Now, Ken Niinuma might not ring a bell in the western world, but trust me, the guy’s got a seriously impressive stash of original, easy card magic up his sleeve. Joshua Jay stumbled upon Ken during a jaunt in Japan nearly ten years ago, and since then, we’ve collaborated to bring you his very first DVD collection, available exclusively through Vanishing Inc. Magic. After months of hard graft, we’re chuffed to present this unusual and downright thrilling compilation. And let's be clear: you won't find this kind of material lurking in magic shops or online marketplaces. This is a rare peek into the world of close-up magic from a completely different corner of the globe.
So, what’s Ken Niinuma’s magic all about? Imagine a blend of John Bannon, Allan Ackerman, and Caleb Wiles—sprinkled with a distinct Asian flavour. Here’s a taste of three routines that you’ll uncover in this collection:
Waltz: a lovely little number for couples where, against all odds, two signed selections miraculously find each other.
Thunderstruck: Think of the Bannon Triumph, but with a Japanese twist. In this stunning Triumph spectacle, you not only track down all the cards of a specific suit but also uncover the rest in a shocking conclusion (yes, it’s a real showstopper).
Crackdown: This sandwich effect is a rare gem worth mastering (we’re usually sceptical about most sandwich tricks, but this one’s worth it). Two selections are placed fairly into the deck, and the Kings are then laid face up in the middle. With no sneaky moves, you spread the deck to reveal that the Kings have magically repositioned themselves to sandwich the selections.
The title Three Secrets gives you a big clue—there are indeed three secrets tucked away in this DVD. There’s more than meets the eye, so happy hunting, Easter-egg aficionados!
