To say that I am a fan of Anders Moden would be understating things quite a bit.

A few years ago, in a private email list for magicians, Anders gave to us a wonderful little routine whereby an opened soda can is crushed and then restores itself to its former uncrushed, full, and unopened glory. The performer then opens the can and pours out the contents.

Fast-forward to the network television special, wherein one David Blaine performs it. Thanks to some unscrupulous individuals (otherwise referred to as “bastard or bastards who should rot in hell”) abusing the miracle of commerce that is eBay, Anders felt he had no choice other than releasing the trick in PDF format, titled “Healed & Sealed.” I was one of the folks who had the original version and also later purchased the PDF of the “finished product.” It was — and is — a great trick.

It also promptly joined the “Self-Folding Bill” as one of the most ripped off tricks. The Internet giveth; the Internet taketh away, as they say.

One of the few members of that private email list who saw the potential of that trick as it was originally described for us was Australian and otherwise fine human being Tim Ellis. Tim worked on his version of what became known as “Healed & Sealed” and added some very lovely touches.

Tim Ellis recently noted that Anders has developed a wicked clever card marking system called The Binary Sensory System. Do yourself a favor and download a copy now. Work on it.

And send Anders a note to let him know you appreciate his work and his sense of…humor. He’s a good guy.