{"product_id":"harlan-the-manipulation-show-dvd-1","title":"Harlan The Manipulation Show - DVD","description":"\u003cp\u003eImagine packing a stage show into a briefcase—sounds like magic, doesn’t it? Well, Harlan’s \u003cstrong\u003eThe Manipulation Show\u003c\/strong\u003e does just that! This gem showcases how a performer can create the grandeur of a full-blown production whilst fitting everything they need into a tiny case. It’s all about semi-silent stage manipulation, but trust me, there’s enough variety here to tickle the fancy of magicians at any level (even that mate who insists they’re a wizard after one too many pints).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe kick things off with Dan and the Dancing Cane, where a seemingly ordinary walking stick decides it’s had enough of being pedestrian. It floats about like it’s auditioning for a role in a Disney movie before dramatically changing colour and transforming into two silk handkerchiefs. (Cue applause.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext up is the candelabra, which Harlan gives a cheeky poke. The first candle turns into a white silk, and then one vanishes right before your eyes. The finale? A blue handkerchief that disappears, only to reappear tied around the candle—classic mischief! And just when you think he’s run out of steam, he makes the last candle vanish just a few feet away from the flabbergasted audience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut wait, there’s more! The first part of the act wraps up with the ever-popular Billiard Balls, where solid red balls pop in and out of existence like they’re playing hide and seek.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving on, we’ve got a routine called \u003cstrong\u003eTight Rope\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a length of rope and a willing spectator. In a series of baffling twists, she apparently nips off the ends of the rope, leaving Dan with an endless loop. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder, the rope gets ‘cut’ using the spectator's finger, only for the ends to be tied up in a knot that moves around like it’s got a mind of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThen there’s \u003cstrong\u003eSilken Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a rainbow of silks pops out from a single one like a magician’s version of a party trick. Following that, we finally hear Harlan speak in a piece called \u003cstrong\u003eOuch\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a finger bandage plays a game of leapfrog between his fingers. Spoiler alert: it vanishes, only to reappear on each finger like a magic party favour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo finish with a flourish, we dive into three magical classics. First up, an elegant linking ring routine that’ll have you questioning your own dexterity, followed by the mesmerizing Zombie floating ball, and wrapping up with a stunning Blendo finale that appears to be born from the silks of \u003cstrong\u003eSilken Dream\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, sit back, enjoy the show, and prepare to soak up the secrets of a master—Harlan’s got the goods to ensure you, too, can pack small and play big. (Just try not to trip over your own feet while you’re at it, yeah?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRunning Time \u003ci\u003eApproximately\u003c\/i\u003e: 1hr 39min\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L\u0026L Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478656856388,"sku":"DVDDHMANIPULATION","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/dvddhmanipulation-full_c073df23-e340-44e4-a361-41bb8b165e27.png?v=1772860122","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/harlan-the-manipulation-show-dvd-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}