Picture this: the finest magic, the most skilled magicians, and the most brilliant producers, all gathered in one spot.
Well, stop imagining... If you’re going to invest in just one set of magic DVDs, this is the one! This remarkable collection showcases nearly all of magic’s timeless and iconic effects and routines. It’s a splendid compilation featuring many of the top maestros in the magic realm teaching their techniques and interpretations of some beloved classics. Linking rings, sponge balls, metal bending, cups and balls, thumb tips, Zombie, colour-changing knives, and a whole lot more are packed into this brilliant DVD reference set. Each volume zeroes in on a specific theme and is brimming with new, old, and occasionally rare footage from some of magic's most esteemed video producers.
Master one of close-up magic's most cherished classics!The Colour-Changing Knives are usually credited to the ingenious illusion designer Walter Jeans, and as this effect began making its rounds in magic literature during the 1930s, close-up magicians were instantly smitten by its visual flair. Over the years, a fair few of the world’s top close-up artists have included this trick in their professional sets, and five of them are featured in this volume to showcase their jaw-dropping renditions.
Bill Malone kicks things off with his routine—an astonishingly funny piece that he employs during his walk-around gigs for some of the world’s leading corporate clients. Next up is Johnny Thompson with his typically charming routine, while magic’s true poet, René Lavand, spins a love story around the knives. Steve Draun reveals his version, which has a surprise twist that resets in a jiffy—ideal for those walk-around scenarios—and Daryl shares his unique knife routine that concludes with an unbelievable climax, leaving the knives in an impossible condition to be examined by your audience.
Pocket knives are intriguing little gadgets, and while they’re not as commonly toted about these days as they were in Walter Jeans' time, people are still aware that they don’t magically change colour or size or appear and vanish at will. Thus, Colour-Changing Knives remain one of the most captivating effects in a close-up magician’s repertoire, and on this DVD, you’ll discover some truly outstanding routines, along with enough moves and ideas to craft an incredible routine of your own!
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Walk Around Knives - Bill Malone
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Colour Changing Knife - Johnny Thompson
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My Penknives - René Lavand
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Colour Changing Knives - Steve Draun
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Daryl's Colour Changing Knives - Daryl
Running Time Approximately 37min
