Darwin Ortiz is a delightful cocktail of technician, creator, thinker, and performer—served shaken, not stirred. With sleight-of-hand skills that would make a card shark weep, Darwin’s insider knowledge of gambling scams has landed him consulting gigs in casinos across a dozen countries (probably more than you’ll ever visit). His tomes on card magic are modern classics, right up there with Strong Magic and Designing Miracles, both of which are practically required reading for anyone remotely interested in the craft. As for performance? He’s graced Fortune 500 companies, colleges, and even the inaugurals of both Bush and Obama. Plus, he’s had his fair share of TV appearances and even shared the stage with the legendary David Roth.
In this landmark video series, Darwin showcases the most jaw-dropping effects from his legendary repertoire—all freshly filmed in stunning digital clarity—before an audience that’s absolutely loving it. You’ll kick things off with a complete show (a masterclass in how to weave card magic into an experience that’ll have your spectators on the edge of their seats!). Once the applause dies down and the audience heads home (probably still buzzing), Darwin dives into the nitty-gritty, revealing his devilishly clever methods so you can add these gems to your own repertoire. And, just when you think it couldn’t get any better, he shares some of his thoughts on magic and performance—words of wisdom from one of the craft’s most astute minds.
Darwin had one simple ambition with this video set, and trust me, he’s nailed it—nothing but the best!
Volume 1
The Vegas Shuffle - A progressively impossible, three-phase gambling routine that even your nan would enjoy (seriously).
The Psychotronic Card - First, you’ll execute one of the most astonishing and convincing vanishes of a selected card. Then, the card appears in the spectator's own hands! (Mind blown.)
Four To One - One card becomes four; four cards become one. It’s one of the strongest transpositions in card magic, and it all happens under the spectator's hands—no funny business!
The Unholy Three - What starts as an impressive three-card location ends with one of the most powerful surprise moments in card magic.
Museum Piece - A true work of art—magically, aesthetically, and presentationally. (Seriously, they should put this in a gallery.)
Test Your Luck - An impossible coincidence that the spectator pulls off all by themselves.
Best Of The Best (performance only) - A tour-de-force display of incredible gambling skills, both physical and mental (and probably a bit of luck).
Theory - One of magic’s greatest thinkers shares insights on three vital subjects in magic: The Magical Experience, The Audience is Not the Enemy, and Meaning.
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