For the past 25 years, Mark Leveridge has been a professional magician, making a living through performing, lecturing, and crafting exclusive magic for the community via his venture, Mark Leveridge Magic. Year in and year out, Mark has churned out a fresh batch of original ideas and products, building an impressive repertoire that spans close-up, stand-up, mentalism, and even some cheeky children’s effects. Since Mark's a performer at heart, his magic tends to have a commercial slant, with routines and methods that are practical and genuinely usable. The effects on these DVDs are a testament to Mark's philosophy, offering magic that's not only enjoyable but also ready to be used in the real world.
In 1984, Mark kicked off The Master Routine Series as a showcase for his longer routines. Over the next two decades, he gradually added suitable effects to the collection, finally wrapping it up in 2003. Now, for the first time ever on DVD, the complete 12-routine Series is at your fingertips, featuring a diverse assortment of effects for both close-up and stand-up magic. You’ll find some of Mark's finest work here, including his celebrated Ring And String Routine, which helped him snag the IBM Close-Up Competition title in the UK. It might have taken 20 years to perfect just 12 routines, but trust me, the quality is worth the wait.
1. THE COMMERCIAL SPONGE BALL ROUTINE - A fast-paced, delightful sequence Mark's been refining for 25 years. Zero reset, it builds up quickly and concludes with a bang. Your audience will love it (and you will too, obviously).
2. THE FREE SELECTION COLLECTORS - With just a standard deck of cards, you'll master a killer routine that weaves several strong effects into one dazzling sequence. It looks all flashy and skilled, but it’s really quite straightforward (no need for a PhD in cardistry here).
3. STAY AT HOME COINS - Coin box magic fans, rejoice! In this routine, four coins disappear one by one, only to reappear inside a brass box before suddenly vanishing altogether! Spoiler alert: You’ll need a Boston Box.
4. THE RING COMPETITION - Finally, a ring and rope presentation that makes sense and gets your audience cheering! This stand-up routine has been a mainstay in Mark's act across the globe (and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds).
5. WILD DICE - A fantastic tabletop routine that combines elements of the Cups and Balls with a cheeky twist on the Walnut Shell And Pea Game, using matchbox drawers and dice. It culminates in the production of six extra dice—no loading or palming necessary (magic that actually works, who’d have thought?).
6. THE RING AND STRING ROUTINE - A true reputation-maker, this routine features some of the most seamless moves for making a borrowed ring penetrate on and off a shoelace. It’s the very act that helped Mark clinch the British Ring IBM Close Up Competition title!
