Legendary Scottish magician George McBride has captured his all-time favourite handlings of magic’s most beloved plots on film. This gem covers cards and coins, serving up a masterclass in magical brilliance (and we’re not talking about a lame magician’s hat and rabbit here).
The video features nine routines and a false cut...
The Classics Video features:
`Slow Motion Aces`
Four aces are placed on the table, each accompanied by three indifferent cards. One by one, the Aces leap from their packets to join the 'leader' Ace. Sounds familiar? Well, George's handling is a veritable FEAST of magic. You’ll pick up so much more than just a routine. Nail this, and you’ll be mastering multiple palming, second dealing, the push off double deal, the pushoff move, and the gamblers cop!
'Purse Frame Coin Production`
A 'bagless' purse frame surprises everyone by revealing four coins. This routine is jam-packed with moves and serves as the IDEAL lead-in to any four coin routine!
'Coins Across'
One at a time, four coins mysteriously make their way from one hand to the other. Just when your audience thinks they’ve got it all figured out, the fourth coin jumps over, and lo and behold, the other three have rejoined their mate! Shock and awe guaranteed.
`2 Card Transpo`
Truly an impromptu masterpiece. A borrowed, shuffled deck is presented, and the top card is shown. With a clean cut, it’s placed face-up in the deck. The bottom card is then displayed. With barely a flicker of movement, the top card is now the bottom card, and the original bottom card is face-up in the centre. Magic, right?
'Spellbound'
A copper coin transforms into silver and back to copper repeatedly. This routine is a stunner, performed at your fingertips, ending on a clean note that’ll leave your audience slack-jawed!
'The Bounce Change'
A copper coin is displayed at the fingertips and magically bounces from hand to hand. Mid-air, it transforms into a silver coin!! This looks like REAL MAGIC!
`Coins to Glass`
Four coins and a glass are shown. One by one, the coins jump impossibly into the glass. This is pure visual magic and a masterclass in routining that you won’t want to miss.
`Thinking of Koran`
A completely unknown card is 'oh-so-fairly' lost in the deck. The magician has NO IDEA what it is or where it’s hiding. Yet after a moment of weighing the deck, he announces the position of the thought-of card. Miracle material, right here!
'Merlin's Lost Ace Trick'
The four aces and twelve indifferent cards are displayed. The aces are dealt face down, and the spectator adds three indifferent cards to each ace. After a bit of fun, all four aces magically jump to the chosen packet.
'George's Favourite False Cut'
An incredible, full-deck control false cut. It’s easy, it's stunning, and it’ll slot straight into your repertoire.
But let’s get this straight — watching George McBride The Classics isn’t just about picking up nine cracking routines. You’re getting expert tuition on sleights and moves like:
- Second Dealing - Push off Double Deal - Multiple Palming - Gamblers Cop - ER-Aced (Vernon) - Top Card Cover Pass - Ovette/Kelly Master Move - Double Deal (Merlin)
So you’re not just picking up another set of routines here — you’re gaining expert insight into various sleights, the art of misdirection, and audience management. This will genuinely help you step up your magic game (and we mean that in the best possible way).
"Although I am not a video guy, this is one of the best teaching videos I have ever seen." - Larry Horowitz
"Having read and admired George McBride's material in places like Five Times Five Scotland, it is a real pleasure to see him in action. He is the Scottish Underground Man. There are several of his routines I'll be working on. His 'Twist Shift' and tips on the Second Deal alone are worth the price of the video." - Matthew Field - Editor, The Magic Circular
"This is a must have video. I can hardly wait for George's second video." - Harvey Rosenthal
"I loved this collection and can hardly wait for more!" - Richard James, Connoisseur Conjuring Forum
"The only other video this year that made me sit up and bark was David Stones'... this is as good, but without the pretentious or poncey attitude." - Seige
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