Finally on DVD!! 

Classic Michael Ammar Topit on DVD

Do you want to learn the Topit? This tape set contains everything you need to

install and learn the Topit, including Introduction to the Topit DVD;

Professional Topit Applications DVD Edition.

New Levitation Principle! 

Antigravitron DVD

Levitate Burning Candles, Balls, Bottles and More!

The magician hands a large metal ring (of approx. 18" diameter) to the audience for inspection. His hands are empty. A spectator puts an object on the table. Holding the ring with both hands, the performer moves it over the object, then lifts the ring. As the ring is lifted, the object is rising along with it, floating in the center of the ring. The magician can turn the ring in any direction he wishes; holding it by his mere fingertips, he can even turn the ring around the object - the object is floating freely in the air!

Note that the magician's hands are always empty! He can float any object as often as he likes (and, of course, not only things borrowed from the audience, but also anything of his own, such as a large ball, a glass, a bottle with liquid). The ring and the objects are completely unprepared, and can be examined at any time! No wires, ring pullers, magnets or that sort of thing!



Perform While Surrounded!

On the DVD:

- Gimmick Construction

- How the Gimmick Works

- No Sleeves Method

- Floating Glass Sphere

-Last Words

The DVD teaches you the effect in detail.


All necessary props can be bought for a few Dollars everywhere in the world.

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Impromptu and UNUSUAL New Effect! 

Aztek

An impromptu trick and one of the most UNUSUAL principles to come out for a long time!

Aztek is a great concept. It's a gimmick that will make any borrowed bill levitate on your palm or on the back of your palm under impromptu conditions.

This new device uses

- no threads

- no magnets

- no wires!

You can make bills from all dominations float in midair!



The bill is floating above your hand while everything is in full view. You can freely move or walk while the bill is levitating!

The DVD shows you how to build your own gimmick within minutes. It will teach you how to perform the effect and how you can get the most out of this fantastic principle!

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Over 3.5 hours of commercial magic routines! 

Over three and a half hours of tried and tested commercial magic routines!

Feature magic for both close-up and stage

This is one of the world’s busiest magicians captured at his very best.

A unique blend of comedy, magic and commercial entertainment, Thom Peterson is giving away all his trade secrets so you too can now have the repertoire to entertain audiences everywhere.


Whether you work close-up or on stage, there is something here for everyone.


Perhaps you are a close-up guy looking for some new material or wanting to be inspired to create a short stand-up show – then look no further than “Behind the Curtain”


Maybe you have a stage show already but want to add a new opener or a couple of extra routines for the new season – well you are sure to find something here!


This is going to be a staple volume for all magical entertainers – the material is all there, ready to go.


Fresh, modern, contemporary and rammed with comedy, amazement and fun, “Behind the Curtain” is sure to be an instant hit!



This 2 DVD Disc set is jam packed with commercial material.


Not only will you learn a full stand up show packed with hard hitting visual magic but Thom also teaches some of his pet close up routines.


You really are going to love what you see on these discs. These are routines that Thom has performed and honed over 1000’s of performances worldwide.


There are so many effects on this collection that alone would be worth the price of the entire set. Talk about getting value for money!!


Here Are Just A Few of the Routines Included This DVD Set


Stand Up Show


Lemonade Racket


This really is a killer of an opener and visual magic at its best. Telling a story about starting your own lemonade stand you produce a lemon. This gets a great reaction but the kicker will floor your audience as you now produce a full glass of Lemonade!!


Spooning


One of the most visual spoon bends I have ever seen and the best part is you can give the bent spoon away afterwards!!


Revenge of the Spoon


This is a great follow up to Spooning. You draw a picture of a straight spoon (which your spectator signs) and you now make the drawing of the spoon bend!! The best part is you can tear the sheet of paper containing the bent spoon and your spectator’s signature off and give it to them as a souvenir


Ring In Kinder Egg


WOW this really is one the most commercial versions of ring to impossible location I have ever seen and it make perfect sense!


Pit Boss


A fantastic triple prediction routine, that takes your audience on an imaginary trip to a Las Vegas casino. Talk about packs small, plays big! This effect can be performed in also any conditions including close up!




Close Up effects taught include: Pool Ball, Card Stab and Fish Tales


All performances are filmed in a real world environment with studio explanations in detail. If you are already a working pro or wanting to become one, then THIS IS THE DVD SET FOR YOU!

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They are back! 

Between 3 Minds 3 DVD Set - G. Bavli

NEW 3 DVD FROM PRO-MAGIC - Following the world-wide success of the breakthrough DVD, "Between 2 Minds", and demand for even more, comes an all new production to exceed the expectations of mentalists and magicians everywhere... 17 effects and more....

Everything you need to know about blindfolds! 

What can I say about John that you don't already know? John is one of the funniest entertainers I have ever seen! His comedy is funny and his magic is strong. What more could you possibly want from a performer?

The ultimate, most comprehensive guide to one of mentalism's most versatile routines. John Archer has performed this routine all over the world and it has become one of his signature pieces. Imagine being anywhere in the world, grabbing a couple of coins, some gaffer tape, a blindfold, pen and paper from the local store and being able to perform a hilarious twenty minute, mind-blowing routine!

Now for the first time, John goes in-depth to explain all the secrets and nuances that have made this one of his most requested effects. This is not just a quick trick, it is an entire act that builds and builds into a standing ovation finale. This is the real work on the blindfold routine and it will open up a world of possibilities. Shot in front of a live audience, you will experience John at his very best, performing the routine, and then he goes into every little detail with you, in an informal discussion-style explanation, which is equally entertaining.

"Those who think that comedy and mentalism can't be weaved together have not seen John Archer perform. John's comedy is brilliant, fresh and fast, yet it takes absolutely nothing away from the serious mystery of what it is he is performing. In fact quite often the comedy (take his blindfold routine for example) adds to the impossibility of the demonstration. John is a must see for those who are looking for their own character and what the limitations are not."

- Banachek

"John Archer is as brilliant as he is funny, a true pro in every sense of the word. You will not be disappointed that you have purchased this DVD. I for one listen very hard whenever John talks. He knows his stuff and more importantly he knows what makes a routine and an audience work. Sit back, laugh and enjoy being taught by a master"

- Luke Jermay

Running Time Approximately 1hr 21min

Become a card-carrying member of the Bullet Party.

John Bannon, internationally-renowned magic guru, is back, unleashing two new discs crammed with fantastic material.

An unabashed packet trick aficionado, Bannon presents two new red-hot fractal blockbusters, Bullet Party and Mega 'Wave. (Fractal - high impact packet tricks that end clean and examinable). Simple to do. Multiple climaxes. And killer, killer magic. You get all the necessary cards (13 USPCC printed pasteboards). With just a couple of easy moves, you'll have two miracles on your hands that you will perform every time you do magic.

If two sophisticated "fractal" packet tricks are not enough, Bannon brings on another eleven jaw-dropping card tricks (and one brilliant in-the-hands false cut). All with regular cards. All virtually impromptu. All with no difficult moves.

VOLUME I Bullet Party Final Verdict Box Jumper Riverboat Poker Poker Pairadox Redux Fractal Re-Call (Revised) Crocodile False Cut VOLUME II Mega 'Wave Fat City Revisited Wicked Bullet Catcher Drop Target Aces Four Shadow Aces Big Fat Bluff Aces BULLET PARTY - An Ace of Spades and three Jokers. Follow the Ace and ignore the Jokers-if you can-before the bullets start flying and all four cards change.

What once were Jokers are now the Ace of Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds. Complete with subtitles: Each new Ace has a message for the spectator written on its face. Finally, the Ace of Spades is flipped over to reveal a different colour back AND another note for the audience.

Remember - everything is examinable. There is nothing for the audience to find. Easy to do. Easy reset. Absolutely stunning magic!!

MEGA 'WAVE - The performer exhibits two sets of four cards. The first consists of the four Queens. The second packet is wrapped with a wide band. Any Queen is named (NO force).

Demonstrating the difference between sleight-of-hand magic and mentalism, you take Queens and do a "move" (not really) to reverse the named Queen reversed in the centre of the packet. That's 'sleight of hand magic'.

Demonstrating psychic ability, you take the banded packet (which has been in plain sight), remove the band, and show that the named Queen is reversed in the middle of the packet. Somehow, you knew ahead of time which Queen would be selected! To remove all doubt, the named Queen has a different colored back! And, it's the only Queen in the packet, the rest are all Jokers!

All of these cards may be examined. No extra cards are used; nothing is added or taken away. The cards are in plain sight at all times, nothing is placed behind the performer's back or under the table. And best of all - the trick is easy to do!

WAY MORE. Eleven more card tricks. Four unusual Ace routines to be done together or separately. Produce. Re-produce. Assemble. Change. Disassemble. Bannon's faux-poker fractal matching trick that now resets instantly. A fabulous, self-working poker deal. Plus transpositions, transformations, and transportations. Modern, impromptu card magic, expertly wrought and expertly taught.

Welcome to the party!

Disc 1 Running Time Approximately: 1hr 4min
Disc 2 Running Time Approximately: 1hr 2min

PRAISE FOR BULLET PARTY:

"If refudiate is officially a new word, I want to add another one to the lexicon - Bannonized. That's the only way to describe how I felt after the barrage of miracles on these DVDs."
- David Acer

"Bannon and Big Blind Media has done it again! Another hit on their hands!"
- Bill Malone

"John Bannon is one of the greats -- and this DVD set is simply that -- great!"
- Peter Duffie

"The highest compliment I can give Bulletparty is that ONLY John Bannon could have pulled off this project, and I'm glad he did."
- Joshua Jay

"It's another winner, and combining the genius of John Bannon with the creative powerhouse that is Big Blind Media, we have a collection that again sets a new standard that many others can only hope to achieve."
- Lance Pierce

"Bannon has done it again! Bullet Party picks up where Bullets After Dark left off, and it's stronger and more commercial than ever."
- John Guastaferro

"Buy this DVD set and study it closely - it is superb"'
- Tim Trono

"Classic Bannon. What are you waiting for?"
- BicycleCards.co.uk

"The best DVD release of 2011... ALREADY."
- Andi Gladwin

Card pip revealed in ice cube 

Card to Mouth is truly one of the classic 'card

to impossible locations' ever performed.


Imagine, having a spectator select a card. The card is placed back in the deck and lost. An attempt to produce the chosen card fails, only to have it discovered in your mouth by the unsuspecting audience member!




Matthew Hampel performs and teaches this reputation making effect.

You will learn:

The Classic Card to Mouth

Extreme Card to Mouth

and

Matt’s own H.B. Card to Mouth




Get a deck of cards and your tooth bush ready for this one!

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Pitches, Ditches and Sleeving! 

An exploration of strikes, pitches, sleeves, and 1-calorie mints.

These original effects have been featured on Japan's Greatest Magic television special (Brian is not Japanese) and have been revered and performed by some of the top magicians working today.


2 DVD set!


"The dime through Tic Tac Box effects look amazing. Like real magic! A brilliant combination of principles." -- David Roth






"The best DVD set to date on sleeving!" -- The Trickery

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Everything you wanted to know! 

Mogar's Chameleon Knives DVD. It has lots of great information for everyone. This DVD covers everything you want to know about the color-changing knives. Moves, Routines, and special tips to make your routine look to be Real Magic..

Master Mentalism! 

The Unknown, The Stranger, The Acquaintance, The Initiated

Since their original release over four years ago, "The Chapters" have earned Marc a reputation in the Magic world as a creative and original thinker and performer.

Alakazam Magic are proud to have re-released this unique four DVD set in a beautifully presented collector’s edition box set.

Marc has been invited to perform for the worlds elite A-list, from Eric Clapton, Lennox Lewis, George Michael, Jack Nicholson, Hugh Grant, Davina McCall, Gerry Halliwell, Johnny Vaughn and HRH Prince Andrew.

"I managed to finally get Marc to release some of his treasured routines for the magic community and I have to say that as a magic dealer I cannot remember a book or DVD set with so many real world routines. Marc has delivered material that knocked everyone out at the filming. I am confident that anyone of any level who purchases these DVDs will use Marc’s killer routines and principles.

In my opinion Marcs fantastic chair routine One In Thousands, Staple Roulette and his diabolical approach to the bank night theme The Prize Draw are all individually worth the price of the entire set of DVDs to a working professional and could be sold for hundreds of pounds each.

On the day of filming a shattering 31 routines I could not decide which routines I wanted to ad to my repertoire, I was spoilt for choice, a rarity for any set of DVDs. The privileged audience who saw the filming firmly believe that every effect was a true performance piece.

Marc thinks outside of the box and creates workable real world effects that play huge. I can honestly say that it is an absolute pleasure to be releasing this unbelievable set and the two and a half year process of finally pinning Marc down has been worth every second. All of this from someone who is not really known in magic circles and at a young age for his wisdom, knowledge and maturity with the impossible. Our art will benefit I'm sure."

-Peter Nardi

The effects on this remarkable four chapter set include:

Transmission

A drawing duplication that is real time, no impressions, no pre show, no stooges. You send an image to a random volunteer in the hope that they will receive your thought. You repeat the process a number of times matching image after image to an astonished audience and a baffled volunteer.

A Card in 52. A Word in Thousands

A direct card divination combined with a triple book test, the books are cheap paper backs, a spectator choses a random page that they do not tell you, next another spectator chooses one of three books yet you clearly divine the words and them of the line they are concentrating on and you don't even know what page or book they are looking at.

Staple Gun Roulette

Four ungimmicked industrial staple guns, one genuinely loaded are used in a psychological killer routine where the audience gamble with their choices. Three staple guns are fired over their hands whilst the forth is fired into a block of wood to conclude a seriously tense piece of mental theatre.

1 in Thousands

Hailed as one of the most incredible chair routines and already in the repertoires of some of the worlds leading mentalists. Marc has held this back for years and still closes with it to this day. Four participants, four chairs, four envelopes and a killer surprise in a routine that literally has a thousand outcomes.

The Orifices

Marcs variation on an old classic from John Ramsey, taken to a whole new level. Beans are snorted and regurgitated, the final bean travelling from your ear, under your facial skin through to your eye socket. Not for the faint hearted.

Do You Believe?

Coins, keys and pieces of examined cutlery are placed into a glass as you demonstrate mass psychokinesis, first by slowly moving each piece of cutlery, then moving all of the cutlery. Finally you get the audience to imagine the glass toppling over at which point it moves eerily before toppling to the floor. A fork is twisted like string, a coin bent almost in half and a key bent at right angles.

Untouched

Marc Spelmanns unique premise to creating unbelievable psychokinesis with practically any small object. Marcs hands are examined before and after the demonstration and yet he still moves objects apparently with only the power of his mind. Move a fork, pen, lighter, business card etc etc etc. This revolutionary technique has already been adopted by some very knowledgeable performers as the most practical way to mysteriously move objects. Remember both hands are very freely moved around, quick set up and invisible clean up.

Thief In The dark

Four Drawings unseen by the performer, each placed sight unseen into envelopes, yet you locate the owner of each drawing and finalize by duplicating the finale drawing that remains sealed inside of it's envelope. Inspired by Larry Becker’s Sneak Thief by using a totally different principle. A killer packs small effect that plays big.

The Last Man Standing

Marcs approach to the single card in envelope premise, a random volunteer is asked to do the impossible as you tell them that you placed a single card inside of the envelope you are holding. What colour is it? High or Low? Odd or Even? What suit? Believe it or not they get it absolutely right every time. No palming, no complex system just an easy-to-do effect that fools the best.

From Beyond the Grave

You introduce a small wallet which holds a single envelope as you tell a participant that this is for them, the envelope is marked with their initials as they are asked to regress to another time, place and even body. Every choice is completely free and comes from the participants own imagination. You open the wallet and remove the initialed envelope which is opened to reveal a letter that predicts every choice with pure accuracy. No palming, forcing or impression devices. No pre show or instant stooging.

Mind To Mind Location

A group of index cards are written on by the entire audience, they are gathered and one randomly chosen by a spectator. The name of a person comes through, after some thought you announce that it is the father, another name comes through which proves to be the mother, both names are divined clearly even though you have not seen the index card, you next get the exact date written on the index card. Obviously one person in the room realises you have divined their thoughts at which point you go into the audience and locate that very person.

The Prize Draw

"This is going straight into my act." Marcs handling of the famous Bank Night routine is taken to a whole new dimension. Everyone wins but not quite as much as you do. A fantastic routine that uses a principle lost in time but is sure to be used again and again once this masterpiece is seen. This has been one of Marcs most talked about routines by magicians, mentalists and of course the paying public for the last five years. In my opinion the best bank night routine ever.

In The Shadow Of Geller

Marc Spelmann’s unbelievable one handed coin bend that has fooled everyone who sees it, incredibly clean and best of all the coin slowly bends at the finger tips. Not just a reveal of a bent coin but the audience actually see it bend at which point it is fairly handed to the owner.

Out Of Sight Just In Your Mind

Marc Spelmann’s variation of the renowned classic by Dai Vernon, streamlined handling, minimal sleight of hand in probably the most direct mind reading card effect. Marc has made Dai Vernon’s classic effect easier and more accessible for all to do. No table required, no breaks held, just pure mind reading.

In The Shadow Of Banachek

Marc pays homage to a modern master and inspiration with a direct easy to do visual coin bend that is ready to go in an instant, a reputation maker that creates a souvenir that will be kept for years. The audience sees you with empty hand take a coin from a spectator. The coin is held in one hand only and the audience help create an energy at which point your hand is opened and the coin eerily bends at the finger tips, again it is cleanly handed back to the spectator.

Clearly Predictable

A chosen hour is thought of, a card freely selected and an ESP symbol chosen. Three outcomes from hundreds of possible combinations all of which are clearly predicted in a single photograph in your wallet which has been in view from the start. Direct, strong and impossible for a lay audience to back track. "Another effect going straight into my intimate act."

Alls Fair

A shuffled deck is randomly cut by a spectator who memorizes the cut to card. The card is replaced and shuffled back into it's half of the deck. You ask one question and one question only as you spread the upper half of the deck "Is the mate of your card in this half?" At which point you name the memorised card. Remember, the deck is shuffled by a spectator at the beginning. They cut anywhere, even changing their mind if they choose yet you hit every time.

Shade

A card is cut to and secretly remembered. Four other cards are introduced as red herrings, all five are placed on the table as you ask the volunteer to place his shadow over each card, after which you capture his shadow. You then run your hand over the cards and stop on his thought of card. A dramatic piece of simple yet astonishing mentalism.

N.A.M.D.

This alone is worth the price of the DVD, it fooled me badly. Marc Spelmann’s killer application with a regular Bicycle deck that he has held back for sometime, fooling all those who have seen him use it. The most invisible of its kind. Very easy to create and even easier to use. Best of all it costs you nothing to put together.

Mental Approximation

A deck of cards is shuffled and a card thought of, the cards are instantly squared, left in their random order and pocketed. The spectator is to visualize the colour of the card, then the suit, then imagine the card in it¹s numerical position in an imaginary spread. Not only do you divine the card but mention that the card was approximately 23 cards down in the deck at which point you reach sight unseen into your pocket and instantly remove the card, no force of any kind, Marc generates huge impact from something that is easy to do. Perfect for situations when there is no table or spectators hands to use.

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Learn from The P[RO 

Trevor Lewis and Children's Magic are synonymous. He has appeared in Austria, Ireland, France. Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Great Britain as well as numerous appearances in the United States.

Trevor has vast experience in entertaining children of all ages, and has been the resident magician on four television series in Britain. In addition to many other awards, Trevor won the Best One-Man Parade in the Linking Ring Magazine in 1978 and the Clarke Crandall Comedy Award in 1980.

Trevor's first video contains a wealth of material for children's entertainers.

Complete performances and explanations of::


The Flowering Bouquet

Road Safety Chicken

Professor's Nightmare

Cards Across

The Cat

Floppy Flower

Pop Away Wand

Plus...Why perform children's magic; what makes a good children's effect; what to do when the phone rings; Continuity Gags and more! This professionally produced DVD will put you on the road to being a better children's entertainer!

Instant classic! 

Once in every generation is born an individual whose work becomes known worldwide as a touchstone for excellence. With the hands of an artist and the soul of a poet, Michael is just such an individual.


His sleight-of-hand is masterful, his presentations are inventive and his performances are the epitome of class and sophistication.


As the only magician in history to have won the prestigious title of "Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year" three times, Michael has spent the better part of three decades honing his skills to become one of finest magicians that Great Britain has ever produced.


This DVD collection showcases his world-class magic in front of a live audience and features some of the most stunning magic ever filmed. As you watch it, you will experience for yourself why Michael's stunning presentations are regarded by audiences and fellow professionals alike as some of the very best in the world today.


This Alakazam production is the first in an ongoing series... Lookout for further releases from "The Michael Vincent Collection."


This Incredible 3-Disc set is in stock so order yours now!!


Disc One - Michael's Parlour Show


Routines Performed and Explained:


The Intuition Speller.


Inspired by an original effect of Harry Lorayne's, Michael introduces you to a machiavellian piece of misdirection which creates an impossible spelling effect.


Kismet.


Michael's impromptu handling for Al Koran's Double Thought, featuring a wonderful strategy of Dai Vernon and audience management.


My Card, Your Card, Everybody's Card.


The history for this effect can be traced back to Robert Houdin's "Secrets of Conjuring and Magic". Michael's handling and presentation brings this ancient effect right up to date for the 21st Century. This routine features Michael's handling for the obscure Second-From-The-Top-Change.


The Amazing Discovery.


This popular effect has made rounds in the last few years. Michael share's his professional presentation. His handling and performance tips elevate The Multiple Selection routine to another level. His performance in the live show was a tour de force


Plus bonus performances of: The Rhapsody in Silver, The Cups and Balls and The Knotted Silks.


Disc Two - Close-up Show in The Bar


Routines Performed and Explained:


Brainwave "My Way."


This routine is one of the highlights of this DVD. International card expert Darwin Ortiz had this to say about Michael's Brainwave: "Sleight of Hand techniques have reached such a point, you'll never need to present the classic Brainwave with a gimmick deck ever again. This routine is just about perfect".


Michael has taken Dai Vernon's "Brainwave" effect and turned it on its head into masterpiece of construction and design. With this routine, you will come to appreciate "The Power of Assumptions" and "Audience Attention Control". Also featured is an underused principle in magic, creating an effect in the mind of the audiences before any technique has taken place. This principle alone is worth the price of this DVD presentation for it opens up untold possibilities.


Pandora's Paradox.


There is a world of difference between a card trick and card magic. This routine pushes the boundaries in terms of what is possible with a deck of cards. With credit to Bruno Hennig, Tommy Wonder and Roberto Giobbi, Michael has taken the classic "Signed Card in Box" and amplified the effect with an elegant presentation and technical mastery, to produce an experience equal to any theatrical presentation. We think this routine will become a huge favourite.


Vincent's Aces.


Featuring: The Ace Production, "The Rising Aces", 21st Century Collectors, Cy Enfield's Aces for Connoisseurs and The Henry Christ Fabulous Four Ace Routine.


Foursome.


Featuring Michael's handling for the Spread Cull


Match Made in Heaven.


Dai Vernon's "Matching The Cards" meets The Aronson Stack.


Prologue to Triumph.


If you enjoyed Dai Vernon's original "Triumph", then you will love Michael's build up to this classic effect. This routine features some interesting applications for Larry Jennings's Larreverse and Edward Marlo's "One Hand Bottom Deal".


Plus bonus performance only of: The Coins Across / Chinese Connection and a discussion on the inspirations for the routine including learning references. Also a bonus PDF teaching the Wild Card routine featuring Michael's breathtaking colour change.


Disc Three - Sleight-of-Hand Mastery - The Path Way to Excellence


A discussion of how to improve your magic, raise your own standards and how to master and improve the basic techniques in sleight-of-hand. This is the beginning chapter in an on-going course in sleight of hand mastery with Michael Vincent. We begin here with the basic foundations of card handling.


Michael will share with you his practice drills for:


" The Control of a Card


" The Double Lift


" The Palm


" The Top Change


" The Force


" The False Shuffle


Plus bonus material: Michael's background and advice on mentoring.


Praise for the Magic of Michael Vincent:


"Michael's magic is simply exquisite." Harry Lorayne. Apocalypse Magazine 1982.


"Your handling of the Brainwave effect is just about perfect, sleight of hand techniques have reached such a point that you will never need to perform the Brainwave effect with a gimmick deck ever again." Darwin Ortiz 2008.


"Michael is a soft-spoken individual but his performances' amplify this facet of his personality to the extent that one is irresistibly led to conclude that here is a magical talent of noteworthy merit. Underlying this congenial demeanour is a savoir-faire that bespeaks sophistication beyond his years." James Patton. Editor of The Magicana Column, for Genii Magazine. Volume 53, No3 September 1989


"Michael Vincent has a performing style that is flawless. In the 30 years I've been performing Sleight of Hand, it is rare that I've seen someone who is able to combine flawless execution, steely assurance and a delightful presentational ability in the unique way that he has. Like Leipzig, he is deadly sure of his success. Like Vernon, he thinks constantly about magic and like Mike Skinner, everyone who watches him ends up liking him." Steven Youell 2009


"It is always a joy to watch you fluidly play with the pasteboards." Jon Racherbaumer 2009

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Paul Stockman's DVD debut and showcase! 

"Paul has some really terrific thinking on this double DVD Set.

Some of it is so good I wonder if he will regret giving them away." -Banachek



“Connected” is Paul Stockman’s DVD debut and showcases some of the finest modern mentalism in the world today, seamlessly blending deviously clever methods and engagingly entertaining plots this double DVD set is certain to become a must-see for all stand-up performers.

Shot in front of a live audience, the DVD opens with a full fifty-minute stand-up show that features some of Paul’s favorite routine and ends with a revelation that is destined to go straight into the act of so many performers immediately!

“Connected” is not just a collection of effects, it is a professionally structured show that is taught in full detail from beginning to end and includes tips and advice on scripting a show, structuring routines and keeping it entertaining as well as captivating.

Pick a Chair

A direct and baffling chair routine that establishes your abilities straight away. Four spectators are invited onto the stage and allowed to sit in any one of four chairs. After a number of free choices, the spectators discover that you have managed to influence exactly where they have sat.

Paul discusses the fundamental elements that make a chair routine such a popular feature for many mentalists, as well as the importance of keeping the effect clear and understandable for the audience.

Hands-Off Bank Night

This popular effect puts the entire effect into the hands of a spectator. Tried and tested over hundreds of corporate performances, the entertainment that derives from an executive standing to lose their cash make this a real crowd-pleaser.

The spectator hides the money in one of six envelopes and then makes all the decisions while you stand back, guilt free, as each envelope is eliminated and destroyed…will they avoid the money!

The Pendant Curse

A beautifully scripted routine revolving around a tale of four women, a murder and a sinister curse that captivates the audience with its intriguing mystery. This is a clear demonstration of the power of a strong narrative in mentalism routines.

With the emphasis on performance and deliverance an audience member managed to divine the identity of a murder victim. Specially designed PDF files to reproduce the required props, as seen in the live show, are included on the DVD.

Back to Becker

Larry Becker’s fabulous “Casino Royale” is a true classic of modern mentalism and is part of many leading performer’s repertoires. With Larry’s kind permission, Paul explains his variation of this brilliant routine that focuses on chance, influence and luck involving money, blackjack and some imaginary dice. This piece is a very good study of the fundamental principles of three-way prediction style of effect with tips learnt through countless performances of such routines.

The Sweet Jar

A large jar of sweets that has been on stage throughout and Paul invites three audience members to join him on stage to try to guess the number of sweets. Each one of them has a totally free choice and at the climax, not only does one of the spectators manage to guess exactly right and finds a prediction buried inside the sweets but unbelievably, Paul has also managed to predict in advance, which of the spectators that would be!

My Luckiest Day

The concept explained in this show-stopping finale is a beautiful way to end any mentalism performance. The confabulation plot has always been a firm favourite within mentalism and Paul’s tray revelation can be applied to almost any plot or performance.

Throughout the entire show, right in the middle of the stage is a small table that holds a tray that has a large candlestick and candle standing upon it. At the start of the show the candle is lit and remains in full view and untouched throughout. During the course of the show, Paul has various free choices made by different members of the audience and has them keep a mental note of each one.

At the finale of the show, the candle is extinguished and removed from the tray and Paul turns over the tray to show a written prediction securely taped to the underside of the tray on all sides. Impossibly the prediction matches every single one of the free choices made throughout the show!

This is an unbelievable finale and destined to become a classic way of presenting the confabulation routine. It can be applied to many different types of revelation, in the show, Paul uses times and dates that are selected by the audience by you could have names, places, or just about anything! No fancy boxes or backstage assistants are required – this is the ultimate one-man confabulation for stand-up and stage. The final image of the prediction taped to the underside of a tray is a truly stunning climax to the show!

Paul Stockman Interview & Discussion with Peter Nardi

Paul also emphasises the importance of being entertaining and commercial to modern audiences as well as tips on structuring a show correctly to make it flow naturally and making methods invisible.

Advice on handling audiences and clients as well as discussing his love for interesting narratives and presentations are also addressed, including tips on knowing how to adapt and work to different crowds and venues. This is an extremely insightful and interesting section of the DVD that very in-depth and filled with top-notch professional advice from a highly experienced performer.

Disc one running time: 1 hour 40 minutes approx

Disc two running time: 1 hour 5 minutes approx

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Funny! 

For the first time ever, the mullet-haired maestro reveals some of the mentalist routines that have helped make him a house-hold name in his former Eastern-block homeland.

Performing live for a real-world UK audience, Kockov gives a blistering 'adult' comedy performance.

This DVD features his incredible 'Dial-Abolical' routine, an unbelievable Phonebook mind-reading effect. As a special bonus he also performs and explains the full working of his sensational blindfolded 6-person book test using 6 ordinary books.

Not only will you be stunned by Jasper's fantastic performance as the outrageous Kockov, you will also be very pleased to know that these practical, professional routines will fit straight into any magic or mentalism show, regardless of your style of presentation. His brand of creativity features low-tech methods and high-impact effects, allowing the performer to do his job: entertain a paying audience.

The man, the magic, the mullet - Kockov !

WARNING: Not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.

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this gimmick will knock your socks off! 

The Dual Control gimmick has been synonymous with seemingly impromptu suspensions and close up animations for many years but in recent years has been overlooked by many modern day performers....Until now!!

Michael Vincent is back to bring you the most detailled look at this fabulous utility gimmick to date and after years of using and refining the technique and uses of the Dual Control gimmick, you can be sure that this is the definitive work on DVD.

In his third Alakazam Magic release, Michael is joined once again by Chris Harding to not only show you exactly how to construct the gimmick and discuss its basic uses but in addition, you will also learn several high-callibre effects that will have you creating miracles with the Dual Control system in no time at all and really fire up your imagination.

Perform the classic magnetised cards with a regular, borrowed deck. Learn the wonderful pencils suspension and also what we consider to be one of the finest ways to open at a restaurant or banquet table with perfect motivation and set the mood of magic straight away with Michael's ow personal opener - the spoon suspension - which is discussed in full detail within this context and how you too can use it to introduce yourself, establish your credentials as a magician and create a wonderful moment of magic immediately.

Another highlight of this project is that you will get to learn possibly the greatest version of the rising card ever! Michael shares the full method and presentation, along with all his tips and subtleties, on Alan Alan's legendary rising card trick that is performed witha regular, borrowed deck! This masterpiece is as powerful on stage as it is in close up and as a bonus on the DVD, you will get a rare opportunity to see Alan Alan performing the routine, live on stage at the world famous Magic Circle in London, England.

The package comes complete with everything needed to construct the Dual Control gimmick and also includes the detailed instructional DVD that runs for over an hour and will take you step by step through the construction process, lots of tips and advice on using your Dual Control gimmick as well as full routines that you will be performing in no time! All taught in the inimitable, relaxed, charming and detailled style that has become synonymous with The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent series.



So sit back and get ready for Alan Alan's Dual Control REVISITED with Michael Vincent!

COMES WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MANUFACTURE AND FIT AROUND THREE DUAL CONTROL GIMMICKS SO YOU CAN GET STARTED STRAIGHT AWAY!



Perform seemingly impromptu miracles!


The rising card… With a borrowed deck!


The magnetised cards


Spoon suspension opener


The pencils


Create miracle suspensions with borrowed objects


Start clean… End clean!

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Good, Strong, Funny, Entertaining magic! 

On this DVD you will learn some of John's favorite routines that have made him one of the busiest magicians in the UK.

If you like good, strong, entertaining and funny presentations accompanied by strong magic and mentalism, you will absolutely love this DVD.

Here are some of the routines performed and explained on this DVD:

John's Tossed Out Deck

This is John's comedy take on a classic plot with one big difference: the deck is completely examined and shuffled by a spectator before the effect! The chosen opener for many mentalists has now got a whole lot better!

Tragic Square

John's opening effect. Under the guise of a record-breaking attempt, John rushes through a magic square at lightning speed (with a lot of humor along the way!) This really gets the crowd going!

Spelling Test (No Book Book-Test)

Wow!!! This is something really special. Comedy mentalism at its best! Your spectator merely thinks of a word (no force of any kind, no pre-show, your spectator never writes anything down or tells anyone the word that they have in their mind). Yet you have predicted in advance which word they will think of! This is a fun-packed routine with one heck of a killer ending!

Komedy Killer

This is John's famous presentation for the Kenton Knepper classic. John's story will have you in stitches. This is the ideal trick to have on you all the time. A 10 min routine you can do anywhere!

Collard

The ultimate comedy presentation for the Koran Medallion. This routine is worth the price of the entire DVD. A lot of the magicians that were present at the filming of this DVD have put this straight into their professional act! (Works well for parlor, cabaret, stage, or kids).

If the above routines are not enough to wet your appetite, this DVD also includes the following gems: Dodeckadeal: a great coincidence effect using a pack of cards; Spoon River: a great comedy spoon bending routine which gets people involved; Stapled: John's fantastic comedy torn and restored card routine; Chinese Choice: a fun-packed routine using 3 spectators and a night out at a Chinese restaurant, and A Clean Ring Vanish: if you need to vanish a ring at any part of your act, then this is the cleanest method you will find!

Disc One Running Time Approximately 1hr 49min

Disc Two Running Time Approximately 2hr 7min

A must have! 

Welcome to “The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent Volume 3 – Elegant Deceptions”

Volume 3 continues with the same intention as Volumes 1 and 2 - that is to transform the learning of magic through the medium of DVD. Over the last year, Michael Vincent has broken new ground in merging the DVD medium with his dynamic teaching style.



Michael has made a significant impact in the market place to such an extent that this new DVD has been anticipated with great expectation.

This new release from Alakazam Magic showcases Michael Vincent at his very best, as a performance driven artist. The material on this DVD was designed with one intention; to be shared was an audience. In studying this DVD, it is our hope that you will feel the passion, drive and enthusiasm that Michael brings to every performance.

We hope that you will be inspired by what you learn so that you can emulate the qualities that makes the Michael Vincent experience of magic such a precious commodity. The values that Michael holds dear are rooted in a commitment to technical and artistic excellence and a desire to provide his audience with that rare thrill of pure astonishment.

In continuing this series, Michael has deliberately taken the approach of communicating to you as his personal students. He takes for granted that you have taken the time to study the first two volumes because volume 3 picks up the pace and expands the possibilities of what can be achieved with more advanced skill and artistic delivery.

The performances given in the live show and in the intimacy of the bar will showcase the impact that quality magic, well presented, can have on a lay audience. Here is your opportunity to take your magic and performance to the next level.

Thank you for continuing your journey with us.

Table of Contents

Disc One

Opening Discussion with Chris Harding

Live Parlor Show Featuring:

The Symphony of the Rings

The Rubber Band Trick

The Hanging Coins

The Bill Switch Routine

The Card up The Sleeve

The Ultimate Travelers

The Ladies Looking Glass

These routines are a performance section with discussion & references to methods and resources later in the DVD

Close-up Show in the Bar-Part One (With full Explanations)

The Ultra Clean Transposition

All Hands on Deck

Disc Two

Close-up Performance in the Bar-Part Two

4Play with Foursome

The Vegas Hustle

Aces for Experts

Back To the future

Bonus Performance

The Many Faces of a Woman -Performance Only

Disc Three

Borrowed Deck Conversation With Chris Harding.

The routines featured are:

Reading “Tells” - An idea inspired by Juan Tamariz with special thanks to Darwin Ortiz.

Asthmatic Card Control - Michael’s handling for Harry Lorayne’s Numero Uno

A Match Made in Heaven - Dai Vernon’s “Matching the Cards” (from a borrowed Shuffled Deck). Irv Weiner’s “Triple Transposition”....One simple Technique sets you up for an amazing series of transpositions.

This section is an intriguing conversation about the benefits of mastering “The Cull” so that you can work with a borrowed deck. Here, Michael performs some impromptu card magic with a deck supplied by Chris Harding.

What makes this section of the DVD so compelling is the fact that Michael performs and then explains a number of routines which would normally require you to begin with your deck stacked. This could be the most valuable study for all aspiring students of card magic.

Ascension - Michael’s exquisite handling for the classic “Ambitious Aces”, inspired by an idea of James Swain’s.

A Final Conversation with Chris Harding

In this final conversation, Michael imparts his knowledge and wisdom in the hope that it inspires you all to continue thinking and expanding the possibilities for your magic.

Bonus Explanation

The Ladies Looking Glass - Here is a master class in how to take ancient classic first published in 1868 and bring it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Michael’s performance and explanation is an inspired study in technical mastery and artistic self - expression; Professor Comte and Robert Houdin would have loved this!





“Michael Vincent's Elegant Deceptions combines beautiful performances with insight-laden explanations to provide a treasure-trove for any lover and student of magic. It's a testament to a performer who never rests in his pursuit of perfection.” Darwin Ortiz

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