THE COLLINS' ACES In 1912, the legendary British conjuror Stanley Collins cooked up a card trick that saw the four Aces vanish right in front of the audience’s noses (and no, they didn’t have to look behind their ears). This trick, originally dubbed the Omega Ace Trick (yes, it had a bit of an identity crisis), quickly caught the eye of magicians across the globe since it relies solely on a regular shuffled deck—no dodgy gaffed cards in sight. Over time, it morphed into the more dignified title of the Collins' Aces, a must-have in nearly every serious card magician’s repertoire.
On this DVD, you’ll witness six magicians putting their own spin on this classic routine. Martin Lewis has made the Collins' Aces a staple in his close-up act, showcasing a finale where the Aces magically reappear just by spelling their names (who knew spelling could be so thrilling?). Martin’s here to spill all the juicy secrets of his unique handling. Next up is Bill Malone, who takes a leaf out of Martin’s book, adding some cheeky flourishes that’ll make your card handling look slicker than a greased weasel. Legendary bar magician J. C. Wagner spices things up with an Ace assembly finish, while Michael Ammar throws in his own charming touches to Martin’s version. Alex Elmsley even has a spelling finish that had a room full of seasoned magicians in stitches when it first hit video—trust us, you don’t want to miss that bit. To round things off, Jim Swain adds a delightful poker deal finish that’ll have everyone at the table thinking twice.
The Collins' Aces has earned its reputation as a classic for a reason. It’s utterly mystifying for the audience and genuinely enjoyable to perform (seriously, it’s like magic therapy). Rumour has it, it’s the best four-Ace trick you can do with a regular deck—and this DVD gives you six compelling reasons to agree.
