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Series of Unfortunate Effects by Chris Mayhew & Ben Train - video DOWNLOAD

Series of Unfortunate Effects by Chris Mayhew & Ben Train - video DOWNLOAD

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Join Chris and Ben on a hilariously chaotic journey as they navigate the eccentric world of magic, filled with quirky magicians and overzealous card collectors. After being blown away by a mind-boggling trick from the legendary Lee Asher, Chris ropes in his mate Ben to uncover the secret behind the magic. But here’s the kicker: they soon realise that getting the goods isn’t as straightforward as they hoped. To unlock Lee's secret, they must first help him find something he’s misplaced, which leads them through the antics of magicians Jeff Hinchliffe, Glenn West, and Chris Westfall, all while dodging the overzealous card collector Bill Abbott. It’s a wild ride packed with laughs and stellar card tricks!



More than just another instructional download:

  • Eight powerful routines using nothing but a standard deck of cards.
  • A 90-minute feature film, complete with a layman’s cut (45 minutes) so you can share the magic with your non-magician mates and family.
  • Learn from some of the best in the biz: Ben Train, Chris Mayhew, Jeff Hinchliffe, Chris Westfall, and Glenn West.
  • Special cameos by Bill Abbott and Lee Asher.   
TRICK LIST

1. Lu Lu Lemon (Chris Mayhew - Performance Only) Based on Paul Harris' La La's Lu Lu, the magician openly isolates a face-down card among a fan of face-up cards, then sets the packet aside. While displaying a different packet of cards, the magician asks the spectator to freely name any card they see. In a feat of ultra-coincidence, the original face-down card proves to be the exact card the spectator chose.

2. Colour Changing Deck (Glenn West) A series of clever colour changes that come together to create a visually stunning routine. As a cheeky bonus, Glenn teaches his refined handling of Ed Marlo's Snap Change.

3. Wide Open Travelers (Glenn West) Like Ed Marlo's The Open Travelers, four Aces make a sneaky journey from the magician's hand to the table, with each Ace's journey more impressive than the last. Did we mention only four Aces are used!?!

4. Detour on 51st Street (Ben Train - Performance Only) A cheeky demo of shuffle tracking. Two jokers, tossed into the mix, swiftly locate a selection lost earlier in the routine. Your audience will think you’re a card shark!

5. Harmony (Jeff Hinchliffe) Inspired by Dai Vernon's Triumph, cards are shuffled face-up and face-down, creating a delightful mess. A spectator picks a card, and the magician claims he can divine subtle clues about the selection from the chaotic mix. After a flurry of shuffles, the chosen card is revealed face-up among the face-down cards. And just to show off, the cards are flipped to reveal they’re all in new deck order!

6. Oil and Water (Jeff Hinchliffe) A fast-paced multi-phase routine where four red cards are mixed with four black cards yet they stubbornly separate. Each phase builds to an impossible climax that will leave your spectators baffled.

7. Training Wheels (Ben Train) A whimsically fun handling of an Ace production where the magician visually transforms the Four of Spades into the four Aces in one seamless motion. So impressive and simple, your friends will be begging to know your secrets!

8. Hold 'em Seductively (Chris Westfall) A Texas Hold 'em themed transposition based on Paul Harris' Seductive Switch, where the magician magically swaps his rubbish cards for better ones. After seeing this, your pals will think twice before challenging you to a card game!
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