Johnny Thompson is one of the last living legends of his time, much like a fine wine that gets better (and more expensive) with age. You’ve got your Vernons, Millers, Elmsleys, Jennings, Marlos, and of course, Thompson. A decade ago, Johnny decided to document FOUR VOLUMES of his close-up repertoire—what a guy! This treasure trove of private lessons from a true pioneer in our craft is nothing short of essential for any serious magician. And guess what? You can now snag the entire collection as a download! That means you can enjoy these gems on the go, on your computer, or anywhere else you fancy (even the loo, if that’s your thing).
Here’s a cheeky peek at what’s in each volume:
Volume One
Balls & Net (Silent Mora - Dai Vernon) - Johnny spills the beans on the current thinking behind this classic piece.
Coins Through Table (Al Baker) - A delightful mix of Baker, Vernon, and Slydini's genius.
Han Ping Chien Coin Trick (Han Ping Chien) - Johnny’s got a palms-up twist on this Chinese classic.
Winged Silver (Dai Vernon) - The Professor’s method for the timeless Coins Across.
Copper & Silver Transposition (Dai Vernon) - Vernon's handling explained to the last detail.
Vanishing Glass (Glass Through Table) (Max Matini) - A clever combo of the Malini routine and a neat T. Nelson Downs subtlety.
Benson's Bowl Routine (Roy Benson) - A charming take on the classic Cups and Balls.
Matching the Cards (Leipzig's Opener) (Dai Vernon) - Just as the Professor performed it.
Automatic Aces (Birds of a Feather) (Hofzinser) - Thompson’s take on what’s commonly known as MacDonald's Aces.
Volume Two
The Travelers - Card in Envelope (Dai Vernon - Paul Le Paul) - A full rundown of Vernon's handling.
Triumph (Dai Vernon) - A live demo of the Strip-Out Shuffle method that the Professor used in real life.
The Endless Chain (George Blake) - A three-phase routine lifted straight from the Blake manuscript.
Vernon Poker Deal (Dai Vernon) - Includes a lesson on the Zarrow Shuffle.
Chink-A-Chink (Max Malini) - Malini's routine laid bare.
The Cap & Pence (Nate Leipzig) - The classic rendition of Leipzig's Pride, nothing less.
Mental Card Miracle (Princess Card Trick) (Harry Harper/Dai Vernon) - A complete rundown of the Jacob Daley version of this classic.
Volume Three
The Biddle Trick (Eimer Biddle / Alex Elmsley / Ed Marlo) - A routine and handling based on the original Biddle effect.
Malini Card Stab (Max Malini) - A quick, direct method using everyday household surfaces.
Koran Medallion (Al Koran) - The Medallion stays in view for the whole show.
Heads Up - A mental effect involving borrowed coins (borrow wisely!).
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind (Dai Vernon) - The Professor's classic mental card mystery.
Spellbound (Dai Vernon) - Vernon's classic routine with a few tasty additions.
Presto Chango (Thomas Beardon) - A highly commercial walk-around routine that wraps up with a clean Copper & Silver transformation right in their hands.
Coin In Bottle - Thompson’s take on this classic is packed with clever subtleties.
3 Ball Routine (John Scarne / Oscar Pladic) - Taught to John by Oscar Pladic himself.
No Body Load Livestock Production (Tony Marks) - The best non-body load production you’ll ever see.
Volume Four
Cups & Balls (Malini / Miller / Gayot / Bosco / Vernon / Daley) - Johnny performs and breaks down his entire routine.
Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon) - The Professor's classic tale with a twist.
Color Changing Knife - Thompson's routine is simple, direct, and ends with an unexpected third colour change (yes, you read that right).
Color Changing Deck (Henry Christ / Paul Curry) - A full explanation of Paul Curry's commercial routine for the Christ classic.
In-Depth Interview With Michael Ammar - A candid chat between Ammar and Thompson.
Plus, hear stories about Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon, and those wild nights at the Castle. Johnny dishes out sage advice on being a decent magician.
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