Picture this: the crème de la crème of magic, top-notch magicians, and brilliant producers all gathered in one place. Well, look no further!
Now, imagine getting your hands on the most comprehensive magic guide ever created. It would be a prized possession for any magician, with each chapter diving into a specific aspect of the craft and showcasing the finest routines ever devised. That’s precisely the genius behind L&L Publishing’s acclaimed DVD series, The World's Greatest Magic by The World's Greatest Magicians! Each volume is like flipping through the world’s best magic book. Prepare for an in-depth look and instruction on some of magic’s most treasured effects by the finest talents in the biz—this series is an absolute must-have for anyone even remotely interested in the magical arts (yes, even you!).
Now, let’s talk close-up magic. Magicians who specialise in this charming genre are always on the hunt for material that doesn’t involve playing cards. Spoiler alert: about seventy-five per cent of magic published in the last 50 or so years has been card tricks. So, decent non-card material is as rare as a unicorn in the literature.
On this DVD, you’ll be introduced to eight different performers who are all set to dazzle with powerful close-up routines that will leave audiences gasping—and not a playing card in sight! Eugene Burger and David Parr kick things off with a brilliant twist on U. F. Grant’s classic bill transposition. Banachek follows with a sensational book test, while J. J. Sanvert mixes two effects into a delightful interlude featuring a spectator’s borrowed bill. Gregory Wilson then takes us on a whirlwind trip around the globe with a mind-boggling bill switch routine, and Paul Wilson offers a streamlined version of John Ramsay’s classic Cylinder and Coins. To wrap it up, Daryl showcases an entirely impromptu one-cup routine that can be performed anytime, anywhere (yes, even in the pub).
It’s been said that no grand stage illusion, no matter how spectacular, can match the sheer astonishment generated by a well-executed piece of close-up magic—and this DVD serves up eight compelling examples to prove that point.
The 21st Century Bill Transposition - Eugene Burger and David Parr
Word of the Ring - Banachek
Bill and Pen - J. J. Sanvert
Foreign Affair - Gregory Wilson
The Mystery of the Little Piece of Cork - Paul Wilson
