Price$199.95
Media TypeTrick
CategoryGeneral, Close Up
Date AddedMay 06, 2016
Dream Act
Shin Lim
(Based on 2 reviews)
The Dream Act is much more than a mere "trick". The Dream Act transcends the act of trying to fool a spectator, into becoming an artistic expression.
In this 3.5 hour long tutorial, Shin Lim reveals every aspect of the Dream Act. Not only does he teach every effect, method and action but goes much deeper by delving into the concepts of atmosphere, timing, theory, music, and movements in creating a silent synchronized (non-speaking) routine.
To date this is Shin Lim's most prized performance piece, a creation that took over six years to develop, and it can now be yours to learn.
Learn the Magic Behind the Magic... All gimmicks are included (including: custom smoke gimmicks for card + smoke to mouth) Assembly is required Over 3.5 hours of in-depth teaching USB charger + 90mah automated battery + 1 atomizer strength (0mg) Bonus: SSS 2015 Edition is included FREE (download only)This product is limited and will never be reprinted due to keeping this routine exclusive to only a few magicians.
* WARNING: Must be 18 years or older to use the smoke device. If underage be sure to have a parent/guardian present while using device. *
Television rights for Shin Lim's Dream Act routine are not included in this package. For television rights please contact management of Shin Lim at tune2magic@gmail.com
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Effect
Dream Act is Shin Lim's 2015 FISM award winning act, as well as the act in which he performed on America's Got Talent. The performance of this routine garnered Shin Lim worldwide recognition and rightfully so. The act, in its entirety is explained as well as the theory, the use of music, style and everything you would want to know about creating a prize winning act. Although, the act is explained in full, there are numerous restrictions on where the purchaser of this product can perform it. Without listing all restrictions, it limits the purchaser to only private venues without it being filmed. If video is posted of someone else performing this act and it discovered by Shin Lim and company, they will take legal action against the performer.Method
The methods involved in this routine are not out of the ability of many who would dedicate themselves to it. The methods used are deck switches, simple forces, black art and the use of servants and magnets. Additionally, body control and controlled movement are pivotal skills needed for this to look fluid and clean. There is a clothing requirement as well. A vest of some sort will be needed to facilitate the ditching of objects. At the risk of offending possible purchasers of this project, I also think one must ponder if their physiology will be a help or hinderance to the routine. Shin Lim is a lean person, there are times when you need parts of the vest to open naturally through controlled breathing. If your clothing happens to be not as cooperative as his, it may prove difficult to recreate this routine.Product Quality
The video instructions are very detailed and lengthy, which runs 3 1/2 hours. Primarily static shots the explanation covers every detail needed. The props supplied are of high quality and there should be no reason why they won't last years.Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy about the routine is very accurate. You do get all that is stated. What is not stated and I think it should be, is that a servant will be required as well as a vest. Perhaps the producers felt that whoever would invest this kind of money for a routine would probably already be aware by watching the trailer or the entire act, what the other necessary requirements would be. That being said, you are purchasing an entire routine from start to finish. In addition, all the tips and education given about movement and justification of action makes this not just a routine but an education as well.(Top ▲)
The Dream Act by Shin Lim is a copyrighted routine that won Shin Lim a 2015 FISM championship and an “FU” award on Penn and Teller’s show, Fool Us. Shin Lim is a master card handler and he teaches you each and every move and secret in his act that he has been performing for the better part of a decade. Before you purchase this product, I suggest you watch Lim’s performance from Fool Us.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAN-PwRfJcA It is astonishing! If you want to learn how he does it and it is not price prohibitive, then this is a great purchase.
One thing you should know before you purchase the secret to his masterpiece, is that there are significant restrictions on use of the expertly choreographed performance. The following “Warnings” are displayed on the downloadable or streaming instructional file:
“This routine called “The Dream Act” performed by the artiste Shin Lim is a copywrited [sp] routine-in this case defined as a choreographed magic routine. The copyright belongs to Tune2Magic, Inc. and its founder. The following are its considerations:
1. No imitation, no re-enactment of The Dream Act for commerce or in a present or future form or manner is allowed without permission of the rights option and license to Tune2Magic, Inc. This form of presentation includes physical performance, animation, virtual hologram, clone performance, or any future technology that imitates choreography and style of Shin Lims [sp] Dream Act
2. No one except Shin Lim can perform The Dream Act routine commercially on any future and present technological platforms (ie. YouTube, Vimeo, FaceBook, twitter, Instagram, etc) in the world. No one except Shin Lim is allowed to perform The Dream Act on TV, public theaters, public and commercial auditoriums, cruise ship, Universities or Colleges.
Any persons can perform The Dream Act for any non broadcasted event (ie private parties, private events, etc)
3. No full recording of live performances is ever allowed unless authorized by Shin Lim or Tune2Magic, Inc.
4. Tune2Magic, Inc. will take legal actions if it discovers that these consideration have not been followed.”
I will leave it to you to determine if these restrictions will affect your purchasing decision. For many, just learning the routine from the creator will justify the expenditure. The ad copy indicates that there are some restrictions, but does not detail the entirety of the rules that accompany the purchase. That should have been made clear in advance in the promotional video.
The Dream Act comes in quality black box with a magnet seal, some gaffed cards, a device to produce smoke, a charger and other parts necessary to perform the act. You also get a PDF file that you will need to construct one of the gaffs if you wish to perform the entire routine. You are provided with a link to a password protected downloadable instructional streaming videos. The main video that teaches the Dream Act is almost two hours and forty five minutes long. Also included is the 2015 edition of the SSS video that is over thirty minutes long. (No materials are provided to construct SSS).
The Dream Act instructional video is narrated by Shin Lim and is recorded in what looks like an empty room in a house. First it starts off with an overview of the act, which assumes that you know and are familiar with the act. Before you watch the instructional video, you should watch the actual performance of the Dream Act, which is not included with this purchase, although it should have been. Lim and two friends go through his routine for over an hour, step by step discussing thoughts behind the routine and each and every move, the use of a servante, deck switches, instances of misdirection, subtleties, the use of dual reality and every aspect of the act. Shin’s friend teaches a segment about Shin’s custom made servante and Lim later shows how he takes items in and out of the servant with exceptional camera work and angles. Lim has extensive instruction about the smoke generating device and how to refill it without buying refills.
Lim also teaches and breaks down his deck switches, mercury card fold, classic force, riffle force and other moves.
Perhaps the best portion of the video is the freeze frame discussion about Shin’s performance on Fool Us in which he over dubs his voice with a creator commentary as he is performing his act. It is interesting to see how he is self-critical and discusses various aspects of his routine and the logistics of appearing on television.
The Dream Act is beautiful and artistic. It is comprised of a series of moves when put together forms a masterpiece. Surprisingly, the moves are not very complicated or knuckle busting. This is a wonderful product that is worth owning if the price does not stop you in you in your tracks.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAN-PwRfJcA It is astonishing! If you want to learn how he does it and it is not price prohibitive, then this is a great purchase.
One thing you should know before you purchase the secret to his masterpiece, is that there are significant restrictions on use of the expertly choreographed performance. The following “Warnings” are displayed on the downloadable or streaming instructional file:
“This routine called “The Dream Act” performed by the artiste Shin Lim is a copywrited [sp] routine-in this case defined as a choreographed magic routine. The copyright belongs to Tune2Magic, Inc. and its founder. The following are its considerations:
1. No imitation, no re-enactment of The Dream Act for commerce or in a present or future form or manner is allowed without permission of the rights option and license to Tune2Magic, Inc. This form of presentation includes physical performance, animation, virtual hologram, clone performance, or any future technology that imitates choreography and style of Shin Lims [sp] Dream Act
2. No one except Shin Lim can perform The Dream Act routine commercially on any future and present technological platforms (ie. YouTube, Vimeo, FaceBook, twitter, Instagram, etc) in the world. No one except Shin Lim is allowed to perform The Dream Act on TV, public theaters, public and commercial auditoriums, cruise ship, Universities or Colleges.
Any persons can perform The Dream Act for any non broadcasted event (ie private parties, private events, etc)
3. No full recording of live performances is ever allowed unless authorized by Shin Lim or Tune2Magic, Inc.
4. Tune2Magic, Inc. will take legal actions if it discovers that these consideration have not been followed.”
I will leave it to you to determine if these restrictions will affect your purchasing decision. For many, just learning the routine from the creator will justify the expenditure. The ad copy indicates that there are some restrictions, but does not detail the entirety of the rules that accompany the purchase. That should have been made clear in advance in the promotional video.
The Dream Act comes in quality black box with a magnet seal, some gaffed cards, a device to produce smoke, a charger and other parts necessary to perform the act. You also get a PDF file that you will need to construct one of the gaffs if you wish to perform the entire routine. You are provided with a link to a password protected downloadable instructional streaming videos. The main video that teaches the Dream Act is almost two hours and forty five minutes long. Also included is the 2015 edition of the SSS video that is over thirty minutes long. (No materials are provided to construct SSS).
The Dream Act instructional video is narrated by Shin Lim and is recorded in what looks like an empty room in a house. First it starts off with an overview of the act, which assumes that you know and are familiar with the act. Before you watch the instructional video, you should watch the actual performance of the Dream Act, which is not included with this purchase, although it should have been. Lim and two friends go through his routine for over an hour, step by step discussing thoughts behind the routine and each and every move, the use of a servante, deck switches, instances of misdirection, subtleties, the use of dual reality and every aspect of the act. Shin’s friend teaches a segment about Shin’s custom made servante and Lim later shows how he takes items in and out of the servant with exceptional camera work and angles. Lim has extensive instruction about the smoke generating device and how to refill it without buying refills.
Lim also teaches and breaks down his deck switches, mercury card fold, classic force, riffle force and other moves.
Perhaps the best portion of the video is the freeze frame discussion about Shin’s performance on Fool Us in which he over dubs his voice with a creator commentary as he is performing his act. It is interesting to see how he is self-critical and discusses various aspects of his routine and the logistics of appearing on television.
The Dream Act is beautiful and artistic. It is comprised of a series of moves when put together forms a masterpiece. Surprisingly, the moves are not very complicated or knuckle busting. This is a wonderful product that is worth owning if the price does not stop you in you in your tracks.