The Ivory Connection is the cheeky name given by explorers to a hidden path that links a clever pocket trick from the 1940s to a jaw-dropping magical experience of today.
Discovered by the seasoned performers Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson, who have been rummaging through the magic archives for gems to dazzle their audiences, The Ivory Connection is the one and only version of the Sacks dice routine that kicks off with magic, looks like magic, and wraps up with magic. Two dice materialise out of thin air, their spots shimmying across their surfaces, leaping from die to die until the audience is left scratching their heads, convinced they’ve seen every side of each die. Each individual die...and then...they settle just south of reality.
In a recent archaeological dig at The Magic Bakery, some bright-eyed folks stumbled upon a lost map of the Ivory Connection, preserved on an ancient relic known as videotape. Unfortunately, they couldn’t restore the images, so they ventured into the wild to capture Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson in their natural habitat—yes, armed with modern broadcast-quality digital cameras. They managed to film Reed performing the routine live in front of a buzzing audience, along with both Reed and Steve in the plush comfort of a video studio.
This new DVD is packed with updated presentations, explanations, handlings, and tips from these intrepid explorers. For the first time, the rare and elusive Steve Dobson unveils his go-to handling. And let’s not forget Reed McClintock, who shares his refined techniques honed over years of performing for actual punters. Oh, and as a treat for future historians, the entire footage of the original Ivory Connection is included, in all its low-budget glory.
Today’s audiences expect more than just a couple of dice whose sides don’t add up. Take them on an unforgettable journey down the Ivory Connection.
"The Ivory Connection is not just another handling of the neo-classic Dr.Sach routine. This has been fully retooled, tightened and simplified, making it a more versatile piece for the strolling performer. The fusing of the dice just comes out of nowhere and is a real kick in the head. Combine those factors with the magical production and vanish of the dice and you have a very commercial routine for the working magician" - Marc DeSouza
"Just when you thought it was safe to put your dice back in the drawer, along comes a routine with everything--a smooth as silk handling, striking visuals, and a clear and definite ending that comes out of left field. The Ivory Connection puts 'normal' on the path to extinction" - Curtis Kam
