A classic of magic that’s as at home in your pocket as it is on stage, this trick is perfect for audiences of all sizes.
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If you’re only going to grab one set of magic DVDs, let this be the one! This benchmark collection showcases nearly all of magic’s most timeless effects and routines. It’s a fabulous compendium, featuring top-notch masters from the world of magic, revealing their unique takes on some of the classics. From linking rings to sponge balls, metal bending, cups and balls, thumb tips, Zombie, colour-changing knives, and much, much more, it’s all conveniently packed into this brilliant DVD reference set. Each volume focuses on a specific subject and includes fresh, vintage, and occasionally rare footage courtesy of the best video producers in magic.
The Cups and Balls are often hailed as the world’s oldest trick, but as Johnny Thompson cheekily suggests, maybe there was one earlier called “The Ball Trick.” Regardless, many legendary magicians — think Silent Mora, Tenkai, Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Oscar Pladic, and more — have left their indelible mark on this deceptively simple yet mind-boggling plot of three small balls travelling from one hand to the other.
In this volume, you’ll meet five masters of this celebrated trick, alongside a grandmaster whose work elevated it to classic status. Johnny Thompson kicks things off with the classic version made famous by Silent Mora, followed by Fernando Keops with Dai Vernon’s iconic method. Gary Ouellet adds some Slydini-esque flair, demonstrating a beautifully choreographed routine, while Flip brings a whimsical twist using aluminium foil balls. Johnny Thompson offers his take on the Dai Vernon routine, serving as a perfect introduction to the Professor himself. Steve Freeman performs the Vernon routine, with Gary Ouellet, Michael Ammar, and the man himself providing invaluable insights into the history and psychology of the Three Ball Trick. Lastly, David Roth performs and teaches a variation that introduces some groundbreaking moves to streamline this gem of close-up magic.
The Three Ball Trick is a routine that works wonders for both large and small audiences and can be done practically on the fly. It’s undeniably one of magic’s all-time classics — and you won’t find a better teaching resource for mastering this routine than this DVD.
Balls & Net - Johnny Thompson
Three Ball Transposition - Fernando Keops
The Three Ball Routine - Gary Ouellet
Asteroids - Flip
3 Ball Trick - Johnny Thompson
The Balls In The Net - Dai Vernon
The Fabulous Three Ball Routine - David Roth
Running Time Approximately 1hr 28min
