Triple Axel – Nobuyuki Nojima's "Packet Series Extra" Vol. 2!

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★The wait is over! The latest packet trick is here!

★A piece Nobuyuki Nojima has been refining for over 10 years!

★Unprecedented?! A "layered" effect of twisting and transformation!


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Magic creator Nobuyuki Nojima proudly presents a long-awaited packet trick!
Twisting and transformation effects interweave like a net, leaving spectators thoroughly baffled—an effect structure like no other!
"Triple Axel" has finally arrived.

Even at the pre-release research stage, it was already creating a buzz everywhere!
Here are some of the comments we received from many well-known magicians. (In Japanese syllabary order, honorifics omitted)

This release includes two routines: the title piece "Triple Axel" and its variation "Double Axel."

The way "Triple Axel" unfolds is truly unique.
Four cards magically turn over, and when you look at their faces, they have changed into different cards...
This "twist-to-transformation" sequence is already an established pattern among the many packet tricks out there
(although for someone seeing it for the first time, that alone is a strong enough effect...).
But just when it seems to be over, the magician says, "Let's try that again," repeats the process,
and changes them into a "third set of cards."
The "double punch" of the repetition, together with the surprise and mystery of a third card appearing on the second transformation,
creates a powerful impact.
What's more, the presentation adds a distinctive tongue-in-cheek flavor, making it a fun piece of performance as well.

"Double Axel," on the other hand, is a variation that changes the actual card makeup to make the routine even easier.
The effect cuts the "twist" and focuses solely on transformation—a compact, speedy routine with more punch.
It's not merely easier to perform; it becomes a piece with a different feel from "Triple Axel."

The basic sleights—the Elmsley Count, Jordan Count, and Buckle Count—
as well as a variation (by Tomo Yuki) of the Baltasar Fuentes Change are also explained.
All the necessary techniques are taught, so you can work through it with confidence.
The "Fuentes Change" (as it's commonly called) in particular is well worth learning if you don't know it already—
an extremely effective weapon with a wide range of possible applications.

Transcript Summary

Running time: approx. 47 minutes

This lecture centers on "Triple Axel," a packet trick the performer devised as a high school student, and explains in detail its reworked version and related techniques. Using four cards (actually six), it is a cleverly structured packet trick that alternates between a "twist" effect, in which the cards turn over one by one, and a transformation effect, in which the faces change to different cards.

① Triple Axel (basic version): Combining three regular cards and three double-faced cards, the routine uses the Elmsley Count, Jordan Count, and Buckle Count to repeatedly show twists and transformations. Everything is carefully explained, from the setup to the final reset. Tips are also given on remembering when to switch between counts and on grips that conceal the thickness of the packet.

② Four-of-a-Kind Variation: Based on the same structure, this explains a setup using the four Aces so that a four-of-a-kind appears at the climax. It is presented as an alternative for when you want a more impressive visual finish.

③ Transformation Version (Vol. 2): A reworked routine that omits the twist effect and focuses solely on transformation. By reducing the cards to five and using the Baltasar Fuentes Change, the difficulty is kept more approachable. The lecture also notes how this concept connects to the performer's other work, "Color Reset."

In the second half, the basic actions of the Elmsley Count, Jordan Count, and Buckle Count are each explained in detail, along with the performer's own refinements (finger placement, how to form a break, dealing with card condition, and more), making this useful as a study resource for the fundamental techniques of packet tricks.

The material is structured so you can perform multiple variations from a single gimmick set, making it a valuable reference for everyone from intermediate magicians looking to sharpen their counts to experienced performers seeking original presentations.

*This summary was automatically generated by AI from the video transcript.