Ever wondered how to whip up a crowd at a trade show? Well, look no further! This DVD features Harlan’s Trade Show presentation that’s all about crafting mystery and excitement in the cutthroat world of trade shows (it’s like a gladiator arena, but with fewer lions and more brochures). The effects here revolve around the trade show theme, but you’ll find a delightful mishmash of plots and methods that will keep spectators on the edge of their seats.
The show kicks off with “Repeat Business,” a cheeky twist on the classic Six-Card Repeat that’ll have your audience thinking they’ve struck gold as the chances of winning a prize seem to multiply at Harlan's fingertips (a bit like the interest on your student loans, but more fun). Next, to highlight the benefits of whatever shiny product is being peddled, Dan works his magic with a classic—Professor's Nightmare, in a routine he calls “Price, Quality, Service.” Rounding off this first act is “Loose Ends,” Harlan’s take on the Torn and Restored Napkin, complete with a classic sucker ending that’s sure to draw some giggles and keep those eyeballs glued to the show.
Moving on to the next batch of tricks, Harlan enlists two spectators and two torn dollar bills for “Value,” a clever reworking of Grant's Million Dollar Mystery, where he underscores the company's money-back guarantee. The torn halves are not only restored but reappear in a spot that was under the spectator's control all along (because who doesn’t love a good twist?). This highly entertaining piece smoothly transitions into “Trust Me,” where Dan pulls off the audacious feat of smashing and then restoring a spectator's borrowed wristwatch. To cap this set, Harlan presents “No Worries,” his version of Slydini's classic Paper Balls Over the Head, which plays big and is a surefire way to build that all-important trade show audience.
In the grand finale, Dan starts with a baffling twist on the Salesman Hotel Mystery using just a handful of playing cards, leaving onlookers scratching their heads all day (really, they’ll be pondering it over lunch). Next, he rolls out the classic Chinese Linking Rings to show how the company makes connections with its customers in a routine aptly named “Compatibility.” Once again, this trick is all about visibility, pulling in a crowd to your trade show booth faster than you can say “freebie!” Finally, Dan wraps things up with a giveaway item—the Three Card Monte—encouraging audience members to take one home to bemuse their friends and family (and slyly ensuring the company’s details end up in lots of pockets).
So sit back, enjoy the show, and get ready to learn the secrets of a master. You’ll soon be packing small and playing big, just like Harlan!
Running Time Approximately: 1hr
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