In the world of magic, nothing gets the crowd gasping quite like a deck of cards fanned out in a dazzling display that shifts in colour, size, and, quite frankly, defies the laws of nature. (Seriously, how do they do that?)
This DVD is your backstage pass to the mysterious art of card fanning. First up, the master manipulator Alan Shaxon spills the beans on everything you need to know to kick things off—what cards to use, how to prep them, and the basics you won't want to mess up. Then, we’ve got the card manipulation wizard Jeff McBride diving deeper into the nuances of fanning like a pro. And just when you think you’ve got it all, the street magic legend Jeff Sheridan swoops in with some extra flourishes and ideas to make your performances really pop.
Henry Hay, in his classic The Amateur Magician's Handbook, said of card fanning, "More than any other flourish, fanning has to be taught by example rather than precept." Well, good news! This DVD serves that purpose beautifully (and without the awkward moments of trying to find a mentor in a dark alley).
The Technique of Card Fanning - Alan Shaxon Treating The Cards - Alan Shaxon The Standard Fans (Forward & Reverse Effects) - Alan Shaxon One Hand Fan Closing (With Presentation Tips) - Alan Shaxon One Hand Fan (Opening) - Alan Shaxon The Blank Deck Fan - Alan Shaxon Color-Changing Fans - Alan Shaxon Splitting The Fan - Alan Shaxon The Giant Fan - Alan Shaxon Giant Fan Variations - Alan Shaxon Giant Fans With Two Decks - Alan Shaxon Gimmicked Giant Fans - Alan Shaxon The Loyal Burke Stripped Fan Deck - Alan Shaxon The Diminishing Cards - Alan Shaxon Normal To Jumbo Fan - Alan Shaxon The Fan-See Card Trick - Alan Shaxon Words Of Wisdom - Alan Shaxon
Thumb Fan and Closing A Fan - Jeff McBride Pressure Fan - Jeff McBride One Handed Fan & S Fan - Jeff McBride Blank Fan - Jeff McBride Color Fanning - Jeff McBride Color Changing Fan - Jeff McBride Splitting The Fan - Jeff McBride Rising Sun Fan - Jeff McBride One Hand Circular Fan - Jeff McBride Windshield Wipers - Jeff McBride Four Ways To Fan A Fanning Deck - Jeff McBride Double Tier Fan (Giant Fan) - Jeff McBride Ganson's Glued Deck Version - Jeff McBride
The Two Handed Fan - Jeff Sheridan One Hand Fan Closing - Jeff Sheridan Two Handed S Fan - Jeff Sheridan The Giant Fan - Jeff Sheridan Splitting The Fan - Jeff Sheridan Reverse Fan - Jeff Sheridan
