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A-1 Allstars 1-5 from A-1 Magical Media Over the years, A-1 MagicalMedia has treated the magic world to some
of the finest magical performers from around the world. Now you have a
chance to sample some of the best of the best on these 90 minute, broadcast-quality
videos. All of these routines were originally intended to be included
on each performer's video, but had to be left out due to time limitations.
Lucky you, now you have a chance to experience all of these wonderful
performers on one tape!
A-1 All Stars Vol. 1 Seven
of magic's hottest stars perform 11 killer routines from the self-working
to the knucklebusting! * John Banon - Twisted Sisters (performance only)
* Dave Neighbors - Pocket Coins * Allan and Debbie Ackerman - A New Game
* Mike Maxwell - The Lazyman's Prediction * John Cornelius - Coin Falling
Up * Darwin Ortiz - Darwin's Aces and The Lucky Deck * Larry Jennings
- A Logical Conclusion, Peripatetic Coins, The Pacoima Solution and The
Lie Detector $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 All Stars Vol. 2 What
happen's when A-1 would run out of room on their videos? An All-Star video,
that's what? Contains: * Paul Harris - Window of Opportunity * Gary Kurtz
- Remember and Forget and the Fingertip Longitudinal Palm * Darwin Ortiz
- Jacks or Better * Larry Jennings - Royal Twist * John Cornelius - Oh,
Calcutta Shuffle * Daryl - Ring, Rope and the Wand * Allan Ackerman -
Reassembled Finale * Larry Becker - T.C. Spectre $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 All Stars Vol. 3
Experience
four of A-1's top artists on one awesome video tape! * Juan Tamariz -
Routine in Major D - An amazing 20 minute card routine * Darwin Ortiz
- New Tens Routine * Rafael Benatar - Application of Marlo's Spread Change
* Mark Strivings - The Dakota Miracle $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 All Stars Vol. 4 *
Tom Mullica - 3 Impromptu Miracles * Allan Ackerman - Double Duke Poker
* Lee Earle - Deja-vui-ing * Darwin Ortiz - Blind Aces * Rafael Benatar
- Original Sleights $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 All Stars Vol. 5 This
full-length video is comprised of top notch performances and explanations
from the best performers in magic. These routines were originally shot
for each artist's individual videos, but due to time limitations they
were not included. Lucky you! Now you get to experience seven of A-1 MagicalMedia'a
top artists - on one awesome videotape. * Michael Skinner - Ten Peeks,
Cut and Restored Rope, Interview segment * Paul Wilson - Wild with the
Ladies. Jack Carpenter - Three in One * Martin A. Nash - A Hard Ace To
Follow * Rich Marotta - Fair is Fair * Martin Lewis - Sucker Silks * Allan
Ackerman - The Hotel Mystery $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 Convention At The Capital ’98 Performers
and Effects: Gregory Wilson - Florida Keys~ A completely baffling impromptu
effect wherein two borrowed keys ling and unlink from a key ring. VERY
VISUAL! Kenton Knepper - EZ Torn & Restored Card~ Using only one card,
this is perhaps the easiest and most deceptive Torn & Restored Card ever
created. Not only that, you can learn this fast! Docc Hilford - Personal
Touch~ Learn how Docc Hilford flies first class when he only has coach
tickets! This is a quick crash course in palm reading, spiced with magic!
Guy Hollingworth - Waving the Aces~ Guy's most brilliant creation. The
real work is now revealed for the first time, as the aces VISIBLY turn
face up while held at the fingertips! Eric DeCamps - Shadow Coins~ A beautiful,
compact coin routine wherein three coins are cleanly vanished and then
are caused to magically reappear one at a time. Classic stuff! Derek Dingle
- Silver Quick~ Classic Dingle! Four coins travel magically, one at a
time, from the performer's hand to the spectator's hand. Brilliant routining
from a master! Tommy Wonder - The Card in the Box/The Two-Second Card
Fold~ Critically hailed as the best "Card to Bo" ever created, Tommy shares
all of the intricate details of this powerful routine, including the incredible
"Two-Second Card Fold." IT'S JUST LIKE BEING THERE! $ 25.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1
Convention At The Capital ’99 Convention
At The Capital '99 Convention at the Capital is a very popular convention
every year. The reason for that is the performers. With this incredible
video tape you don't have to miss a thing! These highlights feature seven
of the top magicians in the world sharing their pet secrets with you!
Material suitable for close-up and stand-up performance, each effect is
performed before a live audience and then meticulously explained. Not
only that, but you will watch and learn secrets never before chronicled
on video tape. Includes performances by... · Chad Long · Paul Wilson ·
Aldo Colombini · Frank Balcerak · Gregory Wilson · Lee Earle · Paul Green
$ 20.00 DVD
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 Convention At The Capital 2000 This
approximately two hour video contains ten incredible effects, performed
by some of the top names in magic. All of these effects are pet items
from each performer. Contains: * Xirtam by Lennart Green - (Performance
Only) Witness the most offbeat Matrix ever seen! Four poker sized cards
are placed under four half dollars. The cards then assemble to end up
beneath one of the half dollars! Matrix backwards! * Miser's Miracle by
Jerry Andrus - Watch and learn Jerry's masterpiece of coin magic! Four
silver dollars are produced one at a time from a single playing card!
* Impromptu Card Code by Whit Haydn - Imagine performing a card trick
for a blind person - making them the star! Actually, any unsuspecting
spectator can instantly become your accomplice and read your thoughts!
Practical and magical. * Vernon's Variant by Johnny Thompson - A twist
on Vernon's classic! * Bottom's Up by Paul Wilson - A very magical routine
that convinces them you've got a killer bottom deal. Easy to perform (you
don't need to know a bottom deal). * Impromptu Linking Coathangers by
Mike Caveney - Mike finally releases one of his true pet routines. Imagine
linking two unprepared coathangers! * A Sharper Sharped by Martin Lewis
- A great card routine! * Losing Diamonds by Joshua Jay - A card routine
wherein you visibly "flick" the diamonds off of a card! They flutter to
the floor, leaving you with the selection! * A Fistful of Dollars by Greg
Wilson - A great coin routine by one of magic's most creative performers!
* Cards to Slimfast by Carl Cloutier - Watch and learn the routine that
won Carl the F.I.S.M. World Championship! Four signed cards completely
vanish. Three of them reappear in different pockets and the fourth in
your sock! All four cards then cleanly vanish again, only to make their
reappearance inside a sealed can of Slimfast! This effect is worth many
times the cost of this tape! $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 Convention At The Capital 2001 Straight
from the 2001 Convention at the Capital, this 65-minute video includes
eight incredible effects from some of magic's top performers. Contains:
* Paul Gertner's Photocopy - A demonstration of "Invisible Palming" leads
to a selection magically travelling into a wallet the spectator is holding!
As a kicker, the selection is actually inside a folded photocopy of a
hand with the selection printed on it! Commercial magic at its best. *
Daryl's Presto Attracto Card - Two spectator's selections are lost in
the deck and then found in an amusing and entertaining fashion, performed
in the charming style only Daryl can provide. * Rich Marotta's The Great
Penetrator - A coin magically penetrates the solid coaster resting on
top of a glass! * David Regal's Heading North - Any card is selected and
shuffled into the deck. The selection now inexplicably rises out of the
deck! New method, easy to do! * Jerry Andrus' Accusteal - A barehanded
production of a steel ball bearing! A professional lesson in concealment.
* Simon Lovell's Signature Transfer - A card is selected and signed. The
signature magically transfers onto a completely different card! * Andrew
Wimhurst's Kicked in the Face - Amazingly the aces are cut from a shuffled
deck. For the kicker, four jacks are cut to, completing four blackjacks!
* Paul Wilson's 3 Bets on the Band - Three extremely valuable, professional
effects/tips with a finger ring and a rubberband! $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
A-1 Greatest Hits An
Incredible Showcase of Superb Effects from 11 of Magic's Greatest This
100-minute video contains a sampling of the best of the best, with a single
routine performed and taught by each magical superstar. You'll learn effects
with cards, coins, slates, ropes, cigarette papers, sponge balls, impromptu
magic, mental magic and more. Contains: * Michael Skinner - Torn and Restored
Cigarette Paper * John Bannon - Timely Departure * Larry Jennings - The
Invisible Palm * Michael Maxwell - A Real Prediction * David Roth - The
Coin Roll (Steeplechase) * Larry Becker - Clearly Predictable * Roger
Klause - Sponge and Sleeve * J.C. Wagner - Glass Through Bar * Christopher
Caldwell - Blockbuster Prediction * Jack Carpenter - Impulsive Premonition
* John Cornelius - The Sliding Knot $ 30.00 Video
$ 35.00 DVD
Aarvik,
Alex - Zippo Lighter - 50 Ways To Rock A Lighter DVD Ever
since the iconic Zippo lighter was introduced back in 1933, its users
have applied cool routines to open and close it. From GI's killing time
during WWII to Hollywood actors adding some flavor to their characters,
Zippo lighter tricks have always been a sure way to boost your personality
by adding some class and style. However, it wasn't until 1996 that the
art of performing these tricks started to evolve beyond the basic moves
previously seen. This DVD presents a selection of 50 popular tricks including
everything from one hand wonders and spins, to aerials and duo tricks
(performed by two tricksters). TRICKS Alex Aarvik (Norway) teaches you
50 selected tricks including the legendary Goofy Style series. Each trick
is filmed from 2 different angles plus a walkthrough and slow motion.
BASIC TECHNIQUES In addition to the tricks, we have also included 24 basic
movements and techniques that will serve as a good entry point for the
rookies. MAINTENANCE Learn basic maintenance that will keep your lighter
in tip top tricking condition. AVAILABLE TRICKS Spinning Wheel The Gun
Twilight Zone Inside Out Fire Spin Advanced Back And Forth Advanced Backdraft
2 Bond Style Ice Cool Confluent Bondsmen Double Smack English Rose Wet
Panties Press It! Flip It! Goofy Style 1 Goofy Style 2 Goofy Style 3 Goofy
Style 4 Goofy Style 5 Goofy Style 6 Goofy Style 7 Goofy Style 8 Hit &
Run Hit & Run Advanced Hit n' Spin Legally Blind Merry-og-round New Balance
One Move Almost Open Always Oppressor Pig Over-The-Hill Sticky Fingers
Goofy's Back Power Squeeze Push It! Resurrection Ring Ignitor Slam Boomerang
Slugger Twisted Spin Snap Goofy & Pain Tilter Transport UFO Universal
Spin Wet Pastries Zippo Tango Disc Length: Approximately 60min
$20.00 DVD
Abbott's 1992 Magic Get-Together Highlights A
two-hour highlight video from the Abbott's 1992 Magic Get-Together which
features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Jeffery Atkins,
Robert Baxt, Harry Blackstone, Jr., Col. Bill Boley, Chezaday, David Drake,
Karrell Fox, Howard Hale, Terry Herbert, Mike Hillburger, Jamal Keyes,
Kovari, Mark Leveridge, Trevor Lewis, Gordon Miller, Tom Mullica, Obie
O'Brien, Jim Steinmeyer, Sylvester The Jester, Johnny Thompson, David
Williamson, Phil Wilmarth, and Meir Yedid. Highlights Include: * Harry
Blackstone, Jr. does a brief interview and an informal magic show in the
Abbott's magic shop where he performs his Vanishing Birdcage and a rope
routine. He later performs the dancing handkerchief on one of the stage
shows. * Trevor Lewis performs his comedy cards across routine with many
gags involving the two children assisting him. * Highlights from the hysterical
Tom Mullica lecture where he teaches his number trick, demonstrates Sight-Savers
and performs some of his trademark cigarette bits. * Johnny Thompson does
some very funny Slydini and Dai Vernon impressions during his lecture/performance.
* Tomsoni & Co. are joined by Tom Mullica to present a hysterical Kuda
Bux impersonation. Plus many impromptu interviews and performances from
the attendees at the convention. $ 20.00 Video
Abbott's 1993 Magic Get-Together Highlights A
one-hour and 45-minute highlight video from the Abbott's 1993 Magic Get-Together
which features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Gene Anderson,
Jeff Boyer, Adam Burton, David Caspian, Aldo Colombini, Marcello Contento,
John Cornelius, Karrell Fox, Carl Garray, Stephanie Griswold, The Hamners,
Franz Harary, Joe Harrison & Lisa, Bob Jepson, Kohl & Company, Amos Levkovich,
Ron London, Stuart & Lori MacDonald. The Magic Plumbers, Dave Neighbors,
Senor Rey, Dale Salwack, George Sands, Gil Scott, John Sterlini, Stunt
Johnson Theatre, Dr. Thiet, Manfred Thumm, Peter Tappan, and many other
surprise guest appearances. Highlights Include: * George Sands performs
and teaches some of the original rope maneuvers he is famous for. * Karrell
Fox takes you on a tour of the Colon cemetery where many well known magicians
are buried. Fox also explains who each magician was, what they did and
some insight about them. * John Cornelius teaches his flash paper production.
* Aldo Colombini teaches his rings on rope routine. * Ray Massecar and
Stewart James reminisce about the very early Abbott's Get-Togethers. *
Al The Only and Bibik reminisce about the last 20 years at Abbott's and
perform for the lay people in Colon. $ 20.00 Video
Abbott's
1994 Magic Get-Together Highlights A
one and a half hour highlight video from the Abbott's 1994 Magic Get-Together
which features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Harry
Blackstone, Jr., Al Cohen, Jose De La Torre, Greg Frewin, Karrell Fox,
Goldfinger & Dove, Invisible Inc., Chris Jakway, David Kaplan, Jamal Keyes,
Simon Lovell, Billy McComb, Jim Oakley, Pavel, Dick Stoner, Earl Ray Wilcox,
Mitch Williams, Mike Younger, and many surprise guests and performances.
Highlights Include: * Harry Blacksone, Jr. and Gay perform the "Window
Of Oz" illusion and the Lazy Man's rope routine. * Earl Ray Wilcox performs
his classic card manipulations. * Goldfinger & Dove perform their outstandingly
presented magic. * Dealers demo some of their latest magic, Impromptu
performances at Culey's after the evening shows, and Vent-O-Rama highlights.
$ 20.00
Abbott, Bill - Close -Up Magic For Kids For
over 18 years professional magician Bill Abbott has been developing and
performing the material on this 2-disc DVD set. Witness actual, uncut
and hilarious performances shot live on location in a family restaurant
with children and their parents. Bill's performance focus is on original
presentations that leave the audience with a truly entertaining experience.
After the performances, Bill takes you step-by-step through the construction
of each routine, analyzing the props and using a non-verbal cinematic
approach to explaining the technique. All of this is combined with his
professional tips and information regarding audience management, creating
original presentations and adapting your magic to fit who you are as a
performer. * The Sponge Balls - A classic that Bill uses as a perfect
opener for kids. * The Shadow - An extremely visual card change that happens
three times in the participant's own hands. * The Autograph - A motivated
card in-wallet routine that leaves a child with a true collector's item
they will treasure forever. * The Ninja Card Trick - Bill's favourite
card effect that features finding a selected card at the point of a miniature
ninja sword. * The Mental Photograph - A very strong promotional tool,
where a mentally thought of playing card appears on your business card
being held by the spectator. * Edwin Alonzo Boyd - A rivetting tale about
a real-life jail break demonstrated with a photograph of the criminal
that becomes permanently altered at the conclusion. * The Great Game -
A routine with many application limited only by your imagination A freely
selected prize is predicted in advance by the performer, and is given
to the child to keep at the end. * Flash - Bill's closing effect that
features an original presentation for the ashes on palm. T his effect
has built a reputation for Bill with lay audiences. * Card On Forehead
- The classic effect redesigned for young children with an hilarious finish
$ 35.00 DVD
Abbott, Bill - Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up Magic For Kids DVD Bill
Abbott has entertained audiences across North America and Western Europe
with the magic on this DVD for over 19 years. Now you can experience the
original, magical, and very funny stand-up magic for kids that Bill has
honed through years of tough experience. Recorded at a resort in front
of a live audience witness material that was developed in the trenches
of the birthday party circuit and perfected in tours across Canada and
the United Kingdom. These routines have the practicality and the versatility
that have lasted almost two decades of solid performances. Beyond the
performances are the careful details that make up the construction, set-up,
and delivery of each of these treasured routines. Performed and Explained
on this DVD are... The Sponge Snack - when touring across Canada Bill
performed this silent opener 110 times in 90 days! Develop an instant
rapport with audiences with this humorous routine that non-verbally communicates
that your show will be fun, magical, and full of surprises. The Thing
- Practical, one-man levitations are few and far between. Bill has created
a reputation-making miracle that can be performed ANYWHERE. From the smallest
living room the largest theatre stage to the most stringent street conditions.
The Thing can float in any performing situation with your audience viewing
from any angle. Chico the Mind Reader - For those who have witnessed a
performance of Chico know the revelation of this routine is worth the
price of the DVD. Bill has booked more shoes from this one routine than
any other in his repertoire. The explanation segment is a virtual course
in the creation, development, and performance of your own original puppet
routine. Included are two bonus routines and additional ideas for both
family and adult audiences. What People Are Saying: "A rare opportunity.
It was a pleasure watching him work his very commercial wonders." - Jay
Sankey "Bill Abbot, is one of a rare breed of children's entertainer who
is actually entertaining." - David Acer "Combine seasoned people skills
with good material, engaging presentations, and great technical ability
and you have a highly successful commercial entertainer. And, when someone
like that decides to share some of this winning formula, you should be
all ears (and eyes)." - Jim Sisti $ 35.00 DVD
Abbott,
Bill - Bill Abbott Performs Magic for Kids Deluxe Edition DVD This
Deluxe Edition DVD Set includes the re-edited and re-mastered original
performances and explanations from the landmark DVDs Bill Abbott Performs
Close-Up For Kids and Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up For Kids plus over
75 minutes of Deluxe Edition Bonus Features! Original Material from Bill
Abbott Performs Close-Up For Kids Includes: Sponge Balls – A classic that
Bill uses as a perfect opener for kids. The Shadow – An extremely visual
card change that happens 3 times in the participants own hands. The Autograph
– A motivated card-in-wallet routine that leaves a child with a true collector’s
item they will treasure forever. The Ninja Card Trick – Bill’s favorite
card effect that features finding a selected card at the point of a miniature
ninja sword. The Mental Photograph – A very strong promotional tool, where
a mental thought of playing card appears on your business card being held
by the spectator. Edwin Alonzo Boyd – A riveting tale about a real-life
jail break demonstrated with a photograph of the criminal that becomes
permanently altered at the conclusion. The Great Game – A routine with
many applications limited only by your imagination. A freely selected
prize is predicted in advance by the performer, and is given to the child
to keep at the end. Flash – Bill’s closing effect that features an original
presentation for the ashes on palm. This effect has built a reputation
for Bill with lay audiences. Card on Forehead – A classic effect redesigned
for young children with a great finish! Original material from Bill Abbott
Performs Stand-Up For Kids Includes: The Sponge Snack – When touring across
Canada Bill performed this silent opener 110 times in 90 days! Develop
an instant rapport with audiences with this humorous routine that non-verbally
communicates that your show will be fun, magical and full of surprises.
The Thing – Practical, one-man levitation’s are few and far between. Bill
has created a reputation-making miracle that can be performed anywhere.
From the smallest living room to the largest theater stage to the most
stringent street conditions. The thing can float in any performing situation
with your audience viewing from any angle. Chico The Mind Reader – For
those who have witnessed a performance of Chico know that the revelation
of this routine is worth the price of the DVD set. Bill has booked more
shows from this one routine than any other in his repertoire. The explanation
segment is a virtual course in the creation, development and performance
of you won original puppet routine. Deluxe Edition Bonus Features Include:
The Three Bears – The Equal-Unequal Ropes performed live at a family resort
with some original twists and then explained in detail. Cut & Restored
Rope – See how this classic of stand-up magic entertains a nightclub crowd
then join Bill at an exclusive lecture at Denny & Lee’s Magic Studio in
Baltimore for the detailed explanation. Cut & Restored on T.V. – Witness
the hosts of a preteen talk show be entertained and completely fooled
by Bill in broadcast quality. Nightclub Monkey Business – Experience why
Chico is flexible, entertaining and truly for all ages. Chico takes this
nightclub audience of adults by storm. Chico’s Secrets – The real secrets
of creating a memorable puppet routine revealed. Chico on T.V. – Chico
brings the star of this popular kids show to tears…of laughter! Street
Thing – Bill demonstrates how practical, effective and powerful The Thing
is on the streets of downtown Toronto. Signed Bill in Orange – The classic
effect performed live on T.V. Flash on T.V – See the host of Canadian
Idol flee the studio in fear and disbelief! Sponge Balls – Witness this
audience favorite get squeals of delight from the studio audience. The
Shadow & The Autograph – Great reactions on live T.V. for this solid piece
of slight of hand. The Ninja Card Trick – The ninja returns looking better
and faster than ever. Mental Photograph – This gets a tremendous reaction
for such a simple effect. The Boyd Mystery – Historical Toronto story
performed live. Flash on Studio Magic – See why dead pets still make the
best assistants! Running Time Approximately 4hrs
$40.00
Seven
of magic's hottest stars perform 11 killer routines from the self-working
to the knucklebusting! * John Banon - Twisted Sisters (performance only)
* Dave Neighbors - Pocket Coins * Allan and Debbie Ackerman - A New Game
* Mike Maxwell - The Lazyman's Prediction * John Cornelius - Coin Falling
Up * Darwin Ortiz - Darwin's Aces and The Lucky Deck * Larry Jennings
- A Logical Conclusion, Peripatetic Coins, The Pacoima Solution and The
Lie Detector 
What
happen's when A-1 would run out of room on their videos? An All-Star video,
that's what? Contains: * Paul Harris - Window of Opportunity * Gary Kurtz
- Remember and Forget and the Fingertip Longitudinal Palm * Darwin Ortiz
- Jacks or Better * Larry Jennings - Royal Twist * John Cornelius - Oh,
Calcutta Shuffle * Daryl - Ring, Rope and the Wand * Allan Ackerman -
Reassembled Finale * Larry Becker - T.C. Spectre 
Experience
four of A-1's top artists on one awesome video tape! * Juan Tamariz -
Routine in Major D - An amazing 20 minute card routine * Darwin Ortiz
- New Tens Routine * Rafael Benatar - Application of Marlo's Spread Change
* Mark Strivings - The Dakota Miracle 
*
Tom Mullica - 3 Impromptu Miracles * Allan Ackerman - Double Duke Poker
* Lee Earle - Deja-vui-ing * Darwin Ortiz - Blind Aces * Rafael Benatar
- Original Sleights 
This
full-length video is comprised of top notch performances and explanations
from the best performers in magic. These routines were originally shot
for each artist's individual videos, but due to time limitations they
were not included. Lucky you! Now you get to experience seven of A-1 MagicalMedia'a
top artists - on one awesome videotape. * Michael Skinner - Ten Peeks,
Cut and Restored Rope, Interview segment * Paul Wilson - Wild with the
Ladies. Jack Carpenter - Three in One * Martin A. Nash - A Hard Ace To
Follow * Rich Marotta - Fair is Fair * Martin Lewis - Sucker Silks * Allan
Ackerman - The Hotel Mystery
Convention
At The Capital '99 Convention at the Capital is a very popular convention
every year. The reason for that is the performers. With this incredible
video tape you don't have to miss a thing! These highlights feature seven
of the top magicians in the world sharing their pet secrets with you!
Material suitable for close-up and stand-up performance, each effect is
performed before a live audience and then meticulously explained. Not
only that, but you will watch and learn secrets never before chronicled
on video tape. Includes performances by... · Chad Long · Paul Wilson ·
Aldo Colombini · Frank Balcerak · Gregory Wilson · Lee Earle · Paul Green
This
approximately two hour video contains ten incredible effects, performed
by some of the top names in magic. All of these effects are pet items
from each performer. Contains: * Xirtam by Lennart Green - (Performance
Only) Witness the most offbeat Matrix ever seen! Four poker sized cards
are placed under four half dollars. The cards then assemble to end up
beneath one of the half dollars! Matrix backwards! * Miser's Miracle by
Jerry Andrus - Watch and learn Jerry's masterpiece of coin magic! Four
silver dollars are produced one at a time from a single playing card!
* Impromptu Card Code by Whit Haydn - Imagine performing a card trick
for a blind person - making them the star! Actually, any unsuspecting
spectator can instantly become your accomplice and read your thoughts!
Practical and magical. * Vernon's Variant by Johnny Thompson - A twist
on Vernon's classic! * Bottom's Up by Paul Wilson - A very magical routine
that convinces them you've got a killer bottom deal. Easy to perform (you
don't need to know a bottom deal). * Impromptu Linking Coathangers by
Mike Caveney - Mike finally releases one of his true pet routines. Imagine
linking two unprepared coathangers! * A Sharper Sharped by Martin Lewis
- A great card routine! * Losing Diamonds by Joshua Jay - A card routine
wherein you visibly "flick" the diamonds off of a card! They flutter to
the floor, leaving you with the selection! * A Fistful of Dollars by Greg
Wilson - A great coin routine by one of magic's most creative performers!
* Cards to Slimfast by Carl Cloutier - Watch and learn the routine that
won Carl the F.I.S.M. World Championship! Four signed cards completely
vanish. Three of them reappear in different pockets and the fourth in
your sock! All four cards then cleanly vanish again, only to make their
reappearance inside a sealed can of Slimfast! This effect is worth many
times the cost of this tape! 
Straight
from the 2001 Convention at the Capital, this 65-minute video includes
eight incredible effects from some of magic's top performers. Contains:
* Paul Gertner's Photocopy - A demonstration of "Invisible Palming" leads
to a selection magically travelling into a wallet the spectator is holding!
As a kicker, the selection is actually inside a folded photocopy of a
hand with the selection printed on it! Commercial magic at its best. *
Daryl's Presto Attracto Card - Two spectator's selections are lost in
the deck and then found in an amusing and entertaining fashion, performed
in the charming style only Daryl can provide. * Rich Marotta's The Great
Penetrator - A coin magically penetrates the solid coaster resting on
top of a glass! * David Regal's Heading North - Any card is selected and
shuffled into the deck. The selection now inexplicably rises out of the
deck! New method, easy to do! * Jerry Andrus' Accusteal - A barehanded
production of a steel ball bearing! A professional lesson in concealment.
* Simon Lovell's Signature Transfer - A card is selected and signed. The
signature magically transfers onto a completely different card! * Andrew
Wimhurst's Kicked in the Face - Amazingly the aces are cut from a shuffled
deck. For the kicker, four jacks are cut to, completing four blackjacks!
* Paul Wilson's 3 Bets on the Band - Three extremely valuable, professional
effects/tips with a finger ring and a rubberband! 
An
Incredible Showcase of Superb Effects from 11 of Magic's Greatest This
100-minute video contains a sampling of the best of the best, with a single
routine performed and taught by each magical superstar. You'll learn effects
with cards, coins, slates, ropes, cigarette papers, sponge balls, impromptu
magic, mental magic and more. Contains: * Michael Skinner - Torn and Restored
Cigarette Paper * John Bannon - Timely Departure * Larry Jennings - The
Invisible Palm * Michael Maxwell - A Real Prediction * David Roth - The
Coin Roll (Steeplechase) * Larry Becker - Clearly Predictable * Roger
Klause - Sponge and Sleeve * J.C. Wagner - Glass Through Bar * Christopher
Caldwell - Blockbuster Prediction * Jack Carpenter - Impulsive Premonition
* John Cornelius - The Sliding Knot 
A
two-hour highlight video from the Abbott's 1992 Magic Get-Together which
features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Jeffery Atkins,
Robert Baxt, Harry Blackstone, Jr., Col. Bill Boley, Chezaday, David Drake,
Karrell Fox, Howard Hale, Terry Herbert, Mike Hillburger, Jamal Keyes,
Kovari, Mark Leveridge, Trevor Lewis, Gordon Miller, Tom Mullica, Obie
O'Brien, Jim Steinmeyer, Sylvester The Jester, Johnny Thompson, David
Williamson, Phil Wilmarth, and Meir Yedid. Highlights Include: * Harry
Blackstone, Jr. does a brief interview and an informal magic show in the
Abbott's magic shop where he performs his Vanishing Birdcage and a rope
routine. He later performs the dancing handkerchief on one of the stage
shows. * Trevor Lewis performs his comedy cards across routine with many
gags involving the two children assisting him. * Highlights from the hysterical
Tom Mullica lecture where he teaches his number trick, demonstrates Sight-Savers
and performs some of his trademark cigarette bits. * Johnny Thompson does
some very funny Slydini and Dai Vernon impressions during his lecture/performance.
* Tomsoni & Co. are joined by Tom Mullica to present a hysterical Kuda
Bux impersonation. Plus many impromptu interviews and performances from
the attendees at the convention. 
A
one-hour and 45-minute highlight video from the Abbott's 1993 Magic Get-Together
which features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Gene Anderson,
Jeff Boyer, Adam Burton, David Caspian, Aldo Colombini, Marcello Contento,
John Cornelius, Karrell Fox, Carl Garray, Stephanie Griswold, The Hamners,
Franz Harary, Joe Harrison & Lisa, Bob Jepson, Kohl & Company, Amos Levkovich,
Ron London, Stuart & Lori MacDonald. The Magic Plumbers, Dave Neighbors,
Senor Rey, Dale Salwack, George Sands, Gil Scott, John Sterlini, Stunt
Johnson Theatre, Dr. Thiet, Manfred Thumm, Peter Tappan, and many other
surprise guest appearances. Highlights Include: * George Sands performs
and teaches some of the original rope maneuvers he is famous for. * Karrell
Fox takes you on a tour of the Colon cemetery where many well known magicians
are buried. Fox also explains who each magician was, what they did and
some insight about them. * John Cornelius teaches his flash paper production.
* Aldo Colombini teaches his rings on rope routine. * Ray Massecar and
Stewart James reminisce about the very early Abbott's Get-Togethers. *
Al The Only and Bibik reminisce about the last 20 years at Abbott's and
perform for the lay people in Colon. 
A
one and a half hour highlight video from the Abbott's 1994 Magic Get-Together
which features appearances, performances, lectures and tips by: Harry
Blackstone, Jr., Al Cohen, Jose De La Torre, Greg Frewin, Karrell Fox,
Goldfinger & Dove, Invisible Inc., Chris Jakway, David Kaplan, Jamal Keyes,
Simon Lovell, Billy McComb, Jim Oakley, Pavel, Dick Stoner, Earl Ray Wilcox,
Mitch Williams, Mike Younger, and many surprise guests and performances.
Highlights Include: * Harry Blacksone, Jr. and Gay perform the "Window
Of Oz" illusion and the Lazy Man's rope routine. * Earl Ray Wilcox performs
his classic card manipulations. * Goldfinger & Dove perform their outstandingly
presented magic. * Dealers demo some of their latest magic, Impromptu
performances at Culey's after the evening shows, and Vent-O-Rama highlights.
For
over 18 years professional magician Bill Abbott has been developing and
performing the material on this 2-disc DVD set. Witness actual, uncut
and hilarious performances shot live on location in a family restaurant
with children and their parents. Bill's performance focus is on original
presentations that leave the audience with a truly entertaining experience.
After the performances, Bill takes you step-by-step through the construction
of each routine, analyzing the props and using a non-verbal cinematic
approach to explaining the technique. All of this is combined with his
professional tips and information regarding audience management, creating
original presentations and adapting your magic to fit who you are as a
performer. * The Sponge Balls - A classic that Bill uses as a perfect
opener for kids. * The Shadow - An extremely visual card change that happens
three times in the participant's own hands. * The Autograph - A motivated
card in-wallet routine that leaves a child with a true collector's item
they will treasure forever. * The Ninja Card Trick - Bill's favourite
card effect that features finding a selected card at the point of a miniature
ninja sword. * The Mental Photograph - A very strong promotional tool,
where a mentally thought of playing card appears on your business card
being held by the spectator. * Edwin Alonzo Boyd - A rivetting tale about
a real-life jail break demonstrated with a photograph of the criminal
that becomes permanently altered at the conclusion. * The Great Game -
A routine with many application limited only by your imagination A freely
selected prize is predicted in advance by the performer, and is given
to the child to keep at the end. * Flash - Bill's closing effect that
features an original presentation for the ashes on palm. T his effect
has built a reputation for Bill with lay audiences. * Card On Forehead
- The classic effect redesigned for young children with an hilarious finish
Bill
Abbott has entertained audiences across North America and Western Europe
with the magic on this DVD for over 19 years. Now you can experience the
original, magical, and very funny stand-up magic for kids that Bill has
honed through years of tough experience. Recorded at a resort in front
of a live audience witness material that was developed in the trenches
of the birthday party circuit and perfected in tours across Canada and
the United Kingdom. These routines have the practicality and the versatility
that have lasted almost two decades of solid performances. Beyond the
performances are the careful details that make up the construction, set-up,
and delivery of each of these treasured routines. Performed and Explained
on this DVD are... The Sponge Snack - when touring across Canada Bill
performed this silent opener 110 times in 90 days! Develop an instant
rapport with audiences with this humorous routine that non-verbally communicates
that your show will be fun, magical, and full of surprises. The Thing
- Practical, one-man levitations are few and far between. Bill has created
a reputation-making miracle that can be performed ANYWHERE. From the smallest
living room the largest theatre stage to the most stringent street conditions.
The Thing can float in any performing situation with your audience viewing
from any angle. Chico the Mind Reader - For those who have witnessed a
performance of Chico know the revelation of this routine is worth the
price of the DVD. Bill has booked more shoes from this one routine than
any other in his repertoire. The explanation segment is a virtual course
in the creation, development, and performance of your own original puppet
routine. Included are two bonus routines and additional ideas for both
family and adult audiences. What People Are Saying: "A rare opportunity.
It was a pleasure watching him work his very commercial wonders." - Jay
Sankey "Bill Abbot, is one of a rare breed of children's entertainer who
is actually entertaining." - David Acer "Combine seasoned people skills
with good material, engaging presentations, and great technical ability
and you have a highly successful commercial entertainer. And, when someone
like that decides to share some of this winning formula, you should be
all ears (and eyes)." - Jim Sisti 