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MAKING A LIVING PERFORMING CLOSE-UP MAGIC by CARL ANDREWS
You can't go wrong with Carl Andrews. His experience in working walk around and resort areas are now available to you. The first part of this video is Carl's ingenious and entertaining routines he uses everyday, shown then taught. The second half of the video is worth a $1000.00 or more to the serious magician in this field. Carl pulls up a barstool and gives a lecture on getting work in restaurants, walk around, and other venues. He even goes into teaching you how to make venues where none existed before.
Routines Included
The Jumbo Coin (Gregory Wilson's Dishonest Abe) - This is the growing coin plot as a regular penny grows to a silver dollar size penny and then climaxes by exploding into a 3" jumbo penny. Carl brings thoughtful nuances to this marketed effect and his jumbo production at the end fooled me hard (despite the fact I've performed this routine as my opener for the past 3 years!)
Déjà vu - Swain's airmail card combined with the Two Ton Transpo. Climaxes with the Sankey idea of a card appearing on a paper clip that's been in full view the entire time. Carl also tosses in some great ideas on maintaining a two-card stack.
The World Famous Two Coin Trick - Hopping Half without having 40 bucks 'hop' out of your pocket - he does it with real coins! The coins can be examined at the beginning without having to sacrifice anything visually during the routine.
You Don't Know Jack - Another line I use incessantly. This time it's the title for Carl's version of Mike Close's Frog Prince. If you don't already perform this, you'll want to start. Carl has brought some great ideas to the table for this great "non card" card trick.
Amazing - You'll fast forward to the explanation.
Picture Perfect - The selected cards develop on two blank cards
Beanie Weenies - The cup a ball routine with a empty can of beans - they're "has beans!""
ITEM # DVD0554 PRICE $30.00
NO JACKET REQUIRED by CARL ANDREWS
Because Carl works at an outdoor resort/restaurant in the South Pacific, a jacket would not only look out of place, but downright uncomfortable. The effects on this DVD are of the pack small play big variety. They were developed to be carried without a bag, box, briefcase, or bulging pockets. All of the finely honed effects from Carl's professional repertoire can be performed in short sleeves and surfer shorts! In other words, "NO JACKET REQUIRED!"
This DVD contains some super close up effects that Carl uses regularly at a restaurant in Hawaii. All of the effects fit in your pockets, are easily reset, and can be performed without a jacket. Perfect for restaurant workers or for those that just want to travel light and be prepared to do magic apparently impromptu.
Routines Included
Pair o' dice - This is one of Carl's effects that magicians all over the works have been begging him to tip. I was very happy to see this one on the tape. The 'move' will take some practice, but it is well worth the time and effort. A great strolling effect, all you need is a un-gaffed pair of dice.
Ain't No Mo - This one is my favorite. I recently performed this one on a local TV show. It is the perfect sponge ball routine with some great patter to boot! The effect is surprising to the spectator, the magic happens in their hands, it is just as strong for kids as it is for adults, it packs small, and the props cost almost nothing. Hard to beat if you ask me.
Black Jack - You offer to teach your spectator to play Blackjack. You do just that while finding a selected card with a surprising transpo. The set up is so simple that you could do it in a second in front of the spectator
B.S. 101 - A real funny way to answer the question 'show me a trick' The end of the routine uses Daryl's 'Hot Shot Cut' which is a difficult move. But Carl does show the move in the explanation section.
Carl's Card On Ceiling - Carl's version of the Card on Ceiling. Easy handling and enjoyable patter.
Double Scotch and Soda with a Twist - This is another that I really liked. It is an un-gaffed Scotch and Soda with the surprise of two completely different coins at the end in the spectators' hand. The handling is not at al difficult and the routine is a lot of fun.
Sweet & Slow - A great restaurant routine. A sugar packet is emptied and the sugar is poured out. The packet is restored with more of Carl's great patter.
Hula-Fusion - A great couples routine. A version of the anniversary waltz trick, but really simplified and can be done 'impromptu' Very strong for couples, and a sure tip getter!
Lei'd Back - A great effect for the kids. You notice that the tag in a child's shirt is sticking out and offer to tuck it in. But when you do, you end up removing a very long streamer much to the child's surprise. The streamer is maid into a Hawaiian Lei and is given to the child. A great and inexpensive give away.
ITEM # DVD0555 PRICE $30.00
This DVD documents Criss Angel's first television special in Japan, with a behind the scenes look at the making of this incredible act. The DVD contains, outtakes, performances on the street and stage, commentary by Angel, and much more as you delve inside his world for a rare look at this creative visionary.
ITEM # DVD0556 PRICE $25.00
In this DVD, delve inside Criss Angel's world and experience his critically acclaimed television events Supernatural and Mindfreak, both commercial-free and uncut.
Special bonus features include
ITEM # DVD0557 PRICE $30.00
Creep inside Criss Angel's world and experience his critically acclaimed television events Supernatural and Mindfreak, both commercial-free and uncut.
Special bonus features include
What People Are Saying about Criss Angel
"Criss Angel has taken magic and illusion from cheesola to the realm of art. Now that, that's magic." - The New York Post
"Remarkable and entertaining." - The New York Times
"Criss Angel takes magic to a dangerous and exciting new level. Angel will blow your mind." - Star Magazine
"Criss Angel is the post-modern Houdini and the man in whose hands the future of magic lies." - MTV
"An amazing illusionist. The best I've ever seen!" - Howard Stern
"Greatness is he who reminds you of no other. Such a man is Criss Angel." - Siegfried & Roy
"Pick of the week." - TV Guide, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times
ITEM # DVD0558 PRICE $30.00
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