One of the funnest (yeah, I know – just trying to sound like the street types that permeate every DVD) things I ever did was attend a convention where Paul Harris was the headline attraction. Not only was he the featured act and lecturer, but if you were lucky enough to register early and had $25 (a big deal then) you had a small group session with Paul. He was a charming host and willingly helped everyone. I was a fan before the convention and that experience only served to reinforce and magnify my appreciation of the man and his work. This was well before Paul went away to contemplate. I continue to be a huge fan to this date and his 3 volume set of his writings is my most valuable magic possession.
Magic DVD Reviews
Recommended – Unexpected Wonders Post
Jim Coles writes an intelligent and insightful blog, unlike the spittle you’re currently reading. I found the following article on e-book pricing particularly well done. Unexpected Wonders: Magic E-Book Pricing. Take care……..
Al Capone’s Vault – The Magic Version
For those either too old or too young to remember, Al Capone’s Vault was a TV Special aired in 1986, hosted by Geraldo Rivera. Here’s the promo: The two hour special was greatly hyped as potentially revealing great riches or bodies on live television. This included the presence of a medical examiner should …
Quick Review – Jim Steinmeyer’s Bunko
From the web site: BUNKO Jim’s new shortchange effect is a remarkable close-up routine. The effect is tremendous, writes Richard Kaufman. Bunko is a perfect example of close up magic theater. An intriguing story draws the spectators in and then wallops them with magic. Twenty dollars in change (five singles, three fives) changes to $19, …
Theory11 Followup
Well, Digital Dissolve arrived – well packed and promptly shipped. I’m not going to take much time here – just the salient points: It IS Steve Dusheck’s trick – the variations are totally derivative from my perspective The DVD is amateur hour in production and content – at least the opening logo was mercifully quick …
Hold Your Nose
Generally, I only post reviews for two categories – Good to Great and Unimaginably Bad. In all honesty, I try to concentrate on the former as they do the most good for everyone. I like good magic and like telling you about it. However, once in a while there comes along a product so unimaginably …
Theory11.com – 1st Impressions
Remember I’m an old guy and I can only review from that perspective. I could throw a bunch of “dudes” in here and try to sound like one of the street guys, but it would be transparent. (Is “dudes” still even viable? I’m so out of it!) The Theory 11 site itself is OK. It …