In the realm of magic, few names command as much respect as Johnny Thompson. This chap has trotted the globe performing on some seriously swanky stages and has graced our screens on network television more times than you can shake a wand at. And when it comes to creating and advising, top magicians are tripping over themselves to get his input.
If you’re keen to actually learn magic (not just pretend), then look no further than this DVD. Johnny showcases some classic effects and, more importantly, teaches you how to perform them like a seasoned pro. Every trick here has been cherry-picked by Johnny for maximum pizzazz and ease of learning. These are the ideal routines to kick off your journey into the dazzling world of magic—seasoned magicians will probably pick up a few gems too! Oh, and don’t miss Johnny’s iconic performance of the Malini Egg Bag as a special treat!
This is genuinely magic made easy!
Sense of Touch - A shuffled deck goes into the performer's pocket, and out come the four Aces—like pulling rabbits from hats, but cooler.
Out of My Hands - Two spectators shuffle cards like there’s no tomorrow and pick their favourites. They swap cards, mix them about, and yet the performer still locates both selections without even touching the cards. Magic, indeed!
Whispering Queen - A Queen is pulled from a shuffled deck, a card is chosen and returned, and after a bit of shuffling, the performer holds the Queen to his ear and names the selected card. Sounds a bit dodgy? It’s magic, mate!
My Card Finds Your Card - A deck is split, and both the performer and spectator pull cards. They’re returned, shuffled, and somehow, when the deck is put back together, the performer's card is right next to the spectator's. You won’t believe your eyes!
You Do As I Do - Two packs get shuffled, one goes to a spectator. Each picks a card, swaps decks, and locates their cards only to discover they’ve both picked the same one. Spoooky!
Coin Assembly - Four coins are placed at the corners of an ordinary handkerchief. The magician covers two with playing cards and makes them jump to one corner, one by one. It’s all very impressive!
Dime and Penny Trick - A penny and a dime are shown. The spectator picks one, and poof! One coin disappears without a trace. Magic’s a bit cheeky, isn’t it?
Card Divination - Three cards are freely chosen, and the spectator mentally picks one. The magician pockets the cards and begins pulling them out one by one until only the chosen card remains. How’d he do that?
Color Divination - Watch in awe as the magician correctly names the colour of a crayon, chosen at random, without even looking. Psychic or just really good? You decide.
One Handed Knot - With just one hand, our magician ties a knot in a rope. It’s as easy as pie (if pie could tie knots).
2 Hands 2 Knots - In one swift motion, two knots magically appear on the rope. A real crowd-pleaser!
Shoe Lace Knot - The performer ties a complex knot in the rope and with a flick of the wrist, it vanishes. Now that’s what we call a show-off move!
Threading the Eye of the Needle - A loop of rope is held tight, yet somehow, the other end passes through it like it’s on a mission. Magic or just clever? You tell me!
Cut and Restored Rope Trick - A classic that’s as easy as it is impressive! A spectator cuts a rope, ties the ends, and with a wave, the rope is restored. Classic magic done right!
Sugar Cube Trick - Watch as a sugar cube penetrates through the magician’s hand, leaving only its wrapper behind. Sweet trickery!
Mystic Ashes - Ashes are rubbed into the back of a spectator's hand, only to appear on their palm when they open it. It’s like magic for the messy!
Find the Matches - A classic swindle with a twist! Three matchboxes are shown, only one has matches, and despite all efforts, the spectator never picks the right one. Classic misdirection!
Birds of a Feather - Three court cards are split by indifferent cards, and with a flick, they’re back together again. It’s like magic matchmaking!
Lie Detector - After a card is noted and returned, the magician names it by feeling the spectator’s pulse. Now that’s a bit creepy, isn’t it?
Double Prediction - The magician makes two predictions and, after some card dealing, turns over the top cards to reveal they’re the exact mates of his predictions. How’s that for a showstopper?
Malini Egg Bag (performance only) - Watch in awe as Johnny performs a masterclass in the Egg Bag routine, showcasing his unparalleled showmanship. You won’t want to miss this!
Beyond the tricks, you’ll also glean some sage advice from Johnny as he chats about the finer points of performing magic with host Michael Ammar.
Running Time Approximately: 1hr 12min
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