Picture this: the crème de la crème of magic, the finest magicians, and the best producers all in one convenient spot. Well, stop imagining because it’s here!
What if I told you that you could own the most extensive magic book ever crafted? It would surely be a prized possession for any magician, with each chapter zeroing in on a specific aspect of the art and the top routines ever devised for it. That’s the genius behind L&L Publishing's critically-acclaimed DVD series, The World's Greatest Magic by The World's Greatest Magicians! Each volume is like flipping to a new chapter in the ultimate magic manual. Packed with in-depth explanations and tutorials on some of magic's most beloved and classic effects, this remarkable series serves as a must-have reference for anyone keen on the magical arts, no matter their skill level.
Now, let’s face it: close-up magicians often find themselves on the hunt for material that doesn’t involve playing cards. Given that a staggering seventy-five percent of magic published over the past 50 or 60 years revolves around card tricks, solid non-card material is a rare gem in the magic literature.
On this DVD, you’ll be introduced to seven different performers showcasing and teaching mind-blowing close-up routines that will leave any audience gasping – and guess what? Not a playing card in sight! John Mendoza kicks things off with his jaw-dropping rendition of the Benson/Alan bowl routine, complete with three spectacular final loads that actually make sense (yes, you read that right). Then there's Tommy Wonder, who pulls off a truly impossible stunt by threading a needle with 20 strands of thread, conjuring a delightful souvenir in the process. Al Schneider wows us with a brilliant money printing routine while also giving you the lowdown on the Himber Wallet handling. And Henry Evans? He’s got a whimsical miracle up his sleeve where a silk handkerchief magically appears from a photograph. Master coin manipulator David Roth takes us on a globe-trotting journey, transforming four U.S. coins into foreign currency before making them vanish and reappear in a toy globe that’s been chilling in plain view the whole time. Johnny Thompson time-travels back to perform and teach Max Malini's classic assembly trick, while the grand finale features Larry Jennings demonstrating his signature one cup-one ball routine, starting with the magical emergence of the cup and wrapping up with its complete disappearance.
It’s been said that not even the flashiest stage illusion can conjure the same level of astonishment as a well-executed piece of close-up magic, and this DVD serves up seven compelling reminders of that fact.
