will be baffled for sure. For me though the problem is that they subsequently would want to look at the cards and touch 'em. And of course you can't let them. At paid gigs you can get away with moving on quite easily, but it still takes away considerably from the magic, as you basically admit that what you showed them was a magic prop. But in social settings it's a no-no for me. The question in their mind becomes: "How on earth does that trick deck work?" instead of "How on earth did that happen?". Nothing against the former, but I prefer the latter.

(BTW can we stop calling letting them not touch your stuff “spectator management”? That term has by now been abused to death by creators and performers. Spectator management is when you manage spectators in a way that is NOT obvious, like telling people to “come stand here where you can see it better” while really you don’t want anyone behind you. “No I won”t let you touch this” really means you're telling them: "you're right, it's a magic prop". It's not spectator management. It's admitting they're on to something.)

Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)

Actually they can be freely handled just like GS deck. I just choose not to let them. These gimmick cards are actually designed to be handled by the spec.

Really? Oh I completely missed that. Never seen a GS. But you wouldn’t want their fingers all over your €80,- deck, right? Then the same problem would still be there for me.

Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)

Does anyone know how many outcomes? And a live performance would definitely help me decide if I should buy it.

On Nov 16, 2022, Kenco wrote:
Does anyone know how many outcomes? And a live performance would definitely help me decide if I should buy it.

On Nov 16, 2022, The Unmasked Magician wrote:
Really? Oh I completely missed that. Never seen a GS. But you wouldn’t want their fingers all over your €80,- deck, right? Then the same problem would still be there for me.

Exactly. Also of note these cards do not use RnS and do not wear out over time.

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Get Sharkey is great, I have also made a one card version as Ryan Tricks does it on YouTube.
I let the spectators handle the cards as the orientation they get them in from me nothing will be found.
I corner short my home made DD version and it’s a killer.
I have always loved my Get Sharkey and they will feel 52 full thickness different cards.
So this will be very good too I’m certain Gaz

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Pretty much and not familiar with GS (one of the best card tricks ever) believe me it's worth every penny.

On Nov 16, 2022, pegasus wrote:
It’s a get sharkey blank DD deck. I like this version as the spec has no need to handle the deck. Ordered.
It’s expensive yes but this will blow minds believe me.

I’m actually not familiar with the GS deck due to the effect not interesting me enough to pay that price. However this version has definitely caught my interest. So I just have one question about the riffle selection. I understand there are set outcomes but can they say stop anywhere and that is where you stop, no force?

Pretty much and not familiar with GS (one of the best card tricks ever) believe me it's worth every penny.

I understand that it’s worth every penny but that doesn’t mean I can justify spending £70 on it when it is a single deck of cards and Pocket Nightmare achieves the same effect and is much cheaper. This effect however I’ll probably get because I like blank deck kickers and as Pegasus said no need for specs to handle deck.

I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

On Nov 17, 2022, Jared wrote:
I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

Is there 4 or 5 outcomes with the deck as is?

On Nov 17, 2022, Jared wrote:
I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

Not quite sure what you’ve done here.

There are six possible outs for the reveal. You could have two cards in three pockets or alternatively three in two pockets. You also don't need to memorize the identity of the cards (it's very clever how they handle this). But in my handling, I shortened a double blank card by 1-2 mm and placed it in the center of the deck. This way, it will FORCE only one of the outs. Then, to avoid having the same outcome with another group MOVE the double blank card so that you will have a different card reveal. My feeling is that I could handle an entire strolling gig with just three outs all inside the same pocket. This deck is a Bonafide WORKER!

I received mine yesterday and have nothing but praise for this incredible deck. My only quip is the manner in which Phoenix manages their downloads especially with a product like this where obviously it would be very difficult to construct on your own. I added a double back blank card from a Bicycle deck and shortened it. Then, when I am strolling, I won't have to occupy two (working) pockets. Three cards are enough when strolling. I wish that they thought of because it would have been nice to receive a double blank Phoenix card with my purchase.

It also had a zoom lens, which allowed users to get closer to the action and capture more detail. Additionally, the camera had a variety of manual controls, allowing photographers to have more creative control over their images. The Sll magic 8mm was a popular choice among amateur filmmakers and hobbyists, as it offered an affordable and accessible way to create movies. Its compact size and ease of use made it perfect for capturing family moments, vacations, and other personal events. However, it was also used by professional filmmakers who appreciated its high-quality optics and versatility. Today, the Sll magic 8mm is considered a collector's item and is sought after by vintage camera enthusiasts. Its unique design and historical significance make it a valuable piece of photographic history. While it may not be as advanced as modern digital cameras, it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of those who appreciate the charm and character of analog photography..

Reviews for "The Sll Magic 8mm Camera: A Journey through Time"

1. Emily - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to try out the Sll Magic 8mm camera after hearing all the hype about it, but I have to say I was disappointed. The picture quality was grainy and blurry, making it difficult to capture clear shots. The camera also had a limited range of features and settings, which was frustrating as I wanted more control over my shots. Overall, I found the Sll Magic 8mm camera to be underwhelming and not worth the price.

2. Michael - 1/5 stars - I had high expectations for the Sll Magic 8mm camera, but it failed to meet them. The camera had a cheap and flimsy build, making it feel more like a toy than a professional device. Additionally, the image quality was poor and lacked clarity. The process of loading and unloading the film was also cumbersome and led to several ruined shots. I regret purchasing the Sll Magic 8mm camera and would not recommend it to others.

3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - The Sll Magic 8mm camera was a disappointment for me. The camera had a limited range of shooting options and lacked advanced features that I expected from a camera in this price range. The picture quality was decent, but nothing extraordinary. I also found the camera to be quite heavy, making it difficult to carry around for extended periods. Overall, I felt that the Sll Magic 8mm camera did not live up to its advertised capabilities and fell short of my expectations.

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