This was the ideal setup for Larry—he was laid-back and at his peak, just shooting a casual video for a pal. The quality? Let's just say it’s a charming throwback to a 30-year-old home video from someone’s front room, complete with the delightful sound of bacon sizzling in the background (who doesn’t love bacon?). Given the top-notch material, we can overlook the technical quirks (though the original Beta tape has undergone some fancy digital polishing).
At the time, many of the routines were unpublished, and now, a quarter-century later, it’s hard to believe Larry's been gone for a decade. Sure, most of the tricks made it into print eventually, but a few details and nifty bits got left behind. Other gems, like the Linking Rings, Lump of Coal, and Coins Through Table using the Pop-Up Move, never saw the light of day in print. All these routines are pure gold in close-up magic, and some, like the Chop Cup routine, feature the best explanations Larry ever gave.
Having enjoyed a copy of this tape countless times over the years, I can assure you it’s a treat—thanks to Louis Falanga for making this available. So grab the download, kick back, and take a trip back to when Jimmy Carter was in the White House, folks were visiting the moon regularly, and Larry Jennings was wowing audiences everywhere.
- Richard Kaufman
Running Time Approximately 67min
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