DVDs: Close-Up Magic

"Those effects in which an inanimate object moves without any visible cause are perhaps the most mysterious and effective in all magic. Such a trick more than any other seems like real magic, especially when it is accomplished...at close range directly under the noses of the spectators." And, with these words, which introduced a key chapter...

The Cups and Balls are commonly thought to be the world’s oldest trick but, as Johnny Thompson theorizes, perhaps there was one before it just called "The Ball Trick." Certainly, many of magic’s legendary names, including Silent Mora, Tenkai, Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Oscar Pladic and others, thought enough of this simple yet baffling...

Trade Secrets is a collection of powerful card effects from Michael Feldman. Each effect on this DVD puts a modern twist on a classic plot, designed to provide maximum impact in a variety of performing scenarios. Card enthusiasts will all find something to love on Trade Secrets. In addition to the 3 amazing effects, there is also a bonus...

Dan will teach you to do miracles on the spur of the moment with whatever props happen to be available!

Section 1 - Pen and Tell'er Dan Harlan's Karate Cap; Pocket Change; A Quart Low; Ye Old 1089 Tricke; Van Gogh Vanish

Section 2 - Reservations Required Dan Harlan's Invisible Cow; Mineral Magnetism; Shaker...

A Master Class on the Impromptu Rising Card Miracle!

This project represents 15 years of research, thought, experimentation and practice into one of the greatest card effects for the modern conjuror. Building on the work of Fred Robinson, Eric Mason, Ken Krenzel and Richard Kaufman, Richard Sanders has redefined the...

A true international star of magic, Flip has been delighting audiences for decades with his enchanting, whimsical magic. He's been invited to lecture and perform for just about every major magician's convention in the world, and his lectures are always greeted with acclaim by all who have been lucky enough to attend.

Of course,...

Michael Dardant is one of magic's fastest rising stars with a load of North American magic trophies already accumulated, it won't be long before he's a hit on the International scene as well!
-Shawn Farquhar

Every once in a while you come across a True Original. Someone who does it differently. Someone...

Prepare to be mesmerized!

We are proud to present TAKAHIRO's coin magic work collection - his new World's End DVD.

Six amazing works created with extraordinary creativity.

The routines are beautiful to behold, and impossible to believe - truly, this must be magic. Coins disappear, appear, transform,...

David Regal, when he isn't writing for television shows like Rugrats and Everybody Loves Raymond, creates diabolical magic. And, on these three new videos. David performs and then teaches killer effects from his Magic Castle act as well as his best-selling books. The 36 close-up items taught on these three tapes are capable of fooling...

Before Street Magic, before Restaurant Magic and before Walk Around Magic there was Table Magic where a magician would join audiences at their table in a restaurant or bar and entertain them.

Karl Norman has spent more than 50 years as a professional magician and on this DVD he explains the routines he uses when performing close-up...

There is more powerful potential in just a few feet of invisible thread than almost anything else in magic. This is magic that becomes the stuff of legends. No matter what type of magic you perform, from the purest sleight of hand to the largest grand illusions, this is the type of magic that creates conversations and reputations....

Some of John Bannon's best magical material is captured on this professional, broadcast quality video. Nearly 90 minutes of magical entertainment and instructions from one of magic's hottest talents. No doubt you are familiar with John's unique and creative style of magic from his best-selling book, Impossibilia: The Close-Up...

For the first time, Andrew Galloway performs AND EXPLAINS the magic of John Ramsay.

Andrew was the only student of the legendary Scottish magician (1877-1962) and he has done for misdirection, through the work of Ramsay, what Dai Vernon achieved for natural handling, through Erdnase. Thus, he has brought a new and deeper level and...

The "Chop Cup" used by professionals world wide never fails to entertain and amaze!

Four performers reveal their secret routines and explain as well!

Most all magicians in the world have a "chop cup" in their repertoire, but only a few have mastered the effect to its fullest.

Larry Jennings , (a disciple...

Paul Harris presents the Daniel Garcia Project! Daniel Garcia absolutely fries the most discerning spectators, using the best of both classic effects and real-world technique updated with some new stuff that only Daniel could have created. Volume 1

• Satisfaction Guaranteed: Starts where most All Backs Routines end,...

Bob Read Collection (4 DVD Set) - DVD

Robert Graham Read ("Bob" to one and all) was one of the unique figures in magic. Bob was the greatest magician the United Kingdom has ever produced. His comedy, his magic, and their combination was unique and produced a rolling wave of hysteria in his audiences that few magicians other...

Vectra Super Strong Invisible Line enables you to do things that simply can not be done with any other thread. This video will show you exactly what makes Vectra Line so special.

Here are just a few of the things you’ll see:

The amazing FULL DECK LEVITATION, the demonstration that helped popularize the Vectra Line...

4 volume set - A collection of killer material from one of magic’s most creative minds. Some of Paul’s favorite close-up effects and stand-up routines. R. Paul Wilson’s classical approach combines old and new methods to produce incredible magic for every situation and for every level of skill, from beginner to expert.

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One of magic's best-loved performers . . . at his very best!

For decades, Aldo Colombini's name has been synonymous with powerful yet commercial magic. His brand of conjuring is always knock ?em dead strong but his methodologies rely more on subtlety and cleverness rather than difficult sleight of hand. In this exciting...

Volume One

• ELECTRICAL ARTLET - Boom box cord too short to reach the wall outlet? No problem; just draw an outlet on a pad of paper, plug in the cord and the music starts right up! Based on a Fantasio effect and used with his permission.
• UPLOOPTED - A horizontal card levitation that looks UNBELIEVABLE!
• THE...

Dan Harlan was instrumental in popularizing magic with rubber bands and is widely considered a master of rubber band magic. On this DVD he teaches the original routines and techniques that gave him his worldwide reputation. You will learn easy-to-perform rubber band magic that's perfect for impromptu situations.

• Bandlocked:...

Works with any shell set

Absolutely angle proof

Bob Kohler’s routine for the Shell Game has become legendary. Why, because Bob’s routine is used by more professional magicians than any other routine of it’s kind. Bob’s routine has been honed through thousands of live performances for paying audiences.

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Whether you want to prosper in the very lucrative world of corporate entertainment and trade show conventions or, simply boost your repertoire for LIVE performance, close-up magic, this two-disc DVD set is for you.

Known for his ability to improve on the classics such as, The Shell Game, Balls Over the Head, Dice Stacking, The Sting,...

Gregory Wilson's Ring Leader (DVD + STRING + RING) - This 6 phase ring and rope routine will make your audience wonder if they'll ever see their ring again... outside of a pawnshop! Highly Recommended!!!

The Effect: A spectator's ring is magically plucked off the center of a rope and just as effortlessly thrown back...

If it's been a while since you've watched a magician perform and have sat there totally clueless, you've apparently never seen Henry Evans work. And in this, his first ever video outing, Henry generously parts with the secrets that made him a Gold Medal winner at FISM 2000. First, you'll be slack jawed at the amazing magic...