It’s been 30 years since the initial release of Revelations, the monumental video set that immortalized the life and work of perhaps one of the greatest magicians who ever lived – the Professor himself – Dai Vernon.
In celebration, L&L Publishing is releasing the Revelations 30th Anniversary Box Set which features all 17 volumes of Revelations digitally remastered on 8 DVDs. Also included are three bonus DVDs that contain extremely rare footage of Vernon lectures from the 1970’s – almost six hours of material that almost no one has ever seen before. Included also are four audio CDs of Vernon lectures from the 1960s and two commemorative booklets. The first is a facimile of the original Videonics Revelations catalog with comprehensive commentary on each volume by Sid Lorraine while the second contains Dr. Gene Matsuura’s original notes made at Dai Vernon’s farewell lecture in 1976. Everything is packaged in a full color slipcase that is sure to make this set one of the most desirable magic keepsakes ever released.
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3 DVD SET!
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Richard Osterlind
Live . . . Without a Net!
Richard Osterlind . . . Captured “Live” in Reno, NV!
For the first time on DVD, you’ll see Richard Osterlind in his natural performing environment, presenting startling mentalism and amazing magic for an audience made up entirely of people who happened to be frequenting a casino in Reno, Nevada.
First, you’ll first see him perform a full evening stage show in a comedy club and for the guests at an exclusive after-show party. Finally, you’ll witness some incredible street magic-style performances for passers-by in the concourse of the casino! All of the performances on these DVDs were shot without any retakes or editing for you to accurately see what a top pro can do in actual working environments!
Then, Richard, along with co-host Jim Sisti, delves into not only how these amazing effects were accomplished but also the real secrets of what makes this material so effective for lay audiences.
It’s all live…and without a net!
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In the world of magic literature, where there’s an overabundance of the ordinary, every so often, a book comes along that clearly stands out from the rehashed and recycled norm. A book that, even on casual perusal, demands to be studied for a lifetime. A book that represents the life’s work of one of magic’s most gifted artists. It’s a rare occurrence when a magic book of such high caliber is produced, but at long last, the wait is over. It’s time for Al Schneider Magic.
There are tricks with coins, cards, cups and balls, napkins, bracelets, finger rings, and more. One could easily build a complete close-up act from the material presented here. And, if you think you know what “Matrix” is all about, wait until you read the comprehensive treatment of the effect that you’ll find in this book, including a discussion about its complete history, the philosophy of the effect, its many variations, and more…and all from its creator.
In a day and age when single-trick DVDs can cost $30.00 or more, you’ll find more magical value in this book than perhaps any other single investment you’ve ever made in magic. Hard cover binding, full-color dust jacket.
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L&L Publishing presents three new World’s Greatest Magic titles:
- World’s Greatest Magic – Wild Card
- World’s Greatest Magic – Tenkai Pennies
- World’s Greatest Magic – Out of This World
$19.95 each
Details and demo videos for these titles are below
In 1942, magician Paul Curry invented a card trick that would take the world of pasteboard sorcery by storm. Dubbed Out of This World, this effect, where a spectator separates the red cards from the black ones without looking at them, featured a very rare combination of an extremely powerful effect with an almost self-working methodology and quickly became the most talked-about card trick of its time.
Curry later recalled that the concept of the trick came to him in about 15 minutes and he didn’t understand why it would fool magicians. But, fool them it did! Curry’s brainchild has become one of the most famous card tricks of all time and in fact, in the famous Genii-Orben poll, was voted as one of the greatest tricks in magic history. What’s more, it can now be a part of your own repertoire as an anytime, anywhere, any deck miracle.
- Out of This World – Michael Ammar
- Out of This World – Steve Draun
- Out of This Borough – David Regal
- Out of This World – Falkenstein & Willard
- Out of This World – Eugene Burger
Of the many varied plots in coin magic, the ones that seem to most intrigue creators and performers the most involve coins that travel invisibly from one hand to the other. In some tricks, the coins gather and in others they completely transpose, but the basic effect involves coins traveling invisibly through the air. Two of the most popular variations of the plot are the fabled Tenkai Pennies, the creation of Japanese magician Ishida Tenkai, and Millken’s Transposition, named after its inventor, Harry Milliken.
As a magician, you’ll be asked constantly to “do something,” and mastering either the Tenkai Pennies or Millken’s Transposition (or both!) offers an opportunity for you to always be ready to perform an impromptu miracle.
- The Tenkai Pennies – Daryl
- Tenkai Pennies – Steve Draun
- Tenkai Pennies – Ross Bertram (performance only)
- Tenkai Pennies – David Roth
- Milliken’s Transposition – David Roth
- Milliken’s Transposition – Daryl
In 1962, British magician Peter Kane invented a trick that he named Watch the Ace! The effect was reworked and subsequently renamed Wild Card by Frank Garcia and very quickly became a sensation in the magic world. In fact, the Magic Dealers Association named it as the best-selling card trick for 1963, and with good reason. Very few effects in card magic are as visual as Wild Card, where several different cards successively change to match one odd card.
Wild Card belongs on the very short list of tricks that look like real magic to laypeople and on this DVD, you’ll find seven of the very best versions of this effect ever created.
- Signature Wild Card – Steve Dacri
- The Tamed Card – Tommy Wonder
- Blanco – Harry Allen
- Jokers are Wild – Eric De Camps
- Wild Wild Card – Boris Wild
- Darwin’s Wild Card – Darwin Ortiz
- Curse of the Gypsies – Scotty York
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In this landmark DVD series, Darwin performs the most stunning effects from his legendary repertoire – all newly shot in stunning digital clarity – for a very enthusiastic audience. You’ll first see Darwin perform a complete show (a lesson in itself on how to routine card magic to create an immersive and entertaining experience!) Then, after the show is over and the audience has gone home, Darwin teaches his diabolical methods in meticulous detail so that you can add these amazing effects to your own repertoire. What’s more, you’ll also be treated to some of Darwin’s theories on magic and its performance – sage words from one of its most thoughtful practitioners.
Darwin Ortiz had a very simple goal with this DVD set, one you’ll most certainly agree that he’s achieved – nothing but the best!
$34.95 each, $99.95 3-volume Set
