Premise, Power and Participation (4 vol set) by David Regal - DOWNLOAD

This download is now available at a NEW higher quality—thanks to our studio's "Up-mastered by Murphy's" treatment. You know you want to indulge in some magic goodness, so here are some irresistible reasons:

RARITIES from this Up-master include the previously unpublished routines: Look at Me, I'm Special and A Simple Woodcutter, along with the elusive Exhibit A that’s been hiding from your magic library.

VALUE ADDED from this up-master means you get high-impact downloads at a bargain with Not This, Prophecy Pack, and Fill in the Blank Transpo. Your wallet will thank you!

WONDERMENT from this Up-master features two TRUE "magician foolers": the elegant Mucilaginous Monte and the jaw-dropping The Very Last Card. Good luck explaining those to your audience!

In the first volume, David dives into the element of premise, showcasing effects that take this concept and run with it. Each effect is performed live and then thoroughly dissected for your learning pleasure:

• Look at Me, I'm Special (unpublished) - A Four-Ace production that leads to a ridiculously clean moment of magic.
• Carried Away (from Constant Fooling) - A jaw-dropping transportation that works with any deck, any time.
• Eight Ball (from Constant Fooling) - Watch ink slide off a card and morph into an eight ball—seriously, how cool is that?
• Tenacious Climber (from Constant Fooling) - This twist on the Ambitious Card plot has a climax that’ll leave everyone baffled.
• Coins Through the Table (from Constant Fooling) - A killer stand-up version of this classic; trust us, it’s worth the hype.
• Exhibit "A" (from Penumbra) - A masterclass in Hamman's Signed Card plot where magic happens effortlessly.
• Sum of the Parts (from Constant Fooling) - Spectator shuffles, selects, and then—surprise!—the cards “add up” to their selection.
• Shred of Proof (from Constant Fooling) - A spooky revelation with endless applications; perfect for your next creepy gig.
• My Best Friend (from Close-Up & Personal) - A chop cup routine with a twist...in the form of a tiny mouse. You’ll love it.
• Chink-A-Drink (from Constant Fooling) - The classic assembly wrapped in a logical kicker that’ll get the laughs.

Volume Two is all about power—how it’s defined and how to wield it in your performances. Each of these effects is performed live, and then Regal pulls back the curtain:

• Isolated Force (from Close-Up & Personal) - A card force that’s so sneaky, the back of the card is never seen. Magic ninja stuff!
• Half & Half (from Star Quality) - A signed card changes color in a way that’ll catch everyone off guard.
• Perfectly Oiled (from Star Quality) - An Oil & Water effect that builds to a climax so clean, you’ll think it’s magic laundry day.
• Face It, You've Changed (from Constant Fooling) - A spectator’s signed card undergoes a color change without the magician ever touching it. Seriously.
• An Incredible Journey (from Star Quality) - A signed card makes a sneaky entry into a card box in your jacket pocket. You won’t believe it until you see it.
• Not Quite Dead / Haunted Pack (unpublished) - Supernatural forces at play using a classic method in a fresh way. Spooky fun!
• A Magic Lesson (from Constant Fooling) - A tongue-in-cheek take on Card to Pocket that leads to a magical climax involving a spectator's signature.
• Holding On (from Star Quality & Constant Fooling) - A signed card passes through the table while the magician's hand is nowhere near it. Mind blown.
• Prophecy Pack (dealer item, detailed construction explained) - Regal's hands-off prediction effect that’s left audiences scratching their heads.
• Penny for Your Thoughts (from Close-Up & Personal) - A glass of pennies with different dates; you’ll guess the right one even with your back turned. No pressure!
• Fill in the Blank Transpo (from Constant Fooling) - One of Regal's signature pieces—a transposition that’s as clean as it gets.

This volume is all about audience participation—because nothing spices up a performance like getting your spectators involved. Each effect is performed live, followed by a detailed explanation:

• Lucky Seven (from Constant Fooling) - A self-working prediction effect that’s been polished with Regal’s latest touches. Smart magic!
• Control Yourself (from Constant Fooling) - Two spectators get to find their own selections from a shuffled deck. Impressive, right?
• Clandestine Collectors (from Close-Up & Personal) - A collector's theme with a sprinkle of sneaky surprises. Your audience won’t see it coming!
• Not This (from Constant Fooling) - Impromptu mentalism that needs nothing but paper and a pencil. Simple and brilliant.
• Coincidence Deck (from Constant Fooling) - A demonstration of uncanny synchronicity that can involve everyone in the room. You’ll love the reactions!
• A Simple Woodcutter (unpublished) - Spectators shuffle the deck, yet the top card matches the magician's prediction carved into wood. You gotta see it to believe it!
• Off-Color Thought (from Constant Fooling) - A visually stunning switch with endless applications. You'll have fun with this one!
• Mystic Poker (from Close-Up & Personal) - A spectator draws a card for a royal flush, and you magically produce the rest. Get ready for applause!
• Mucilaginous Monte (from Constant Fooling) - A monte routine that’s packed with sequences—audiences will be rolling with laughter.

This volume features two of David's go-to stand-up effects, Journey to Love and The Very Last Card. These workhorse routines are perfect for the working performer, blending practicality with entertainment. Bonus: David’s close-up story trick, After Hours, gets the full treatment.

• Journey to Love (from Constant Fooling) - A hilarious prediction with audience interaction that injects comedy into Don Wayne’s "Room Service" plot.
• Swindle Transpo (from Close-Up & Personal) - A layered playing card transposition that shines on the biggest stages.
• Got a Light? (from Close-Up & Personal) - Two matchboxes perform a dazzling series of animations. Perfect for walk-around magic.
• The Very Last Card (from Constant Fooling) - A card-elimination routine that uses test conditions to achieve a mind-boggling outcome. Good luck explaining that one!

Bonus Routine:

After Hours (from Constant Fooling) - Regal's contribution to the full-deck story genre is pure distilled entertainment guaranteed to get the applause rolling.