Darwin Ortiz is the rare breed of magician who’s not just a sleight-of-hand whiz, but also a sharp thinker, creator, and performer. He’s so well-versed in gambling scams that casinos across a dozen countries have sought his expertise. His tomes on card magic are practically required reading (and for good reason!), especially Strong Magic and Designing Miracles, which have become modern classics. As a performer, he’s entertained Fortune 500 companies, colleges, and even graced both the Bush and Obama inaugurals. Oh, and let’s not forget his appearances on various television shows and his stage antics in a duo with the legendary David Roth.
In this groundbreaking DVD series, Darwin showcases jaw-dropping effects from his legendary repertoire—all freshly recorded in stunning digital clarity for an eager audience. You’ll kick things off by watching Darwin perform a complete show (a masterclass in itself on how to string together card magic for maximum entertainment!). Once the audience has left (probably still in shock), Darwin dives into the nitty-gritty, revealing his diabolical secrets with a level of detail that’ll have you itching to add these effects to your own repertoire. Plus, he shares some of his brilliant theories on magic, dishing out wisdom from one of the art’s sharpest minds.
Darwin had one simple aim with this DVD set, and I think we can all agree he’s nailed it—nothing but the best!
Volume 1
The Vegas Shuffle - A progressively impossible, three-phase gambling routine that’ll have even the non-card players in stitches.
The Psychotronic Card - First, you perform one of the most astonishing and convincing vanishes ever of a selected card. Then, just for good measure, the card magically reappears in the spectator's own hands!
Four To One - One card becomes four; four cards become one. One of the strongest transpositions in card magic, and it all happens right under the spectator's nose!
The Unholy Three - Kicking off as an impressive three-card location, it culminates in one of the most surprising kickers in card magic.
Museum Piece - A true masterpiece—magically, aesthetically, and presentationally.
Test Your Luck - An impossible coincidence, and the spectator does all the heavy lifting.
Best Of The Best (performance only) - A tour-de-force display of incredible gambling skills, both physical and mental.
Theory - One of magic's greatest thinkers shares insights on three pivotal subjects in magic: The Magical Experience, The Audience is Not the Enemy, and Meaning.
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