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QUICK & CASUAL CLOSE-UP by SOL STONE
Sol Stone has remained an underground figure in the New York magic scene for more than 50 years. Although many of his routines have been published in various magazines and books, very few magicians have ever seen him perform. His magic is quick direct and visual. His technique is superb and he has a "soft touch" which helps make everything he does seem very magical. This DVD features some of his favorite routines with coins, chips, pins, sponge balls, ropes, balls, and finger rings.
Includes performances and explanations to:
Fusion Fission: Two quarters change into a half-dollar and back to two
quarters.
Tenkai Quarters: A quarter magically jumps from one hand to the other.
Vanishing Eagle: A quarter placed into your fist vanishes, as both hands are shown empty.
Cointemplate: Two coins are placed under a clear plate held by a spectator. One of the coins startlingly penetrates up through the glass to appear on top of the plate.
Chaperone: A routine with three different colored balls accompanied by a cute presentation. Balls are repeatedly placed in your pocket but appear back in your hand. The routine ends with all the balls vanishing.
Ring On, Ring Off: A borrowed ring penetrates the center of a pen that is held at both ends by a spectator. Just as easily the ring is pulled off the pen.
Acupuncture: A quick linking pin routine with an acupuncture presentation.
North, South, East and West: As two coins are moved to opposite sides of the table one of them magically disappears and joins the other.
Jarred Coin: A coin repeatedly vanishes from your hand to appear inside a little jar. The jar is sealed shut but the coin still manages to vanish from your hand and appear inside the jar.
Purple Cow: A quick and direct spellbound routine presented as a poem. A silver coin changes to a purple coin and back to silver a number of times.
Knot For You: A piece of rope is placed around a spectator's neck while a knot is tied in the center of a second rope. As the spectator holds both ends of the rope the knot disappears and appears on the rope which has been previously draped around his neck.
Just Gone: A silver coin and a copper coin vanish one at a time until nothing is left.
Elusive Sponge: A sponge ball routine with vanishes, appearances and multiplications.
The 51 Cent Trick: The two-coin routine Sol Stone developed after his plane was shot down during World War II.
Many professionals have added these routines to their working repertoires--we are sure you will too. Hosted by Gerald Deutsch. Original release date: February, 2002. Running time: Approximately 75 minutes.
ITEM # DVD0002 PRICE $35.00
The Zarrow Shuffle is the ultimate false riffle shuffle. Now Herb Zarrow
explains the details and secret techniques that make the Zarrow Shuffle
undetectable. No matter how many riffle shuffles you give the deck, you maintain
complete control of all the cards. The Zarrow Shuffle is the most deceptive
false shuffle ever created and one of the few sleights that was instantly
adopted not only by top card workers but also by professional card sharpers.
Persi Diaconis in his introduction to Dai Vernon's Revelations wrote:
"Zarrow's shuffle may very well be the single most important practical card
move invented since Erdnase.
This is the first time that Herb Zarrow, the inventor of the shuffle, has
revealed these handlings, variations and presentations using the shuffle. Most
of the material on this DVD has never been available before, including many
fine points and applications that have been held back for more than 40 years.
Learn from the only authorized DVD on the subject taught by Herb Zarrow, the
man who invented it all.
Shuffle techniques taught:
The original Complete Deck Control with Riffle Shuffle, speed, cover,
resistance, angles, cutting sequences, get-readies, jog usage, double hand
movement, red/black Zarrow Shuffle sequences, three card cover sequences, one
and two shuffle sequences, Cut Simulation, Locking The Top Card, Two-Shuffle
Control, Pre-Cut Double-Shuffle, Two-Shuffles and Cut, Skimming Using The Z,
Double Cover, Double-Double Shuffle, Red/Black Cull and much more.
Routines and applications taught:
Four Ace Shuffle Control, Surprise Stack, Quad Triumph, Cull Stack,
Attraction, Red Black Cull and Zarrow Control, Four Packet Red Black, and Three
Phase Poker Routine. In addition to shuffle applications the routines also
contain unpublished techniques and ideas that can be applied to many effects.
This may be your only opportunity to really master this technique and add a
valuable weapon to your arsenal of secret sleights. Running time: 82 minutes.
ITEM # DVD0001 PRICE $35.00
KNOCK-OUT COIN MAGIC by MICHAEL RUBINSTEIN
This just might be the best coin DVD ever made! These material has been sought after by magicians for years and L & L Publishing is proud to re-release this series originally produced by Videonics of Canada into one DVD with an extra behind the scenes photo gallery.
Bologna Debut: A gradual production of coins with a surprising ending.
Purse Spellbound: This concerns a half dollar in a purse viewed by the spectator. With the purse in his hands, the spectator suddenly discovers the half dollar has changed to a Chinese coin.
Twilight Zone: This is a routine with a Midas touch. Four copper coins turn to gold, one at a time, then magically, return to copper. This trick introduces the Duo-Mat idea to good advantage. A useful device that eliminates pocketing.
The Black Hole: A black disc, slightly larger than a half dollar, is displayed. With the "hole" flat on the table, four coins are apparently tossed in this black space. The black "hole" is picked up and magically changes to a small black box which, when opened, reveals the missing coins. A most effective and amusing routine.
Shuttle Flight: Four half dollars are vanished, one at a time and make a reappearance beneath a playing card. Neat coin handling with easy-to-follow moves, thanks to the close-up camera work and good lighting.
Okito Klinker: This is an Okito Box routine with a surprising touch that makes this a real winner for any close-up worker. The empty coin box is covered with its lid. A half dollar is tossed toward the covered box and heard to arrive. Two more coins are tossed magically into the box and the spectator hears each coin as it arrives in the box. He removes the lid and believes what he heard, as the three coins are found within. This is a pretty effect and a clever bit of deception.
Voodoo Revelation: This is a happy combination of card and coin magic, with a number of magical surprises. A chosen card is shuffled in the deck and the cards placed aside. Five copper coins are arranged in a row. One is chosen and a white gummed sticker affixed and the spectator places his name or initials on this coin for identification. The coin is now placed, sticker side down, beneath a metal chalice (or cup). Now, the magic starts. The four remaining coins are picked up and turned over, one at a time. Each coin also has a white sticker and each bears the spectator's name or initials. The coins are dropped in the chalice. One at a time, the coins are removed and turned over, the stickers have vanished but a word appears on each coin. The layout of the four coins (plus the original selection from beneath the chalice, from which the sticker has vanished) form a sentence which names the chosen card. Upon looking through the deck, the chosen card is seen to have the missing sticker attached to its face.
Arithmetic Coins: This is an amusing two coin routine with an old and 'new math' theme.
Kaps Matting Copper/Silver: This is a neat presentation of Fred Kaps' routine where four half dollars end up as four Chinese coins.
The Dream: A routine with a purse and four coins plus a story of a dream of entering a competition for the world's greatest magician.
Tax : The performer relates a visit to a store and a purchase in which he has but a half dollar. Price of the article is one dollar so, magically, another half dollar appears. When emphasis is placed on the one dollar price, the two halves change to a silver dollar. When the storekeeper indicates that additional tax is required, the performer clasps both hands and produces a handful of thumb tacks!
Magic Coins: This is a neat, ungimmicked coin routine that will puzzle knowing wizards who suspect magnetic coins.
Giant Sucker Coin Vanish: This is an amusing routine with a jumbo coin. There is sucker by-play with 'under-the-arm' hideaway a la egg bag buffoonery of yesteryear. The DVD concludes with a description of the Fingerless Retention Pass.
Mass Hypnosis: This is an amusing premise for a routine in which three half dollars and three smaller coins change shape, content, and color. The moves are adaptable to other effects for lots of versatility.
The Heckler: This offers the performer an opportunity to demonstrate what he can do to fool the 'wise guy' or 'heckler' who is determined to explain just 'how it is done.' There are vanishes, appearances and changes during which a bent coin and one with a hole play an important part.
Silver lint II: This is a copper/silver sequence that starts after a piece of silver lint is plucked from your clothing. A giant half dollar is involved with this brief bit of coin chicanery.
Two Card Reverse Matrix: This an unusual matrix effect using two cards from which the centers have been cut, thus making them into window cards. Even though the spectator can see through the cards, the customary matrix routine is presented, with coins vanishing and accumulating. The surprise finish is when suddenly, the four coins are discovered back in their original four corners of the close-up mat.
Giant Four coins Through the Table: Four jumbo coins penetrate the table top one at a time. Beautifully routined - looks impossible!
Karate Coin: A thumb penetration of a half dollar.
Bonus Section: Live performances (no explanations) of: Crazy Coins Across, Case Solved, Dragnet, Quatra Coin Reverse Matrix, Sucker Stand-Up Copper/Silver, Bologna Debut.
Partial listing of sleights taught Part 1: Gallo Pitch, Shuttle Pass, Fake Purse Takeout, R. O. P. S. Move, Edge Grip, Spider Vanish, Ramsey Subtlety, Impromptu Touch Change, Variation of the Bobo Switch, Spellbound Change Over Palm, Spellbound Move, Rubinstein Spellbound Change, Variation Retention Pass, Sol Stone Slap Change, Rosenthal Coin Steal, Matting a Coin, Pick Up Load, Lid Load, Roth's Imp Pass.
Partial listing of sleights taught Part 2: Ramsey Coin Switch, Rubinstein Coin Turnover, Fingertip Retention Shuttle Pass, One Hand Coin Switch, Sticker Switch, Secret Coin Addition, Revolving Coin Load, R. O. P. S. Click Pass, Double Click Pass, Fantastic Chip Turnover, Matting the Coins, Coin Purse Load, Variation Retention Pass, Fake Purse Takeout, R. O. P. S. Move, Edge Grip, Spier Grip Vanish, R. O. P. S. Double Click Pass, Spellbound Move, Goshman Steal (Blow Change).
Partial listing of sleights taught Part 3: Fantastic Coin Turnover, Variation Retention Pass, Pinky Turnover Move, Purse Switch, Fingertip Coin Load, R. O. P. S. Move, Al Schneider's False Transfer, Thumb Palm Switch, Roth's Imp Pass, Shuttle Pass, Sol Stone's Slap Change, Wave Change, Ken Krenzel's Spellbound Change, Paul Harris' Coin Steal with Card, Giant Coin Lap Vanish.
ITEM # DVD0041 PRICE $75.00
THE EXCITING WORLD OF MAGIC by MICHAEL AMMAR
This is amazing magic performed, then clearly explained with step-by-step close-up instructions from the perfect view.
No other magic DVD is as complete because it also features insider advice on buying magic, Joining clubs, attending conventions, subscribing to magazines, easy tricks vs. hard tricks, practice the basic rules and when to break them!
Discover mind reading, magic with cards, coins, sponge, string, finger rings, rubber bands, balloons and more. These secrets give you the power to entertain almost anywhere, almost anytime! Amaze people, just minutes after watching!
Michael Ammar is the foremost teacher in magic. When not performing for his Fortune 500 clients, he works with thousands of students worldwide. Almost every renowned magician of the last 25-years has consulted with this world champion. For a fraction of the cost of a single lesson, you can watch these techniques over and over again until you have mastered them. Running time approximately 88-minutes. Michael says, "Fast and easy DVD makes learning magic fun!"
ITEM # DVD0033 PRICE $30.00
COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO COIN MAGIC by MICHAEL AMMAR
You'll see easy step-by-step instructions on how to astonish people with the coins in your pocket! By understanding what to do and when to do it, you'll be able to perform an endless amount of Magic! This DVD is different from any other because we've got history, theory, and close-up images from the very best view for total understanding. All the fundamentals of coin Magic are covered in the perfect sequence for fast, fun results. You will be delightfully baffling your friends and families with coin Magic more quickly than ever before!
DVD INCLUDES
Finger Palm, Classic Palm, Thumb Palm, Getting into Thumb Palm, Back Thumb Palm, Downs Palm, The Back Clip, Finger Clip, Deep Back Clip, A Sure Bet, The Phone Home Pen, Double Your Money, Completely Gone, What's That in Your Ear!
Coin from Tie, Tricky Trousers, The Natural Lay of the Hand, Simple Take, Simple Put, Schneider Vanish, Le Tourniquet, Reverse French Drop, Classic Fake Transfer, The Slide Vanish, Friction Palm, Spider Vanish, Silver Dollar to 4 Quarters, Half Dollar to 5 Dimes, Coin Thru Table.
Simple Coins Across, Misdirection, Magic Wand Revolve Load, Thumb Palm Load, Sonic Squeeze, Copper Silver Transposition, Produce & Complete Vanish, Timing, Coin To Key, GONE, One Minute Coin Vanish, The Thieves, Sheep & the barn, PLUS MANY MORE!
Michael Ammar is the foremost teacher in magic. When not performing for his Fortune 500 clients, he works with thousands of students worldwide. Almost every renowned magician of the last 25-years has consulted with this world champion. For a fraction of the cost of a single lesson, you can watch these techniques over and over again until you have mastered them. Running time approximately 88-minutes
ITEM # DVD0034 PRICE $30.00
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