“Now you will always have a strong closer to your show for the rest of your career.” - Ken Brooke
Nick Lewin on the Multiplying Bottles.
“Back in 1965, I hit the jackpot by learning the Multiplying Bottles from none other than Ken Brooke, the man who could wrap up his show with a flourish. I spent half-hour sessions with him, and when we wrapped up, Ken looked me dead in the eye and said, ‘Now you will always have a strong closer to your show for the rest of your career.’ He wasn’t wrong! After fifty years of performing this gem, it’s still a crowd-pleaser. I’m thrilled to announce I’m releasing a DVD that breaks down Ken's original routine along with all the nifty tweaks and subtleties I’ve added over the years.
My first lesson (which cost me a pretty penny, mind you!) was all about picking up the real glass, tossing it in the air, catching it, and placing it back down like a pro. Ken’s advice? “Now you can always make it obvious that you are working with a real glass!” His second lesson was all about how to handle the loaded stack of bottles so they look as casual as the glass. Talk about an object lesson in good magic; worth every penny spent under the tutelage of the true master that Brooke undeniably was.
Over the years, I’ve refined this routine into a stunning mini-illusion that’s become a cornerstone of my professional act. This routine teaches you the timing and rhythm that are crucial for really nailing it with an audience. It shows you how to maximise the impact by making each bottle production crystal clear. Covering everything from basic tricks to the best tables for different gigs, I’m finally sharing every little detail and nuance I’ve picked up about this brilliant piece of magic. This DVD will have you performing this classic routine in no time, with minimal fuss.
“Nick's handling of the bottles is the best I have seen...” - Billy McComb
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