Price$35.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedDec 12, 2012
Magic Circle Lectures
Penn, David; Petty, Craig
Wizard FX Productions
(Based on 1 review)
In David Penn's lecture you will gain real world insight into performing close up magic in banquet situations. Learn amazing effects such as producing a glass of water from a spectator's jacket, spoon bending in the spectator's own hand, an 8 ball finale utilizing a Toppit and much more. In one section of the lecture you will also gain priceless tips that are guaranteed to get you more work if you implement them into your marketing strategy.
Craig Petty's lecture focuses mainly on the art of coin magic, detailing numerous sleights and moves to enhance your existing coin routines. Full on performance routines utilizing gimmicks such as the flipper coin, split coin, Craig's coin bag and the Mirage coin set are included. In addition there is a previously unpublished split coin routine which enables you to produce 3 coins.
Filmed live on location.
Running Time Approximately: 2h 25min
Reviews
(Top ▲)
This is a hard DVD to review. It’s just a recording of a lecture. So none of the gimmicks used are included, but all of the gimmicks and products are mentioned and they are all available on the market.
There are some cool ideas shared, but a vast majority of them will require a gaff you may or may not have.
Petty’s lecture includes some interesting, practical coin magic. It does all use a gaff or prop of some kind you’ll have to buy from a magic shop, but most of the routines are well thought out and usable. Penn has a great ungimmicked glass production from a spectators jacket, a business card transposition, and some nice quick effects to use as filler while waiting for a spectator to finish signing a card.
Some of the comments and advice on here I disagree with. Petty says that most people haven’t seen coin magic before, so it doesn’t have the same issue that card magic has because people feel they’ve “seen card magic before.” Maybe things are different in the UK, but in my experience, most people haven’t seen ANY magic before. Also, for most of his effects, Petty “borrows” some patter from David Roth, “These are half dollars, fifty cent pieces, SILVER coins...” If you’re going to borrow or steal patter, make sure it’s better patter than this.
Another bit of advice that Penn suggests is to “hit them over the head with magic.” While as much as I think there should be tons of magic in a strolling set, if there’s no time to truly connect with people, then you just become an unmemorable trickster. Again, maybe this is a cultural difference in the UK.
Overall, the lecture has some interesting ideas and effects in it. You will probably get a few ideas from it. For the same amount of money, you can attend a real lecture, and maybe have enough left over to buy lecture notes afterwards. If it was a little less money, it would probably get a higher rating than three stars. If you like the kind of magic these guys do, you will probably get something of use from it.
Three Stars
There are some cool ideas shared, but a vast majority of them will require a gaff you may or may not have.
Petty’s lecture includes some interesting, practical coin magic. It does all use a gaff or prop of some kind you’ll have to buy from a magic shop, but most of the routines are well thought out and usable. Penn has a great ungimmicked glass production from a spectators jacket, a business card transposition, and some nice quick effects to use as filler while waiting for a spectator to finish signing a card.
Some of the comments and advice on here I disagree with. Petty says that most people haven’t seen coin magic before, so it doesn’t have the same issue that card magic has because people feel they’ve “seen card magic before.” Maybe things are different in the UK, but in my experience, most people haven’t seen ANY magic before. Also, for most of his effects, Petty “borrows” some patter from David Roth, “These are half dollars, fifty cent pieces, SILVER coins...” If you’re going to borrow or steal patter, make sure it’s better patter than this.
Another bit of advice that Penn suggests is to “hit them over the head with magic.” While as much as I think there should be tons of magic in a strolling set, if there’s no time to truly connect with people, then you just become an unmemorable trickster. Again, maybe this is a cultural difference in the UK.
Overall, the lecture has some interesting ideas and effects in it. You will probably get a few ideas from it. For the same amount of money, you can attend a real lecture, and maybe have enough left over to buy lecture notes afterwards. If it was a little less money, it would probably get a higher rating than three stars. If you like the kind of magic these guys do, you will probably get something of use from it.
Three Stars