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Eden Project

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:55 GMT

This DVD freatures an impromptu, three-phased mentalism routine using a borrowed iPhone. The three phases can be performed together, or separately:

PASSCODE: The spectator is asked if they have a passcode or lock set on their iPhone, and the performer reveals that thought of number without ever asking the spectator to write anything down. It's simple, direct and easy to perform.

NON-TOXIC: A new method for an add a number routine. Imagine inviting multiple spectators to type in a number of their choice into the iPhone calculator, and multiply all their results together. The outcome is ALWAYS a number you've predicted ahead of time, and can even be your telephone number. This revolutionary revamp to the popular TOXIC method means that the spectators can make as many mistakes as they like, change their mind, choose to add, subtract or divide their numbers, and it will ALWAYS end up as YOUR number.

FATE 2.0: After releasing the first version of this effect in November 2011, it soon became Theory11's best selling wire effect. Originally it was a method to divine the Shuffled order of songs on their iPhone music library. However this has just been redeveloped into a STRONGER, MORE POWERFUL effect by making it a pure mind-reading demonstration. Multiple spectators are asked to think of a random song from a Borrowed iPhone, and with the iPhone locked and hidden away in someones pocket, you can instantly reveal each spectators selection.

Self Bending Paperclip

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:01:48 GMT

Menny Lindenfeld founded the METALISM project in 1999. Over the past decade, he has been creating a huge collection of hardcore metal bending miracles.

Menny Lindenfeld, teaches two methods (gimmicked and impromptu versions) to perform a powerful and highly visual metal bending effect with an easy-to-find object, a paperclip! Learn to fully control bend timing, pace and shape, while causing the paperclip to impossibly bend by itself.

Original concept
Highly visual effect
Only 30 seconds to prepare
Easy to master and perform
Fully controlled bend timing, pace and shape
No freezing or heating
Compatible with all common paperclip sizes

DVD amd gimmick included

New And Improv'd

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:37:54 GMT

"Mowgli" is a critically acclaimed improvised comedian and magician. In this ebook he reveals the cogs that make his comedy mind turn. Whether you want to create unique material, learn how to improvise more effectively on stage, deal with the unexpected or just add humour to your show Mowgli draws back the curtain on his improvised comedy world, and guides you hand in hand (not in a creepy way) round the techniques he has used and taught others.

Featuring:

How To Deal With Hecklers
How To Create A Unique Act
How To Write Jokes
Fimprovisation Revealed
... and SO much more

"Not only will this book help you get to grips with the tricky task of adding humour to your performances, it will help you do it organically; allowing you to be more 'You'. I found the chapters on Writing and adding your own personality to an effect invaluable." Alexander Marsh

"The book has some invaluable insight into improvisation, handling audiences, and controlling one's performance environment" Jheff's Market Place of the Mind

John Carey Collection 1

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:42 GMT

John Carey is a master at combining principles, cherry-picking the very best subtleties and ideas, and combining them into simple, strong effects. We asked him to choose six of his very FAVORITE routines from amongst EVERYTHING he has created...and we are proud to offer The John Carey Collections 1 & 2, offering three unpublished effects in each download.

On this volume:

Pseudo Vernon: This three-trick collection begins with a deck shuffled and cut by the spectator. Through process of elimination, the spectator THINKS of a card from the pack. The magician deals through the shuffled deck face down and stops on a card (this is before the spectator names her thought-of card). She names the card and the stopped-at card is revealed...a perfect match!

Dead Cut: A stunning revelation of a selected card that appears at a named-at number, which John effortlessly cuts to.

Piggy in the Middle: Finally, we explore a sandwich routine that is as clean as they come, with no setup or tricky moves. Best of all, the control embedded in this routine can be used for lots of other routines.

John Carey is a close friend and confidant. I am proud to finally have him represented at Vanishing Inc. I use serveral of his effects in my repertoire as they are direct, clean and astonishing. Andi Gladwin

John Carey Collection 2

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:40 GMT

On this volume:

Crist Cross Searchers: Two Jokers that begin near the top and bottom of the deck magically appear together, progressively, to trap a selected card. This is the most innovative handling of the Searchers we have yet come across.

Think and Sync: This thought-of card routine is a REAL fooler. Watch the trailer and try to reconstruct it!

On the Up, Up, Up: In this pretty ditty, a Queen ascends among a packet of black cards. Unexpectedly, the other cards change into the Queens at the end.

John Carey has a knack for cutting away all the chaff, and leaving nothing behind but charming and bewildering card mysteries like the ones you'll find in these two volumes: workers you can call on anytime, anywhere. Jack Carpenter

Carey On

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:14:32 GMT

Following on from the best selling Handle with Carey and 24seven DVDs, we are proud to present Carey on. 15 solid, practical and strong pieces of commercial card magic with a regular deck of cards.

John's trademark stripped down style is once again highlighted in this collection. No pipe dreams, just hard hitting doable card magic.So go and grab a deck of cards and let's Carey on!!!

Ambitious all the way: John's beautiful 4 phase ambitious card with an unexpected finale!

Packet stroller: A no nonsense piece of card magic using just a few cards and packed with strong magical moments and a memorable climax!

Illogical invisible countdown: One of John's favorite approaches to card at a number. So simple, but so strong.

Kollossal Sillier!: Mentalism combined with sleight of hand produces a very strong unexpected prediction effect.

Opening Salvo: A four of a kind production inspired by Richard Sanders. Minimum work, maximum impact.

You have the power!!!: A delightful presentation piece which makes the spectator the star.

Classical ambitions: John's tribute to Larry Jennings.

Summer of 76: A powerful sandwich effect inspired by Alan Ackerman.

A trick with no name!: Just watch it!!!

The Beer glass effect: Another approach to the classic card at a number effect using the Carey approach of minimum work- maximum impact.

Bullet snatcher: A short n sweet transformation effect using a great John Bannon idea.

Whisper it softly: John's streamlined approach to a Jerry Sadowitz classic.

Going for a subway: An action packed approach to the sandwich plot.

A little game of true or false: if you like the lie detector plot you will use this.

3 and easy: a hands off divination and discovery of 3 selections using a wonderful Chad Long ruse. Read their tells and their minds!!!

Full Toolbox section

The Tommy Tucker pass
2 Frank Thompson false cuts
Hindu bottom control
Erdnase colour change
Hofzinzer/Fechter force
Hofzinzer spread cull
The optical false shuffle.

Running time: approximately 2h 30min

24Seven Vol. 2

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:11:22 GMT

Welcome to Volume 2 of John Carey's 24Seven Project. Featuring 12 stunning routines that you will use and suitable for all magicians, this is magic that packs a kicker punch!

Practical and powerful! John's entire Handle With Carey series is a must for all cardicians. John strikes gold with his novel combination of doable, powerful and entertaining card magic.
John Guastaferro

Featured routines on Vol. 2 include:

Color opener: John's take on the classic in the hands triumph with a color-changing kicker

S.W.I Interchange: A four 4 four pocket transposition. Minimum work maximum impact.

It's all a mystery: Carey's take on the classic mystery card, again designed for the real world.

Gemini production: An almost self-working production of a four of a kind involving a spectator

Homing in: Carey's take on an old classic, involving a divination and a card to pocket combined.

Impulsive revelation: A great hands off discovery of a selected card using a two people from your audience. Makes the spectator the star.

3 thoughts 3 located: A beautiful hands off discovery involving, tells, memory and thoughts

When Nyquist met Lorayne: A very strong and subtle approach to the classic sandwich plot. A favorite of Jack Carpenter's

Interlocking sandwich: More of John's very direct thinking applied to this classic of card conjuring:

An impossible Conclusion: Carey meets Jennings in this beautiful 3 phase revelation inspired by an all time great

Triple Triumphant: A 3 selection approach to Triumph with a minimum of moves but maximum impact

On the count of...: A signed selection vanishes in a spectator's hand only to appear at a freely chosen number. Powerful and practical

Running time: approximately 2 hours

24Seven Vol. 1

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:47 GMT

Welcome to Volume 1 of John Carey's 24Seven Project. Featuring 12 stunning routines that you will use and suitable for all magicians, this is magic that packs a kicker punch!

Practical and powerful! John's entire Handle With Carey series is a must for all cardicians. John strikes gold with his novel combination of doable, powerful and entertaining card magic.
John Guastaferro

Featured routines on Vol.1 include:

Simplex Transpo: John's very clean and direct transposition of two signed bank notes using a wonderful Tamariz idea

Gemini reflections: Using a wonderful Karl Fulves idea, spectator and magician replicate each other perfectly in this location

Coinkidinky: John's variant on a great Alan Ackerman effect. A very simple and strong production of a four of a kind

6 card O and W: A quick 4 phase oil and water that is ideal for strolling workers

Split and spread control: A very deceptive tabletop card control inspired by Bernard Billis

Interlocking flyer: A vanish and magical translocation of a selection

Kick- 4 Queens: A signed card and a ton of visual action in this walk- around worker

Imaginary Reality: John's take on the classic do as I do plot using a real deck and one in the imagination. A strong, memorable piece using a wonderful Vernon idea

Conscious/Subconscious: Another do as I do designed for the working magician

Two to Tango: A selection and a thought of number come together in this impromptu revelation involving 2 spectators

Crystal Transposition: A very direct divination and transposition combined. Perfect for restaurant and bar work

Shh it's a Mystery...: John's super direct and engaging approach to a Brother John Hamman card classic

Running time: approximately 2 hours

Handle with Carey

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:49 GMT

This DVD features 11 effects from John Carey's working repertoire. This not only makes them extremely practical for all working conditions, but also hard hitting and extremely direct. This DVD comes in at over two hours duration, representing great value for money.

"John Carey has a knack for creating strong, direct card miracles using simple and devious methods. The routines shine brightly in the real world"
John Guastaferro

"John Carey is well known within a limited circle in magic for his uncanny ability to apply subtlety and subterfuge to effect magicial moments of the highest order. It appears that now is the time for that circle of knowledge to be expanded... no knuckle busters, no pipe dreams, no angle limitations - these are all real workers"
Jack Carpenter

"John is an alchemist; he turns moves you already know into the miracles you've always wanted to do. Imagine Card at Any Number, Searchers and Pocket Interchange all for the cost of a discrepancy and double lift. He's also able to squeeze solid, commercial magic out of coins with no wasted effort. Frankly he ticks me off!"
Curtis Kam

TRIPLE INPURSEINATION: A triple spellbound coins to purse combined

COUNTING ON YOU: John's take on a Paul Cummins classic-a card at a number

GYS COIN: One coin routine - John's strolling opener

SIMPLE FUSION: An ungaffed fusion effect suitable for couples and birthdays

BTB: A no nonsense, practical working method for bill to impossible location

GEMINI DETECTOR: A peeked card, a lie detector and a memorable finish. A great way to get the business card in play

3 CHANCES: Sub rising - an impromptu approach to the classic rising card

1 DECK DO AS I DO: Makes the spectator the star as they find your card and you find theirs. Easy and practical

SEARCHING FOR A SANDWICH: John's take on the sandwich plot-inspired by Larry Jennings and Armando Lucero

WTF POCKET INTERCHANGE: 3 signed selections placed inside the pockets transpose instantly with 4 aces - no palming

SPECCY MAGICIAN: Make the spectator the star as they make your thought of card vanish

STICKING UP FOR LARRY: A simple direct card to a chosen number inspired by Jennings

BONUS TOOL BOX SECTION:

The spread cull and applications
The breather crimp
The overhand shuffle peek control
The optical overhand false shuffle.
The centre spread double

Running Time: Over 2 hours

Miracles of the Mind (Volumes 1 and 2)

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:46 GMT

One of the cornerstone books in the field of mentalism is inarguably T.A. Waters' magnum opus, Mind, Myth & Magick.This massive tome - a monument to a life of work in the mystery arts - has become an almost standard reference work for anyone aspiring to become a mentalist.

Now, you can meet the man behind the legend and watch him as he brings his creations - many right from the pages of Mind, Myth & Magick - to life in front of an enthusiastic justifiably amazed live audience. Then, T.A. Waters will take you behind the curtain to show you the diabolical machinations behind the miracles. In addition, you'll be treated to his timeless thoughts about creating and preforming magic and mentalism in his insightful "T.A. Talks."

Strong effects...strong opinions...and one unforgettable performer. T.A. Waters' Miracles of the Mind, like his book, is destined to influence yet another generation of mystery entertainers.

Triple Intuition

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:37:39 GMT

Dani fooled everyone at The Session with this great hands-off card revelation effect. The best news is that you will be able to perform it with ease too as the deck does all the work for you!

What sets Triple Intuition apart from other card effects is the mixing of techniques in one card show. Dani has designed a deck that appears normal and random at every turn, but hides a secret that allows the magician to know selected cards and where they are in the deck.

Dani DaOrtiz combines this preparation in the deck with a clever stack that allows you to reveal selections at thought-of numbers, from shuffled packets, and more. Best of all, the effect does not require any special skill or sleights. For a formal close-up show, Triple Intuition is one of THE most powerful closing effects! Master magicians such as Christian Engbloom of the Fat Brothers have been using this tried and true effect to close their performances for years.

Killer reactions!
90% hands-off magic.
No special skill required.
Special deck does all the work for you.
Includes everything you need to perform this effect.

Tiny Plunger

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:53:22 GMT

What do you get when three of magic's most innovative creators put their heads together? Tiny Plunger!

This unsuspecting little prop becomes the feature of an amazing trick. The small plunger clings to a thought-of number of cards, finds a selection, and lots more! Based on a concept by Mathieu Bich, with additional ideas by Jon Armstrong and Garrett Thomas, Tiny Plunger is that rare prop that is at once funny, amazing, and memorable. Best of all, the routine is within the range of the beginner.

Take the plunge, and perform Tiny Plunger!

Routines with Wonder Sealer

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:13:29 GMT

This DVD is the collected work of Wonder Sealer. Wonder Sealer is not merely the tool which only pretends to set up the deck in mint condition. You'll understand the meaning if you watch this.

All of the effects in this DVD are so visual and very practical. Please enjoy the world of Wonder Sealer!

Coin thru Film version 1
A coin goes thru the cellophane of brand-new cigarette box. This is the method that is the easiest of three versions. After the performance, you can hand the cigarette box with coin to a spectator to examine it. You can also perform this effect with a brand-new card case.

Coin thru Film version 2
A coin seems to go thru the cellophane of a brand-new cigarette box more visually than ver.1. After the performance, you can hand the cigarette box with coin to a spectator to examine it.

Coin thru Film version 3
This is the ultimate version of "Coin thru Film." Signed coin goes thru the cellophane of brand-new cigarette box very visually. Lastly you can show the coin really in the cellophane by opening it.

Wonder Color Change
You open the brand-new blue back deck and let a spectator take one card and remember it. He put back the card and you wave your hand over it, and then the blue back changes into red. Furthermore, all cards change into the red back except the selected card.

Reviving Deck
You take out the brand-new deck and open it. Next, you remove all the cellophane and tear a seal and open the box. When you pull one card from the box and close it, it goes back to brand-new card box with cellophane again. Of course you can hand the brand-new card box to a spectator to examine it.

Bonus Effect: Only One Card Game
This is an enjoyable game like "barbet" that you can do with one card taken out in "Reviving Deck."

100 deck seals

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:09:19 GMT

100 Black Authentic U.S. Playing Card seals.

Wonder Sealer - 30 Refills

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:02:05 GMT

Refill contains 30 cellophane wraps for Wonder Sealer.

No instructions or Wonder Sealer device included.

Wonder Sealer

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:58:30 GMT

Imagine being able to prepare a deck of card anyway you want to and presenting it as a brand new, unopened, sealed pack of playing cards. This device is beautifully made and will enable you to perform miracles! The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

You receive: the wonder sealer, electrical plug and 30 refill seals to get you started. This unit uses 100V~220V.

Conversation as Mentalism

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:55:08 GMT

Would you like to have in your repertoire some killer mentalism effects that you can perform anytime, anyplace and without any props? Well good news! Conversation As Mentalism by Mark Elsdon contains tried and tested material that you can start to use immediately.

The participant's experience of what occurs during these casual performance pieces is this: during the course of an interesting conversation, things take an odd turn and something strange and completely inexplicable happens.

All the effects have been designed with one outcome in mind - to amaze whoever you are in conversation with. They do not use any gadgets, gizmos or gimmicks.

Magic in Mind

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:01:02 GMT

A note from Joshua Jay: What if I told you that today we are releasing a book with contributions from Derren Brown, Teller, and Juan Tamariz? How about if the book also included contributions from John Carney, Darwin Ortiz, Tommy Wonder, Pit Hartling, Rene Lavand, Tom Stone, and nearly thirty other magic luminaries?

And what if I told you that this collection was entirely free?

I have spent the last three years working on Magic in Mind, which is my gift to all magicians, young and old, who care deeply about magic. I set out to assemble some of the most important, influential, and helpful essays on magic ever written, and make them available to all serious students of magic for free. Coming in at over 500 pages, Magic in Mind is finally ready.

I am overwhelmed by the generosity of nearly thirty of my heroes, who kindly consented for me to publish or republish their words. Some essays the serious student will be familiar with, from Houdin to Fitzkee to Maven. Others are more arcane, but no less important. For example, I was able to get permission from the Tommy Wonder estate, and to have Juan Tamariz's blessing to publish his essay on "illusionism" for the first time in English. I feel very lucky to have worked on this project, and I hope that magicians who read Magic in Mind will find the material as inspiring as I do.

List of contributors to Magic in Mind

Tommy Wonder
Charles Reynolds
Simon Aronson
Paul Harris
John Carney
Jamy Ian Swiss
Dariel Fitzke
Peter Samelson
Derren Brown
Michael Close
Pit Hartling
Eugene Burger
S.H. Sharpe
Ren� Lavand
Robert-Houdin
Henning Nelms
Juan Tamariz
Rick Johnsson
Tom Stone
Darwin Ortiz
Milt Kort
Arturo de Ascanio
David Regal
Doug Conn
Ken Weber
David Kaye
Roberto Giobbi
Eberhard Riese
Brian Brushwood
Teller
Whit Haydn
Max Maven
John Nevil Maskelyne

One small favor, if you please. In the sharing spirit this book is offered, please help me spread the word. If you know a young (or old) magician who would benefit from this collection, please send them to us so they can download it as well. Your tweets and comments will enable Magic in Mind to do what it is intended to do: improve the quality of magic in our industry.

Con Denominaci�n / With Guarantee of Origin

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:58:05 GMT

Juan Luis Rubiales' new DVD Con Denominaci�n (A Spanish expression that translates to "With Guarantee of Origin" contains ten of the most amazing coin routines from Juan Luis' repertoire.

"He is very creative, he has an authentic and unique style. Like his Magic, authentic and genuine, a real marvel. Thank you Juanlu for what you are doing." Juan Tamariz

"Finally, Juan Luis Rubiales has shared his Magic Secrets. It is a good day for every fan of coin magic." Luis Piedrahita

"His Magic is absolutely brilliant." William Kalush

"I'm very excited with Juanlu Rubiales and his new DVD. He is a great magician." Eric Mead

Contents of Con Denominaci�n

Immediate Assembly
From Hand to Hand
Progressive Assembly
Visual Transposition
Multiple Transposition
Silver, Copper, Chinese
Verbimagia Transposition I
Verbimagia Transposition II
From Copper to Silver in Case
And this was the Illusion

Freak

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:55:12 GMT

Believe it or not, Will Houstoun's FREAK is only an illusion, which anyone can learn. It's completely impromptu and can be performed surrounded. On this video, Will goes into intricate detail revealing the secret to all four phases of the routine - providing you with 20 minutes of expert instruction, tips, finesse points and performance subtleties. This is one freakish effect that you and your audience will never forget!

This effect is similar to Van Helden pinky break from Labyrinth magazine.

Running time: 20 minutes