John Mendoza is a titan in the realm of close-up magic. His books and manuscripts have earned a permanent spot on the shelves of magicians everywhere. Not only has he crafted his own dazzling routines, but he’s also lent his genius to the likes of Don England, Chris Kenner, and Dan Fleshman. With over 35 years in the biz, John knows a thing or two about captivating an audience. In this stellar collection of DVDs, he spills the beans on his secrets to success. These tricks have whisked John Mendoza around the globe — they’re the crème de la crème of his repertoire and now, they could be gracing your performances!
VOLUME 3
KORAN PREDICTION - A spectator picks a card at random, and lo and behold, it matches the prediction you’ve stashed in an envelope inside your wallet. Spoiler: the wallet has been on the table the whole time (cheeky, right?).
COLOR CHANGING DECK - Three cards are selected from a red-backed deck and returned, only to be found again — because guess what? They’re the only red cards left! The rest of the deck? Blue-backed. A real eye-opener!
POKER MACHINE - Witness a calculator that seems to have a sixth sense for picking cards. A mind-boggling routine that's bound to leave your audience scratching their heads!
UNIVERSAL CARD - Watch as three blank red cards magically take on the characteristics of three freely chosen blue-backed cards. It’s a classic, given the Mendoza polish!
CLYDE - You name a card — let’s say “Clyde” — but the backs of the cards all have different names. Cue the gasp when the thought-of card turns out to be the only one with “Clyde” on its back. Magic, eh?
THE ULTIMATE TORN & RESTORED CARD - A card signed by your spectator gets torn to bits, only to be miraculously restored. It’s as dramatic as it sounds!
MYSTERY OF THE 19TH CARD - A self-working marvel that defies logic. The spectator deals cards and somehow predicts an outcome that seems utterly impossible. It’s an object lesson in how to make maths fun (yes, really).
UNEARTHLY POWERS - The performer narrows down piles of cards until only one remains — the spectator's choice. And just for kicks, the top cards of the four piles reveal the four Aces, with Kings lurking on the bottoms. A belter of a finish!
