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General Magic |
Change Cap DVD For decades the change bag has been an archaic object with no meaning to an audience member. The introduction of the Change Cap not only breaths new life into old classic routines but it opens the doors to exciting new ones as well. The Change Cap DVD walks you through everything you need to know about this innovative new prop: how to break your cap in, how to properly handle it and a few ways to customize it to fit your needs. Plus, you get 52 routines from magicians all over the world divided into four categories: stage, kids, club and street. These range from three cap monte to predicting pets names, making fire in your cap to a poor man’s card sword or turning a kid into a frog. Over two hours of fantastic routines and ideas plus you also get three iron-on patches for customizing your Change Cap. |
His trademark is a simple repetition of his name. Charlie Miller... Charlie Miller... Charlie Miller. But those two words conjure an image of a man who?s far from simple. He?s known for clever close-up, stand-up and stage magic; for his role as author, lecturer and inspirer. Confidant to Vernon and Tomsoni, Charlie's devoted his life to enhancing the magic profession and the profession's much better off for it. Performance Only
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It makes little difference whether you are tying to learn the Chinese linking Rings or anything else in magic; clear understanding of what you are trying to accomplish makes it easier to learn correctly and accelerate your progress.Studying this DVD will allow the beginner to build the foundation onto which he may construct a routine. Or, he may wish to learn all or part of the routine demonstrated on this DVD. Those well acquainted with manipulating the rings will discover a number of subtle features that my be incorporated into their existing routines. Aside from the various counts, figures, configurations and moves to link and unlink all the rings, this DVD teaches the psychology and artistry involved to effectively present this ancient Chinese mystery.
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The seventh volume of the greater Magic Video Library "Teach-In" series is another classic of magic called the "Chinese Sticks." Get your set out of the closet or drawer and learn from the "Pros" how entertaining they can be! Six different routines by five performers who will demonstrate their routines and methods that they use in their entertainment repertoires. You will enjoy Howard Hale's version, based on the Fred Kaps original routine. Pete Biro will give us two different routines with comedy bits. Colombini will make you laugh with his funny routine and patter. Joe Stevens will show you his routine that he uses in every show he does. And finally, to close the DVD, enjoy Charlie Miller and his classic vintage routine that he used for years. There is a saying in the world of magic, that if one learns and performs the classics of magic, they will always have an entertaining act. The Chinese Sticks is certainly one of the classics that has stood the test of magic times. |
For decades, Lubor Fiedler's name has been associated with some of the most innovative, magical, visual illusions ever created. Now, for the first time, watch the man himself as he demonstrates, and then reveals, the secrets behind some of his most diabolical creations. Lubor Fiedler's magic is so ingenious that the methods are just as magical as the effects themselves. UFO Floating Ashtray, Flash Vanishing Exploding Card, Vanishing Bank Note, Going Back in Time (Turbo Card), Spooky Glasses, Burning Cigarette Between Thumb and Finger, Showstopper Card, Royal Fantasy, Topologic Square (Just Chance Rings), Fifty-Fifty, Colour Labels, Blue Box Magic, Lifetime Cigarette, Brain Bag, Flying Color Cards, Liquid Eyes(performance only) |
This dvd includes a live performance of Whit’s award-winning routine, and instruction that includes all the moves, patter, and presentational tips that make it easy to add this masterpiece to your repertoire. Along with an introduction by Earl Nelson, and Billy McComb's interview with Whit, this dvd includes twenty minutes of video clips from Whit's performances over the last twenty years on cruise ships, at the Magic Castle and at Magic Island, and on large theater stages. These clips illustrate how to handle various types of spectator volunteers, and various reactions and comments from the volunteer. This routine, originally developed for Whit's street magic act in the 1960's, is considered by most experts to be the most commercial version of the linking rings available for any venue. Dai Vernon claimed that this routine had "the first completely new comedy premise I have seen in magic in thirty years. |
For over 30 years, Harry Allen has been one of America's most popular magicians, comedians and magic dealers. His comedy books have been best sellers, his original magic effects have been published and marketed all over the world, and his lectures have been received enthusiastically by magicians everywhere. Comedy Bits and Magic Routines features Harry in his natural environment, in front of a fun-loving audience, demonstrating his favorite magic effects and showing off his encyclopedic supply of one-liners. Along the way, you?ll gain insights and learn finesses on tricks you may have resigned to your magic drawer long ago . . . if you can stop laughing long enough. So, join the fun . . . Harry Allen's Comedy Bits & Magic Routines is a magical laugh fest-no kidding!
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Enjoy 105 minutes of magic and mirth. We've dared to bring you three popular performers on the cutting edge of comedy magic. They'll amaze, amuse, and share insight on how to be a success in the field. Part I - Performance Segment Fielding West , Michael Finney, and Mark Kornhauser treat you to their puns, prestidigitation, satire, and sleight of hand. Part II - Teach-In Segment
Learn the do's and don'ts of comedy magic: How much money you can ear, where you can perform, the tools of the trade, and much more. Part IV - More Finney Bones Michael's Extemporaneous Entertainment |
At long last the secrets of combining Comedy and Magic are revealed. Rich Marotta is a comedyclub headliner with over 20 years of experience. Rich imparts all of his professional tipsto assist you in adding comedy to your magic! Volume 1 Stand-Up Comedy & Magic Witness an actual, uncut and hilarious Rich Marotta performance before a live comedy club audience. The perfect marriage of stand-up comedy and magic. Rich then teaches you all of the ins and outs of his pet effects, stopping along the way to impart valuable tips and suggestions gleaned from over 20 years of professional performing experience.
Perhaps the toughest venue any professional magician has to face ? the walk-around situation. Rich Marotta is a master of approaching a group of people ? cold ? and blowing them away. The material explained on this volume is designed for situations where you have no table and the spectators' hands are otherwise engaged. Learn commercial and effective tricks for this unique situation. Learn how to approach a group cold; how to get the attention of spectators across the room; and what types of effects work best under fire.
Close-up and Comedy~ What a great mix! If you don't entertain your audience when performing magic, then you aren't doing your job. This video not only teaches you great tricks, but also shows you how adding comedy to your magic can make all of the difference in the world.
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This landmark DVD set by Bill Goldman will instantly become the most important reference for trade show magicians. What makes a Corporate Warrior? Over twenty years of performing thousands of shows for Fortune 500 companies! Bill Goldman has traveled the world performing at trade shows, hospitality suites, sales meetings and after dinner banquets! This special two DVD set documents an incredible Inner Circle trading session between Bill and four working professionals. Bill's conversations with Tim Noonan, Brian Irwin, Bram Charles, and Jason Bird tip it all. You'll learn the real work that only years on the road could teach you. The guys ask all of the right questions that extract every possible piece of information from the center of Bill's brain. It's the stuff nobody ever talks about! With a running time of 2 hours and 45 minutes, the two DVD set contains extremely valuable information on scripting, trade show pitches, premiums, length of performance, give-a-ways, stopping traffic, building crowds, marketing, promo videos, payment strategies, and so much more. The presentation is in a refreshing conversational style that is often as hilarious as it is educational and inspiring! |
For decades the name Pavel has been synonymous with some of the most innovative magic ever invented. Pavel has mystified and entertained lay audiences the world over with his inspired magical inventions while at the same time, delighting and exciting magicians at his thousands of lectures all around the globe with the diabolical secrets of his magic. Pavel's magic has taken him around the world, from the most prestigious venues to the set of TV's legendary Ed Sullivan show...and now he's sharing his award-winning magic, and the ingenious thinking that makes it all work, with you! Volume One - Magnetic Tricks A magnet is a wonderful tool in the hands of an inventive magician. Pavel's ability to exploit this principle in various objects where the use of magnets would be totally unexpected is amazing. This volume contains a number of tricks all based on the use of strong magnets. Most of them are easy to build and easy to do, all are deceptive and commercial. Volume Two - More Magnetic Tricks This volume continues a seemingly endless supply of Pavel's ideas connected with magnets. besides some additional rope effects, it features more effects with silks, cards and coins. It also gives general information on the Magnet Assortment, complete with a detailed explanation on how to attache magnets to ropes and silks. Volume Three - Mental Special Although Pavel was not born a mentalist, his creations in this field are captivating. This volume contains tricks a kind not found on any other, Pavel's use of colorful props in such cunning ways leave even the experts dumbfounded. Volume Four - At the Table Volume four contains the secrets, many revealed here for the first time, to some of Pavel's favorite close-up effects. These tricks can best be characterized with the following two words: deceptive and easy. In fact, most of the routines require very little sleight of hand and will suit any magician's level of skill. Everyone will surely find something they like on this volume. |
John Cornelius is one of the most creative inventors in magic. He has won just about every award given for creativity. You will appreciate his genius as he teaches outstanding routines, sleights and ideas for the beginner, expert and everyone in between. Learn effects used to baffle the top minds in magic, as well as material that has earned him magic's most prestigious awards. You will learn magic with cards, coins, cigarettes, balls, flash paper, business cards, ropes, handkerchiefs and more. Routines performed and explained:
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Considered to be the most influential name in magic today, Criss Angel built his career by having a visionary approach and groundbreaking material. Now for the first time ever, it's available to you, in his exclusive Criss Angel Mastermind DVD series (volume two). The explanation of his most talked about demonstration - Self Levitation - as created by Criss Angel (inspired by a Jacob Spinney concept) and performed by Criss Angel on his critically acclaimed A&E television series MINDFREAK. Criss teaches everything you need to know about this modern day miracle; step-by-step instructions on the method, how to construct it (gimmick materials needed can be purchased locally for approximately $125) and how to perform it. Levitate up to a chair, on an escalator, in the street, on stage, anywhere! This demonstration can be performed in close proximity to a single spectator or to an audience on stage. Levitations can cost thousands, now you can create Criss Angel's version for less than $300. Also included: bonus material, an exclusive interview with Criss sharing his inner thoughts on magic, his career, and number one TV series. You will not be disappointed-there is a lot of information on this DVD! Delve inside Masterminds... |
"The street is where it all began both historically and personally. I've spent over fifteen years making a living performing magic to crowds that didn't know they were going to be a crowd. Providing the unexpected to the unsuspecting. Shakespeare said "All the world's a stage" and if the police don't stop you then that's pretty much true. No matter where in the world I've been, and I've been around, no matter what language people speak, the magic works" - PETER WARDELL JOIN ONE OF TODAY'S FINEST STREET MAGICIANS AS THIS UNIQUE 2-DVD SET TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF REAL STREET MAGIC. 2 DISC SET CONTENTS INCLUDES:
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Learn Over 18 Different Moves! Contents:
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The DVD has 12 illusions plus a bonus illusion. These illusions are easy to build and the supplies can be purchased from local stores. Includes: The Appearance, Spirit Cabnet, Doll House, Two Tubs, Artist Dream, The Exchange, Cape Appearance, Costume Box, Box Levitation, Dekolta Chair, Wrap Around Illusion, Refrigerator Illusion. |
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