Featured Videos, & DVDs

BOTTOM DEAL DVD

Jerry Camaro teaches his technique for the Bottom Deal which is easier than most. You will learn his grip, rhythm, removal, snap, and how to eliminate sound. He also teaches how to practice and gives many routines for you to experiment with. Retail $ 20.00

ENCLAVOR

New "Duraty" DVD - Two fully-examinable, 24-inch cords pass through each other like smoke, linking and unlinking in increasingly impossible ways, without the benefit of gimmicks, boxes, or difficult sleight-of-hand. Next, a finger ring is borrowed, then threaded onto one cord, whereupon it travels instantly and impossibly to the other ! 18 tricks and techniques taught on this detailed DVD featuring Duraty's legendary strings-and-ring routine! Comes with the perfect cords and rings so you can start learning this astonishing miracle right away! Retail at $35.00

DVD SIMPLY PSYCHIC - ROSS JOHNSON

Ross Johnson is generally considered one of the top psychic entertainers in the world. On this DVD he performs and explains impossible looking mental miracles that are simple to execute. His excellent explanations are peppered with carefully considered, professional advice, hints and tips - salient points that professionals will find invaluable. Watch Simply Psychic, learn the material and perform. Routines include: Stoop Test, Odd Man Out, Lie Detector, Voice Print, Omar's Prophecy, Jackpot Coins, Heads Up, Book Test and Drawing Duplication. RETAIL 15.00

BROTHER JOHN HAMMAN DVD

As master of the O’Henry story, Brother John baffles laypeople and magicians with fresh plots and clever methods. To even the keenest observer, his card manipulations pass unnoticed. Yet no audience escapes the delight in watching him turn impossibility into reality. Ironically, Brother John insists that magic happens not in the hands of the performer, but in the mind of the spectator. Here are a few of Vintage Hamman to be seen Two Card Trick, Signed Card, Multiplying Kings, Four Aces and Underground Transposition. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

TAMARIZ DVD

Now available for the first time on video to American audiences, 90 minutes with Juan Tamariz. As star of his own TV show in Spain, Juan is loved around the world for his zany personality and unbelievable miracles. But American audiences could only see him on TV or at conventions to experience his magic. Now enthusiasts can delight in his escapades and effect in the comfort of their own homes. Here are just a few of the routines shown on this video Three Card Monte, Color Changing Knives, Three Goblets Prediction and Tamariz Rabbits. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

SAWA DVD #43

Now you can enjoy Japan’s prolific magician without leaving your home. Dr. Sawa follows the distinguished tradition of Tenkai and Shigeo Takagi, but adds a modern-day twist to his presentations. His delightful magic has earned him a reputation around the world as a great practitioner. Dr. Sawa provides thorough explanations with translation help from Max Maven. A few of “Dr. Sawa’s Miracles” are: • Rescue Rope • Heads or Tails • Mosquito Card • Submarine Coins

WPT-WILD POKER TRICK (With DVD)

Five cards are shown to your audience. They represent your poker hand - and a poor one, at that. With a deft turn of the wrist and a snap of the fingers, the mis-matched cards instantly and visibly change into the winning hand - a Royal Flush in spades! Easy to do, no sleights required. A very clean, direct effect from FISM card champion Boris Wild. Included is a DVD with step-by-step instructions from Boris himself, and all the necessary cards printed on Bicycle stock from the U.S. Playing Card Company. Retail $15.00

PAUL DANIELS-DVD

Anyone can do a trick, but Paul Daniels entertains. And no one matches his versatility and repertoire. He’s known throughout the world for his quick wit and showmanship. In this video, Paul doesn’t teach you sleights, lifts, drops and passes, but he’ll show you what’s important...timing, humor and entertainment. Learn how to delight audiences. (Performance video only) Seen are Cut & Restored $50 Bill, Daniels’ version of Three Card Monte, Sidewalk Shuffle, The Rabbit In The Hat and many more. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

MIKE ROGERS DVD

You'll be pleased to learn how to turn magic into money. As a leader in the industry, Mike shows you how to draw a crowd, weave a product pitch into sleight-of-hand effects and generate trade show leads. Gleaned from a successful career of performing at thousands of trade shows, sales meeting, hospitality suites and conventions. Here are a few "Trade Show Secrets": ' Monte ' Gloom It Out ' Mental Force ' Linking Matches

Jeff Blum DVD

Jeff Blum is a professional magician who specializes in stand-up magic and mentalism that can be presented up close as well as in the largest auditoriums. On this DVD you get to see him perform his favorite creations in front of a live house party and then explain everything in great detail. Along the way he gives many real world tips and strategies explaining how he earns his full time living using stand up magic and mentalism.

BILL BOLEY

Discover the pleasure Ventriloquism, of one of magic's most popular allied arts. In more than 90 minutes, highly acclaimed magician and Bill Boley makes learning easy. This DVD includes Six Fun filled performances. Plus- Learn how to entertain with ventriloquism in six more detailed lessons.

LES IS MORE (DVD)

Some years ago Les Albert performed an original dice and cards mentalism piece for some friends. They asked that he perform this effect for a gentleman seated across the room. Not knowing whom the gentleman was, Les obliged and ultimately baffled Harry Lorayne, at least for a little while! Harry asked permission to write up the routine in Tarbell 7 and named the effect Die-Duction. The effects chosen for this dvd are rather simple to execute, fun to perform and have a great reaction from any age audience! We think you'll enjoy the magical teachings from a very humbled gentleman!.

OUR BEST #3

The third time's still a charm. You'll enjoy six dynamic effects performed and explained by magic's finest entertainers. This material can't be seen anywhere else. DVD magic still doesn't get any better than OUR BEST. Shown are Johnny Paul doing Dice Stacking, Daryl performing Jolly Jumping Jokers, Bobo showing Four Silver Dollars, Johnny Thompson performing Chink A Chink, Jay Marshall showing No Thumb Tip Bill Switch, John Carney doing the Poor Man's Card Manipulations and more. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

ROGER KLAUSE DVD #2

What Erdnase was to cards...Klaus is to close-up magic. In this second volume Roger's work brilliantly proves that point. You will enjoy an outpouring of talent and a tribute to simple and direct magic. One of the profession's "deep thinkers," Roger enlightens magicians with strong masterpieces on sponges, coins and cards. Class resumes with magic's honored teacher... here are just a few to see and learn: ' Sleeve Sponge ' Oh No! ' Coins for Connoisseurs-

Klause DVD

A million dollar lesson from Roger Klause- Five great items including the Bill Switch

Ropes

New Teach in Dvd from GMVL - Six stars teach their favorites - Colombini- Binarelli- Tabary Karrell Fox - Shigeo Takagi and Joe Stevens.. The "no gimmick linking ropes" an easy one worth the price, Retail at $30.00

Our Best #2 DVD

(GMVL) Six performers- Nine items - Becker, McComb, Daryl, Klause, and Charlie Miller.

PEN THRU BILL DVD
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Includes a Perfect Penetration Pen. Also: Pen Thru Bill (2 versions); Pen Thru Credit Card; Pen Thru Coin; PenThru Business Card; The Hole Illusion (using a playing card) PLUS MORE, MORE, MORE (Ben Salinas)

David Neighbors' The Coinjurer DVD

David Neighbors is considered one of the top magicians who specialize in the field of magic with coins. On this DVD he performs and explains some of his advanced coin routines and techniques using regular coins and known coin gaffs. Retail at $35.00

Richard Ross DVD (GMVL)

Almost a dozen classic and special stage effects. Three Ring routine worth the price.

EVENING AT THE TOMFOOLERY
(Mullica)

Tom Mullica is the world's greatest living bar magician. With his mile-a-minute comedy, magic and slapstick he presented more than 3,000 sold-out shows during his eleven year run at the famed Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre (1976-1987) in Atlanta, Georgia. This DVD features the only existing record of Mullica's frenzy-filled act presented in the theater that was built around it. This is your only opportunity to see this comedic genius on his own turf perform his laugh-filled show full of dozens of sidesplitting gags, jokes, and routines. The show features his hysterical Apple Trick and his trademark routine, Nicotine Nincompoop, where he eats a pack of lit cigarettes with a stack of bar napkins as a chaser. Retail $ 19.95

AUDIENCE WITH PAUL DANIELS - DVD

Retail 19.95. After many years as a television celebrity, Paul created an autobiographical touring show that featured his favorite magic combined with question and answer sessions with the audience. In 2003 he took the show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival garnering rave reviews. This DVD captures that show giving you a chance to see Paul in his element interacting with the live audience, discussing his career and performing his best-known routines.

MAGIC OF MAX MALINI

In 2003 Paul Daniels staged a one-man show as a tribute to Max Malini, a legendary performer of the early 20th century who traveled the world performing in bars, hotels and theaters as well as giving command performances to many of the world's leaders. The popularity of Paul's Malini show led to an expanded edition that ran in London's West End in 2004. This DVD captures the London show in its entirety where you see Paul present many of Malini's legendary routines and stunts. Along with the magic Paul creates the historical background of each routine as well as recounting amusing and sometimes infamous anecdotes about Malini's life and career. This is your only opportunity to see the excellent magic and wonderful stories presented by a current master of magic in a tribute to a past master. Retail $19.95

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TRILOGY DVD

Johnny Ace Palmer was voted Best Close-up Magician at the Magic Castle in Hollywood two years in a row. He is the only magician to have received both the International Brotherhood of Magician's Gold Cups Award of Excellence and the Society of American Magicians' Gold Medal Award of Honor. And, at the triennial International Federation of Magic Societies' Convention (FISM), magicians from 47 countries around the world witnessed, for the only time in the history of magic, the GRAND PRIX, magic's highest honor, being awarded to a Close-up magician - Johnny Ace Palmer.

THIMBLE DEXTERITY DVD

Considered by many to be the world's leading authority on thimble magic, Joe Mogar has finally tipped 50 years of moves and routines on this near-encyclopedic DVD. You'll learn techniques never before taught on video. Thimble Dexterity is a landmark work on magic with regular thimbles, and a must-have for any serious student of sleight-of-hand. Retail: $35.00

RADICAL DICE DVD

Sol Stone is known for his quick, direct and visual magic. On this DVD he performs and teaches the real work to one of his favorites. Sol has been performing the Radical Dice Routine for more than 50 years. He has fooled and entertained thousands of magicians and laypeople with it. This is the routine he has been holding back--until now! The routine is simple to follow and strong in impact. You explain that the opposite sides of a die total to seven. Once the audience understands the properties of a die the impossible magic starts to happen--spots begin to appear, disappear and move around the die.Comes complete with two specially manufactured dice. $35.00

SPONGE TOOLBOX & DVD

Here is the greatest package of sponge magic ever, presented. A compete kit including sponges (4- 1.5", 1 color), a Silk Poke, Goshman purse frame, 3D Bunny, plus a bonus set of flat sponges as used by Steve Dacri in this great DVD. Guest artists add more value: Gary Darwin, Albert Goshman, David Ginn Dan Garrett, Pat Page, George Schindler and Frank Zak. Plenty of Pro material in this easy to sell package. $25.00 retail.

BLACK BOX CINEMA - CASSIDY DVD

Bob Cassidy is one of the leading mentalists in the field. When he speaks mentalists listen. On this DVD he gives a crash course in mentalism techniques. You will learn techniques using clever subtlety and subterfuge as well as advanced sleight-of-hand. Techniques covered include: The Medium's Switch (2 methods), The Al Baker Switch (2 methods), Annemann Switch (2 methods), The Squeeze, The Moldavian Switch, Switch Blade Switch, Microphone Switch, The Impossible Envelope Switch, The Cajones Shuffle, Henry Hay's False Waterfall Riffle, Gambler's Palm Add-On, Erdnase Bottom Deal, and The Putty Switch. Retail 34.95

ENIGMA #4 DVD

Another in the great series of interviews and, visits and tricks. This one features John Calvert and Denny Haney with a trip to the Houdini Grave Site and much more.

Bar Bets

A great DVD. Recoup the cost with your winnings.

Rope Magic

Beginner DVD. Retail at 12.50

Slush Powder DVD

Loads of ideas. Retail at 12.50

Jaw Droppers

Here is a 5 DVD Set with a Svengali Deck & a Folding Coin covering over 7 Hours of Amazing Secrets & Explanations -81 Killer Magic Tricks, Coin Tricks, Card Tricks & More - Concise Step-By-Step Instruction Designed for Non-Magicians. No Sleight-of-Hand Necessary -No Special Magic Props Needed =-Easy To Learn and Do! The JawDroppers(tm) DVDs show each trick performed followed by a step-by-step explanation of how you too can amaze your own friends with very little practice. Learn just one JawDropper and make just one impression, and you'll see how much these DVDs are really worth

Madness Behind The Methods"

(Simon Lovell) In the "Magic Community" Simon Lovell is considered one of the top names...Simon's generosity has provided for 3 full length DVDs all in one case, loaded with the very best material, routines, tricks & tips! DVD Set Features: Hilarious performances, Lectures on expert card magic, Lectures on world class entertainment plus much much more!

Modern Coin Magic

The Classic Course in Coin Magic is here in a wonderful 4 DVD set, watch, in wonder and amazement, the most incredible sleights and tricks with coins! Then, learn, step by step from the performer's view, how you too can do these amazing coin moves! This 4 DVD Set is OVERLOADED with more than 170+ sleights and trick using coins!

CHEATING AT BLACKJACK—CHEATING AT CRAPS—CHEATING AT POKER

The titles speak for themselves. George Joseph shows you how to detect the bad guys. Sold for entertainment only!

CHEATING AT POKER

On this DVD- George Joseph demonstrates and explains many sleight-of-hand techniques that are used to cheat at Poker. You will learn about false shuffles, false dealing, peeking at cards, switching cards, marking cards, controlling cards during shuffles, bend work, culling discards, crimping, palming, cold decking, false cuts, daub work, nullifying cuts, holding out, and much more. Each subject is further covered with demonstrations and discussions about related variations and techniques. This is a crash course in what is at the Poker table. RETAIL AT 19.95- Sold for entertainment purposes only.

OUR BEST #1 DVD

Magic just doesn't get any better, and you'll see why. A favorite trick and explanation from five of our video artists. These effects that are performed and explained will only be found on this volume. Mike Ammars shows Ring & Rubberband. Larry Becker performs Deja Vu. Daryl does Cardboard Chameleons. Charlie Miller performs Han Ping Chicken. Roger Klause shows Dice Vanish. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

IMPROMPTU

Back by popular demand. The first volume was met with accolades, so we're bringing you 11 more effect never before released on video. Ideal for any skill level. See these gifted magicians Mike Weber doing the Changing Time, Larry Becker performing the Mind Probe, Mike Ammar showing Matches, Roger Klause doing Ring In Mouth, Daryl performing Coin Thru Glass, John Carney showing Coin From Bill, Karrell Fox doing Flying Cards, Shimada performing The Ring, Eugene Burger showing Flying Money, Jay Marshall doing Torn & Restored Card, Johnny Paul performing Mind Reading & Stealing A Watch. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library.

ENLIGHTENED CARD MAGIC

Luis Otero is one of Latin America's leading professional magicians. He is in constant demand for his shows at theaters, private parties and corporate events. He has many television appearances to his credit in addition to performing and lecturing worldwide. He began his career as a very successful restaurant magician in Venezuela . On this DVD he performs and teaches the outstanding and well-thought-out card routines that he performs for lay people and magicians. This is a repertoire of advanced card magic that is beautifully routined and presented. Retail price $35.00

MULLICA

When's the last time you had a good laugh? Been too long? Well this will quench your desire to chuckle for a long time. Welcome to the madcap adventures of Tom Mullica-who reigns as magic's comedy king. Tom holds court nightly at his Tom Foolery bar in Atlanta, treating spectators to his gum chewing, cigarette swallowing chicanery. A few shown are: * Four Cards * Card in Mouth * Gonzinta Boxes and Gum

BILL ABBOTT DVDs

Two DVDs are offered with great kid show material Both for close-ups (two disks included) and stand up with Bill's famous THING levitation and Chico the Mind Reader routine. Each DVD $35.00 retail

ENIGMA

ENIGMA is a NEW Bi-Monthly DVD MAGAZINE. Two great hours of interviews, a visit to a magic shop, lecture, previews, convention highlights and more. Volume No. 1 now shipping; Retail at $ 25.00

Colombini DVD

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Playing cards and dice are two of the most recognized items that can be used in magic. Everyone knows the properties of both dice and cards as they are universally used in all types games. On this two-volume set of DVDs Aldo Colombini has collected 26 of the best routines that logically combine both regular cards and regular dice to form entertaining magic. Additionally the routines selected are exceptionally easy to learn and most of them will fool you. Combined running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Ammar DVD

The art of close-up magic soars to new heights with this conjurer's repertoire. Recognized as one of the profession's most inventive and energetic performers, Michael has captured some of magic's highest honors, including FISM and Close-Up Performer of the Year. This is pure magic for the purist. Shown are: o Fireball o Silk to Egg o Two Card Trick o Cups and Balls o Card Well Hung

Daryl #7

Enjoy a firsthand look at dazzling magic known to impress both amateurs and professionals. These close-up miracles have been an around-the-world ticket to winning some of magic's most coveted prizes including FISM and the Jimmy Grippo Award for card magic at the prestigious Desert Magic Seminar. Some that are shown: o Double Dazzling Triumph o Fantastic Knot o Snowshoe Sandwich o Sympathetic Coins

Miller/Thompson DVD

Imagine a fun-filled hour spent with two legendary magicians. Time passes quickly as they demonstrate new inventions, recreate time-honored classics and share stories which have shaped magic's history. Shown in three parts: Part I-Charlie Miller Cups and Balls Routines; Part II-Egg Bag Segment (both Miller and Thompson); Part III-Cards (both Miller and Thompson).

Larry Becker

Imagine colorful mentalism that moves at a steady pace-and you've met the style of Larry Becker. Forget about detailed sleights...Larry concentrates on simple yet mind-staggering effects that any magician can work into his act. Larry has carefully crafted a new genre in ESP... Mental Magic. We predict you'll like it. Some of the Psychic Surprises shown are: o Psy Trick o PK 2000 o Grin and Bear It

Chameleon Knives DVD

This long-awaited 95-minute DVD finally reveals Joe Mogar's lifetime of knowledge on the development and performance of the Color Changing Knives! A near-encyclopedic work, it contains 37 moves and 12 routines, including Mogar's Stag Sensation, Miracle Plus Routine, Basic 3 Knives, Hot Rod Knife, Multiple Knife Productions, Jumbo Knife Routine, Knife Routines with Handkerchiefs, and more!. You'll learn the 7 essential moves, 13 color-changes, 4 vanishing- knife moves, 7 switches, and 6 miscellaneous techniques, not to mention Joe's professional applications for the Pocket Pal (a very practical utility device).

Extreme Close-Up DVD

David Acer. Join one of magic's most unique personalities for 110 minutes of wildly expansive yet deeply intimate close-up mayhem! Four aces erupt from a face-down deck in a sudden, explosive display! A borrowed finger ring links to the arm of a borrowed pair of glasses! Three quarters penetrate a regular deck that's resting on the mouth of a drinking glass! A bottle cap is tossed into the air, then suddenly skewered on the end of the magician's forefinger! A stickman drawn on the back of an indifferent card multiplies and appears on the backs of all four cards in a packet, then vanishes from all the cards but one--naturally, it's the selection! A borrowed bill changes not once, but twice into currency from any two countries chosen by a spectator. And the list goes on and on!

Classic Studebaker DVD

Master corporate entertainer Peter Studebaker finally surfaces from magic's underground just long enough to share some of the inner secrets of one of the field's most lucrative specialties. In this intimate lecture video, you will see Peter demonstrate his pet routines flawlessly, at the same time imparting the methodological and performing philosophies that have carried him to the very top of his field.

BUI (Bottle Up Inside)

Imagine walking over to anyone anywhere and asking to borrow their empty water bottle. Have them rip the label from the bottle to allow a perfect view. Have them recap the bottle. They place the bottle into your empty hand. Next you borrow a finger ring. In an open view you simply toss the ring through the bottom of the bottle. They see and hear the ring rattling around inside the bottle! You remove the cap and pour the ring out from the mouth of the bottle. Leave everything with them and walk away amongst the accolades of disbelief! -- Bonus Penny in bottle also on DVD.

Bobo DVD

A pioneer school-show performer-which escapes all other magicians, becomes believable when Bobo reveals he's performed over 13,000 shows-and the numbers keep growing. remain busy. On this DVD there are three parts: 1. Interview with Bobo; 2. Bobo's School Show; 3: Bobo's Close Up Act.

Dick Ryan

Learn the real tricks of tradeshow magic. Dick Ryan, a trusted pioneer in the field, shares his incredible wealth of knowledge and experience with you. You can earn more than six figures a year if you apply what's on this video. And you'll learn it so you'll benefit yourself, the corporation and the art of magic. Ideal for jugglers, ventriloquists, mentalists and magicians. This video is shown in five parts:

Impromptu #1

A strong collection of magic effects.. These are the effects the pros use when someone says "show me a trick". A DVD a collection of magic's finest:

Charlie Miller #18 DVD

You're really hooked when he does the Malini Egg Bag and the Mutilated Parasol. Charlie prefers to call it trickery, instead of magic, but no matter what its name, this affable gentleman has recreated bits and pieces of Malini, Hoffman and Erdnase into his own style that's sure to win you over. Some of the "Spirited Trickery" shown:

• • Four Deuce Trick
• • Balls in Net
• • Hanky Knots

Dingle

Derek Dingle has been one of the most influential close-up magicians of the 20th century. He created many outstanding routines that are in use by the leading professionals in our field. He went from an outstanding amateur to a successful professional and on this DVD you get to see him perform and explain the routines that he regularly used in his professional career. Two DVD's Deceptions and Delights- retail $35.00 each

Cig Thru Quarter

With many thousand sold since its release in 1984, this is still the finest handling for one of close-up magic's most memorable effects! Now you get this with DVD video. Considered by many to be THE finest version of one of close-up magic's most memorable effects, The Bélanger Cigarette Through Quarter (which can also be performed using a rolled bill) is now available with a companion DVD featuring performances and explanations by David Acer! Retails at $30.00

HOLD-OUT DVD

Since Prof. Jack Miller (1884-1962) began performing magic with his Hold-Out he has fooled many of the best magicians with his routines and techniques. The original ad for his Hold-Out read, "A revolutionary principle! Fast, clean and smooth! Never in the history of magic has there been anything like this! Hand empty at all times-yet balls, silks, cards et all appear and disappear in full view at the fingertips, as if guided by the invisible hand of Satan himself!" Includes archival footage of Jack Miller performing his Ball, Silk And Wand Routine and his classic Egg Bag Routine. Also includes additional commentary by Bob Fitch, Albert Lasher, Pat Page, Howard Schwarzman, Tony Spina, Sol Stone, Johnny Thompson and Meir Yedid. As a special bonus you also get a PDF copy of the classic Ed Mishell book Hold-Out Miracles. Retails at $35.00

Charlie Miller

His trademark is a simple repetition of his name- Charlie Miller...Charlie Miller...Charlie Miller. But those two words conjure an image of a man who's far from simple. He's known for clever close-up, stand-up and stage magic. Also for his role as author, lecturer and inspirator. Confidant to Vernon and Tomsoni- Charlie's devoted his life to enhancing the magic profession. Some of his 'Magical Classics' are: - Ring and Rope - Malini's Knives - Dissolving Knots.

Johnny Paul

Here's a man who has known the secret of magic for some time- It's entertainment. And for him, mixing amusement with magic comes naturally. In fact, mastering magic looks easy for Johnny-from performing to teaching. But careful study and an innovative mind have catapulted him to the top.

Chop Cup DVD

Larry Jennings, Don Alan, Martin Lewis and Brad Burt teach their routines for the Chop Cup which is a one-cup and ball routine. You will learn various approaches to this classic and the techniques necessary.

Smokin' Candies

Smokers and non-smokers unite! The reigning king of wooden cigar magic has finally decided to open the vaults on decade's worth of tricks, tips and routines, much of which is being revealed here for the first time ever! For the non smokers and kid show or restaurant workers you willl find effects done with rolls of LIFESAVERS(tm), CERTS(tm) AND MENTHOS(tm)!- Plus great cigar moves to apply anywhere. Pencil Vanish, Sleeving, Hand to Hand transfers, a Cigar Holdout and more including David Stones' Quick-Change.

Tomsoni

Music, magic, comedy and drama blend together to help make "The Great Tomsoni" Poland's finest magician. Even amid show business disaster, these hapless performers rise above the circumstances to baffle and perplex their audience. Here are just a few of the "Magical Mishaps and Miracles" shown: - Translation Deck - the Garbage Collector - You're the Polish Magician. Retail $30.00

Marvyn Roy & Carol

Known as Mr. and Mrs. Electric, they celebrate more than 30 years of professional know how in this two hour DVD . Enjoy the Electric and Diamond Illusionist acts recorded at the Magic Castle. Learn the real secrets of being a magician's assistant with tips on makeup, wardrobe, covering mistakes and much more. Be delighted by the stage secrets revealed like Marvyn's special Snap Silk routine, Carol's original Hip Steal, Giant Pearl routine, Flash Opener, Bill in the Light Bulb and The Bandit Trick. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library. Retail $30.00

Garrett's DVDs

Transferred from his great videos, here are three DVD gems Dan Garrett offers Close-up, Cabaret and his well known "the KidShow" material. Sold individually at $35.00 each.

Torn & Restored Paper

Showcasing Gene Anderson...This is the fourth volume of the Teach-In series. It spotlights a magical classic and gives an in-depth view of the popular effect-Torn & Restored Newspapers Gene Anderson is the single most influential performer who has perpetuated this miracle. A magical mystery that plays well in a standup or stage environment, as well as watching it up close. You will enjoy watching his performance, as well as his explanation. You will do well to add his "signature effect" to your own performance repertoire. Gene knows how to amuse an audience, from flopping intricate paper hats onto his head, to shredding and miraculously restoring a torn newspaper. He knows how to keep his audience smiling. Known throughout the world as the recognized master of newspaper magic.

McDonald Aces

(DVD instructions)The effect is classic. The four aces are removed from the pack and set on the table. Twelve indifferent cards are also removed, three of them placed on top of each Ace. A spectator selects one of the four-card packets, and holds on to it for safekeeping. Then the magic happens. One by one, the other three Aces visually vanish. As if bearing witness to trick photography, your spectators will swear that the Aces are melting away before their eyes!

Of course, when the spectator examines the card in his possession, he discovers that they are none other than the four Aces!

A trick that has stood the test of time, McDonald's Aces has been outlined in great detail on this nearly hour-long DVD. Professional magician Tomas Medina teaches you every nuance of the trick. Beginners will be able to learn it in minutes, while serious students will have plenty of intermediate and advanced material to consider and practice.

Included with each copy of this DVD are the specially printed cards required to perform the trick - produced by the US Playing Card Company on Bicycle stock!

Columbini DVD Set

This three-volume set of DVDs features 45 impromptu card routines that you can do anytime, anywhere, at a moment's notice. All you need is any deck of cards and you're ready to perform high-impact card magic. Around a third of the routines have never been published before and all of the routines are easy to learn and easy to perform. No gimmicks, no setups, no difficult sleight of hand. Retail each $35.00

Naked in a full length Mirror DVD

Ventriloquist Mark Merchant's great act along with interviews and ideas. Retail at $25.00

Alain Nu - Close Up Sketches DVD

Alain Nu is a full-time creative performing magician who is equally adept at close-up, stage, mental and television magic. He has earned his chops by performing in restaurants, nightclubs, theaters, bars and even on the street. This DVD features the routines he uses in formal and informal close-up situations. You will learn audience-tested routines and some Nu-wave approaches. Retails at $30.00

Three Shell DVD

Phil Cass is one of the leading performers in Australia. A recipient of the "Australian Variety Artist's 'Mo' Award" as "The Best Speciality Act In Australia" for seven consecutive years he has also won awards for his close-up and comedy magic shows. This DVD features Phil performing and explaining his Pea & Shell Game routine that is widely considered as one of the best Shell Game routines ever created!

Art of Costume Changing

Yasuda teaches the secret of the art on this DVD- How to prepare, the ins and outs of quick releases, timing, materials and methods of presentation. This is the first DVD ever done on the art. Retail $ 30.00

Salvano Stage Magic with Ropes (DVD)

You'll marvel at his performance, and enjoy his in-depth and philosophical interview about magic's high standards and its future as a viable art form. Amazements continue with Salvano's Cards to Silk routine and his penetrating collection of rope miracles. These rope routines, whether performed close-up or on stage, cast a fresh look at a favorite device. As a world traveling performer and teacher, Salvano shares a certain rapport with his audience that will undoubtedly strengthen your skill and understanding of the craft.

Burger-Spirit Magic (DVD)

Spirit Magic adds an element of mystery to any ghoulish gathering or macabre meeting. Audiences remember the demonically different, good-natured fun. Eugene's the perfect teacher guiding you through séances, mediums, close-up and stand-up spirit magic. Supernatural sorcery comes alive as he demonstrates items from a rare collection of medium devices such as: rapping hands, spirit bells and the Fechner/Proust Spirit Table. Shows you how to do:

Shimada-Manipulations (DVD)

Powerful manipulations performed with the grace and skill that only Shimada possesses. This legendary dove performer illustrates his skilled diversity as he manipulates with thimbles, cards, billiard balls and more. The secrets of stage magic never have been disclosed on video until Shimada shared these resplendent performances and unequalled techniques. Shown are:

Salvano- Thumb Tips

Exclusive to this DVD volume are the psychology, philosophy and techniques of mastering the "biggest little item in magic" ...the Thumb Tip. Salvano breathes new life into the device when he performs the Silk Fantasy and the Washing Machine effect. Even with all the information published on Thumb Tips-Salvano catapults the power of performing and teaching it to new heights taking it into the realm of stage and parlor magic.(Contains Thumb Tip magic like you've never seen before).

Money Morph DVD

Kevin has come up with a way to make the bill switch more fluid. One bill 'morphs' into the other! You have to see how smooth and effortless this looks.

Obie O'Brien

Meet one of magic's most influential people, Obie O'Brien! On this two DVD set you will learn the famous FECHTER'S ACES. Then, Obie will perform and share with you some of his pratical magic for the closeup performer. Some of these closeup treasures even involve the use of Jumbo Playing Cards!

DVD ONE: Fechters Aces, 3 K's, Obie's Chicago Opener & $1 Plate

DVD TWO: Almost Mind Reading, Dunbury Deblusion, ESP Cards, Miss It The First Time, Nudist Deck, $30 Card Trick, Sponge Rabbits, Obie O'brien's Big Bucks,Flying Eagles, Mystery Card, Two Card Monte, The Poker Deal

Live KidBiz #1

David Ginn - BOOK & DVD -Three years in the making, and well worth the wait. For the first time, David shares his successful kidshow magic and comedy not only in word and sound, but also IN SIGHT on this live performance DVD. You'll not only enjoy watching him entertain, but you'll LEARN from his performances. Routines included in the book cover Co-Cola From Atlanta; Magic To Rock Music; Red Plaid Egg Bag; Radio Rabbit (a great routine... my favorite) Eye Chart With Glasses; Firecracker; Lobster Cards; Tricky Bottles; Sun and Moon; Arrowhead!; Dagger Rabbit Vanish and Closing to Music...Set retails at $35.00

Live KidBiz 3 & 4

David Ginn - DVD: Costuming Kids For Laugh; Storytelling with Magic. DVD Retail $35.00

Live KidBiz 5 & 6

David Ginn - DVD: Lost Kidshow Magic; The Lost Library Show. DVD Retail $35.00

Art of Levitation

With the techniques and methods explained on "The Art of Levitation," you can learn how to levitate. Not just small objects, even yourself! This broadcast quality DVD teaches you how to cause objects to float in space, defying the law of gravity. You'll learn the basics of the Art of Levitation, and beyond. Magician Arthur Trace will teach you, step-by-step presentation, and breathing new life into them. On this DVD you will learn how to:

• Animate a borrowed finger ring!
• Suspend a drinking straw on the edge of the table!
• Spin a card around your body!
• Float inches off the ground with no special props or preparation!
• Cause a card to rise from the pack - even while it is isolated in a wine glass!
• Levitate a borrowed dollar bill - and produce a ball bearing from it!
• And much more!

Each copy of the DVD comes complete with a kit of necessary magic props, including the "Floating Dollar Bill" trick. Retail at $15.00

Fireworks
Columbini DVD

The most popular card routine used by professionals to get audiences involved is a multiple selection and revelation routine. On this DVD Aldo Colombini tips all the work for his version of this classic plot where twelve audience members select cards and you find them using flashy and impossible revelations. The impromptu routine can be used as part of a show or an entire act. What makes Aldo's version exceptional is his method of controlling the cards. The card control is by far the best, easiest and most direct method ever created. The routine is also structured to allow you to easily adjust for additional or fewer cards depending on the size of your audience. The revelations of the cards create an explosion of magic that audiences go crazy for. It gives the impression of high skill and advanced sleight-of-hand. Retails at $35.00

Comedy Magic DVD

Featuring Fielding West, Michael Finney and Mark Kornhauser. Enjoy 105 minutes of magic and mirth. We've dared to bring you three popular performers on the cutting edge of Comedy Magic. They'll amaze, amuse and share insight on how to be a success in the field. This video is shown in four parts. Part I is the Performance Segment. Part II is the Teach In Segment. Part III is the Interview. Part IV is More Finney Bones. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library. Retail at $30.00

Restaurant Magic DVD

Featuring: Michael Close, Dan Fleshman, Bill Malone and Jim Sisti. Tired of the same old thing for dinner? Try the savory antics of these fine restaurant magicians. You'll enjoy each of their shows and learn how to "bring home the bacon" performing in restaurants as these experts reveal how to establish yourself in the field. Afterward, they'll give detailed instructions of popular effects from their shows. Retail at $30.00

Bar Magic DVD

Featuring Eric Mead, Bob Sheets and Scotty York. Imagine the fun performing behind the bar as a magic bartender. You'll need to know more than a few card tricks though. In two hours these magicians use their years of experience to show and tell you how to be a success behind the bar. They reveal some of their proven, favorite routines and also discuss in four informative interviews how to make a good living performing in this venue. This is the definitive tape on the art of Bar Magic. This is another item from the Greater Magic Video Library. Retail at $30.00

Talk Like a Dummy
The ABCs of Ventriloquism

The art of Ventriloquism has never been easier to learn! On this DVD, professional ventriloquist Bob Rumba teaches you the ABCs of Ventriloquism. Here's what you will learn:

Additionally, the DVD features legendary ventriloquist Jay Marshall, and a warm remembrance of his famous puppet, Lefty. Jay discusses in detail how he got his start as a ventriloquist, how he developed Lefty, and shares other valuable insights gained over his 60+ years as a professional entertainer. Suggested retail at only $15.00

John Cornelius- The FISM Act

On this DVD John performs and teaches the multiphase act that is full of startling and visual card magic. You will learn the entire act in great detail as he teaches you how to construct the props, setup the act and perform all the effects and techniques.

John Cornelius- Creative Magic

John Cornelius is one of the most creative inventors in magic. He has won just about every award given for creativity. You will appreciate his genius as he teaches outstanding routines, sleights and ideas for the beginner, expert and everyone in between. Learn effects used to baffle the top minds in magic, as well as material that has earned him magic's most prestigious awards. You will learn magic with cards, coins, cigarettes, balls, flash paper, business cards, ropes, handkerchiefs and more.

Homing Card

Here is the eleventh volume from the Greater Magic Video Library DVD Teach-In Series. The Homing Card effect is so stunning when performed properly that you will add it to your act. Learn the routines from Billy McComb, Aldo Colombini, Antonio Ferragut Hurtado, Jim Krenz and Trevor Lewis. Two Jumbo card versions and three regular card versions. Retail at $30.00

Roger Klause in Concert

Roger Klause is one of magic's most respected performers and instructors. He has long been referred to as an "underground magician" due to the secretiveness of his methods. This DVD features highlights from his best selling book, "Roger Klause In Concert," giving you an opportunity to experience one of the deep thinkers of close-up magic who tips the way he approaches his magic in addition to the methods of accomplishing his routines.

Roger Klause- Encores

After the initial success of Roger Klause's In Concert program he agreed to release more of his favorite routines and techniques. Once again his attention to detail will walk you through some well thought-out and constructed routines that you can incorporate into your performances. This is your chance to have an intimate teach-in with one of the most secretive men in magic who is tipping his guarded methods.

The Gypsy Thread

Gary Ouellet. Learn the real work behind one of the most popular tricks of all time - and one of the few close-up effects that is often used by grand illusionists in their full evening shows. The Gypsy thread is perfect for your close up act, your next television appearance, or your current illusion show. Thanks to modern advances in ultraviolet lighting this trick can be performed in the largest theatrical venues and still be amazing. Learn the exact methods that Gary Ouellet taught to Hans Klok, Alain Choquette, Kirby Van Burch, Steve Wyrick and other performers who use this masterpiece to close their full evening stage shows! Learn the real work on this DVD.

Boris Wild Marked Deck Book & DVD

Here is a complete kit with the material to mark 3 decks plus a DVD and the complete book Boris Wild Marked Deck Magic.(Retails at $57.50)

DoubleTake DVD

Gregory Wilson's Double Take puts the world's greatest double lifts at your fingertips... even if you're all thumbs. This step-by-step instructional DVD is packed with more than 90 minutes of dynamic material you can perform anytime, anywhere, with any deck.

Dream of Aces

Gary Ouellet. With performance by Alain Choquette In mid 1992, Gary Ouellet taught his handling for "MacDonald's Aces" to Alain Choquette, so that Alain could use the routine to close his fifth successful television season. One week later, Alain also performed it in the middle of his live stage show, before a crowd of 1000 spectators, using a hand-held television camera and a large projection screen. At the climax of the routine, 1000 spectators rose to their feet and gave Alain a standing ovation - in the middle of his performance - after a card trick! Soon after, David Copperfield adopted the routine, then adapted it for his 15th CBS special!

Kidology

This new DVD Disc contains two complete programs of 100 minutes to join Sammy Smith's winning videos into one price saving unit. Videos sold at $30.00 each...Here are both to retail for $35.00

Solomon's Mind

For almost two decades David Solomon was privileged to be part of the "Inner Circle" of card magic. Studying with Marlo, David developed an understanding of his methods, techniques and overall approach to card magic and that understanding is apparent in the 13 complete card effects contained on this DVD. The beginner will find material requiring minimal skill, while the seasoned expert will also find routines employing more advanced techniques. In every case, the result is card magic which delivers amazement. Suggested Retail $35.00

After the Force

Meet Ron Frost. He's the genius behind some of the most popular packet tricks of our time. Recently, however, Ron discovered that there are 46 more cards in the deck, and he hasn't slept a wink since! In this, Ron's first major book, he tips the card magic that has earned him both his reputation and his living for decades! Once Ron has a card chosen, anything is possible! Transformations, transpositions, transmutations, and they're all here. 144 pg. BOOK & DVD to retail at $45.00

OFF THE CUFF

Now in DVD - Gregory Wilson's hit material!

Dan Harlan's The Band-Shark DVD

Dan Harlan was instrumental in popularizing magic with rubber bands and is widely considered a master of rubber band magic. On this DVD he teaches the original routines and techniques that gave him his worldwide reputation. You will learn easy-to-perform rubber band magic that's perfect for impromptu situations. (Special- Order 3 copies and we'll send you a free Harland Bands Video - Mention this offer) Retail price is US$ 34.95

Voicing Your Dummy
Beginning Vent DVD

Pro Ventriloquist Steve Taylor teaches the art in 90 minutes on this superb DVD- Even if you already do "vent" you'll learn more! Retail price is $35.00

Magical Say No Show

Ron Conley offers valuable school and kid show effects with "Say no to Abuse" themes. Retails $15.00

5 MINUTES WITH A POCKET HANDKERCHEIF (DVD)

Quentin Reynolds- an entire act that fits in your pocket. Featuring the Hilarious Magic Mouse.

BILLY McCOMB - VANISHING BIRDCAGE PLUS (DVD)

Bill reveals the workings of his famous Vanishing Bird Cage in detail. Including discussion of his 60 years of show business on 2 cassettes.

CLASSIC COIN MAGIC #2 (DVD)

A companion to the earlier VHS version. More classic coin magic from the Stevens collections. Also available- CUPS AND BALLS- now redone on DVD.

KARL NORMAN (DVD)

Before Street Magic, before Restaurant Magic and before Walk Around Magic there was Table Magic where a magician would join audiences at their table in a restaurant or bar and entertain them. Karl Norman has spent more than 50 years as a professional magician and on this DVD he explains the routines he uses when performing close-up table magic.

COMMERCIAL MAGIC OF JC WAGER and MORE COMMERCIAL MAGIC OF JC WAGNER

Two DVD's featuring America's greatest Bar Magician

MIRACLES WHILE U WAIT

(Mark Jenest Street effects) Includes No.2 Pencil and Jiggernaut among others

SAL PIACENTE DVD'S

Two new additions- 3 Card Monte and the 3 Shell game taught by an expert. His other 2 volume Expert Card Set is a must for card workers.

HEINSTEIN SHUFFLE DVD

Easy in the hands false shuffle.

PALM READING FOR MAGICIANS

This is a video by Perron & Skaggs with clear instructions on palm reading. Suggested retail at $ 19.95

FUNDAMENTALISM

a DVD by David Eldridge covers several ESP effects and the David Hoy book test plus a few standards. Retails at $29.95

Impossibilia

By John Bannon. With material from his books plus added material. Retail at $34.95.

Mastering the Art of Pickpocketing

A complete "how to" for modern magicians. Retail at $29.95

Smoke & Mirrors

By John Bannon. With material from his books plus added material. Retail at $34.95.

The Magic Stick DVD

The Magic Stick is the ultimate floating wand, a total animation effect at your finger tips that can be performed at any time during your platform or stage shows. The wand clings to one finger, spins on your palm, revolves around your hand, rises through a silk handkerchief even when the silk is pulled back so the audience can see the wand moving, rolls to your finger tips with your hand pointing at the floor and finally floats completely around your body. The Magic Stick DVD includes a performance video, step-by-step walk through, tech notes and the complete routine using video overlays. Plus on the DVD is a data folder with a Construction Kit and Printing Templates pdfs to make a wand from two sheets of paper; performance music mp3s including loops for custom mixing; rehearsal audio mp3s that walk you through the routine during rehearsal; and a complete performance script with key move photos. Richard Robinson explains all the secrets of making a magic wand seem lighter than air with a seamless, professional routine that will mystify any audience. Click here to view a Real Media™ clip of this product in action (207k download). Retail at $34.95

Siamese Coins

Siamese Coins is for the advanced coin worker. Included with the DVD is a book of 12 effects plus the gimmicked coins needed (US Half Dollars) Suggested retail at $ 39.95 (Video at $35.00)

Silverado (DVD)

The latest Curtis Cam release. Palms of Steel #3. Coin magic with great silver/copper routine & others.

Wizard School (DVD)

Andrew Mayne teaches basic magic effects in his Wizard School atmosphere- His "Flying on a Broomstick" Illusion worth the price.

Buttercoin

The ultimate utility coin that combines the Flipper Coin and Folding Coin into one. There are six effects included with the coin, but dozens more are possible. The coin is supplied with an instructional DVD with shocking magic effects- Coins travel across one at a time, go through the table and much more. Alex Lourido provides easy to perform routines.

Visual Voodoo DVD

Nate Kranzo kills with nine knockout effects with cards and coins. He reveals magic's most closely guarded secret in his work with the "Slippery Sam" GIMMICK- Live performances are blended with teach ins- Good magic- retail at $29.95

Mastering the Art of Pickpocketing

With James Coats. From renowned master of pickpocketing and star of Mastering the Art of Watch Stealing comes this exclusive step-by-step guide to pickpocketing! This DVD will reveal for the first time anywhere the real secrets of street pickpockets and how they can be used to entertain. Remove belts, ties, wallets, watches and much more! Retail at $25.00

Control Freak (DVD Only)

Experience new and totally invisible methods of card control from France's award-winning magical entertainer Olivier Macia, along with seven devilish routines performed live in the V.I.P. tent at the 2002 Montreal Just For Laughs Festival.

Basic Card

Here is Richard Kaufman's now famous teaching methods previously only on Video (Now DVD) includes palms, shifts, shiuffles, cuts, counts and loads of classic moves. (Video version still available)

On The Pass

Everything you've wanted to learn about the Pass (and more). Richard Kaufman covers the classic versions plus other shifts includes routines. (Previous Video version still available)

Coinovations

Reed McClintock covers some very clever coin magic all done standing up. Great for walkarounds and restaurant magic. Also included is his famous 13 coin routine.

Peki- Art of Floating DVD

Peki, a F.I.S.M World Champion, with more than 25 years of professional experience, has performed in more than 50 countries. This DVD features Peki performing and explaining his favorite, professional, close-up floating routines. Peki has studied the art of floating objects for many years and now reveals his secrets for the first time. You will learn all of his subtleties and handling tips, so you too can perform these incredible fantasy floating routines. $ 21.00 wholesale

Bicycle Thief

Aaron Fisher's Bicycle Thief DVD is a sublime take on Cards to Pocket. Cards vanish and reappear in your pocket. One actually goes back to the card box. Complete with two specially printed Bicycle Poker "gaffs".

Gerry's Extreme Dice Stacking DVD

Gerry's Extreme Dice Stacking DVD- Instruction from a World Champion stacker. Suggested retail $ 33.00, Dealer net $ 21.00

The Close-up Artistry of Rene Levand

Two new DVD's in stock- The Close-up Artistry of Rene Levand. Rene includes his "signature" pieces and loads of one-hand sleights all covered on the tapes with instant translation by Tina Lenert.

Pyrotechnic Pasteboards

By Gregory Wilson- A new DVD - Pyrotechnic Pasteboards picks up where Gregory's best-selling Card Stunts video left off. Forget those mind-numbing, deal down, Uncle Charlie card tricks. This is fast and furious, in-your-face card flaunting! Think Jackie Chan with 52 potential papercuts!

With Pyrotechnic Pasteboards, you get all of this non-stop, action-packed commotion and more! Why wait till the Fourth of July for flashy fireworks? Break out your Bicycles and start blowing away your audiences - today!

Mastering the Art of Watch Stealing

With James Coats

Here it is! For the first time ever on DVD! On Mastering the Art of Watch Stealing, James Coats gives you an In-depth lookat how to steal watches - all kinds of them! Classic, basic steals are taught, to be sure. But this DVD goes one step further. It teaches you how to take - using magic as your vehicle - virtually every style of watch in the book! Coats has held nothing back here. He describes, in minute detail, how to covertly remove watches with Velcro, Elastic Expanded, and Rolex-style bands.

And on top of watch steals, you'll learn how to plant the stolen "goods" on others, as well - even on someone's wrist! Imagine the surprise when a stolen watch ends up being worn by another spectator!

With DVD technology, learning complicated steals is easier than ever before. And as an added bonus, Coats teaches you how to steal rings off a spectator's finger!