Monday, April 30, 2012

THE MAGIC OF MAX MALINI

Magic of Max Malini DVD



Max Malini was one of the great magicians of the 20th century.  He lived from 1873 to 1942, and at his peak performed for several US Presidents, had command performances at Buckingham Palace, and received gifts from monarchs across Europe and Asia.  Few people alive today had the opportunity to see him perform, entertaining and bewildering audiences around the world.  Paul Daniels provides a remarkable study of Malini and his magic for contemporary audiences.

Paul Daniels is one of the most successful magicians of all time. He made worldwide headlines with his top rated television shows, extensive live performances, and the fortune he acquired through magic.

In 2003 he staged a one-man show as a tribute to Max Malini.  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.

Special DVD Features:
Instant access to performances and anecdotes
Product Previews
DVD Trailers
Dolby Digital sound
Encoded for worldwide viewing

Available today at Tin City Magic!

MINIATURE GUILLOTINE



Classic Stage Illusion in Miniature to Perfection
Every detail is duplicated in this piece of history. 
Stands 13 inches tall and method is double blade form.
Made of hardwood with metal blades.
Perform it Close-Up or just set it on your Desk.

Available today at Tin City Magic!

Sunday, April 29, 2012

HOUDINI KING OF CARDS

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Harry Houdini Portrait Poster - Paper Canvas

The colors are vibrant and truly look and feel like a piece of magic history.  Timeless poster perfect for home or office.  Available now at Tin City Magic.

QUADFLEX

Quad Flex$

If you can fold a bill into eight pieces, you can do this trick!

A crisp dollar bill is folded up.  When it's unfolded, the bill is seen in four quarters - literally.  The ends of the bill have now gathered in it's center.  Let them touch the mismade bill - it's real money!

 Just as easily, the bill is returned to its natural state.  This is a trick that you'll carry with you everywhere you go.  Extremely deceptive and extremely easy to do.  Made from real US currency.  Available now at Tin City Magic.

SIMPLY SYDNEY

Simply Sydney

SIMPLY SYDNEY is strong, commercial card magic. 
Along with the help of his mentor J.C. Wagner, Syd Segal has compiled an arrangement of effects on this DVD stretching from simple openers (Double D's and Aces) to devastating closers (A Logical Lesson).  Simply put, simply Sydney...
A Logical Lesson (JC Wagner & Syd Segal):  Combine a little bit of sleight of hand with mathematics and what do you get?  A killer routine with a beginning, middle and a "logical" ending!
Collector's Edition:  This is no ordinary Collectors routine.  After the Kings successfully locate and trap the 3 selections, the feat is repeated by the magician under test conditions.  Not only do the selections reappear a 2nd time in the magicians hands, but the King packet cleanly vanishes as well!  And, it's impromptu!  Syd also tips 3 additional alternate endings that are possible with Collector's Edition.
No Lap Reynolds:  Varied from several routines of Steve Reynolds, this Ace Assembly starts off using Kings, but ends in a very unexpected way!
Double D's and Aces:  From a spectators shuffled deck, the 4 Aces are spelled to and located in this baffling 4 of a kind production.  Also included is an explanation of JC Wagner's "no sleight" method, aptly titled Commercial Aces.
G.A.F.T:  A sandwich routine that includes a visual "split" of the selected card in to the "sandwiching" Jacks followed by a clean triplet of effects - A production, vanish and reappearance.  This routine looks like real magic!
Triumphant Turn-Down:  Another clean and fair Triumph routine that goes right by the most suspecting!  A great routine that you will do!
Indications:  A multi-selection routine that climaxes with an ultra-clean double color change.
Start performing today with great instructional DVDs from Tin City Magic!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

BAMBOO CHEST MYSTERY


Show a beautiful Chinese Chest and a tall glass tumbler of milk.  The tumbler is placed and LOCKED IN THE CENTER of the chest so that it cannot move.  Four solid steel blades are pushed thru the cabinet.  Then your magic wand is pushed thru the center, from side to side.  THIS LEAVES NO PLACE INSIDE THE CABINET FOR A GLASS OF LIQUID, STILL IT'S THERE!  To prove the tumbler is still there, the wand and blades are removed.  The front of the cabinet is opened, and there is the glass, still locked in position.  It is removed and the liquid is poured out. 

This is one of the best appearing apparatus items, and one of which we are very proud.  Quality from start to finish, beautifully decorated and, most important, a real FOOLER.  This is the new and improved model.  All of the blades, as well as the wand, may be examined.  Can be worked both close up and surrounded.  Looks great on stage as well!  Complete with chest, blades, glass, and instructions.  You supply the magic wand and the beverage.  Available today at Tin City Magic!

FULTON'S CLIP JOINT PLAYING CARDS



Post WWII Los Angeles.  In the dead of night you enter Fulton's, a clip joint hidden in the murk of downtown.  Take your seat and stash your heat; your drink is on its way.  Smoke curls along the crown molding and lingers in the air.  What little light there is tingles through the vapors as a femme fatale appears between the shadows.  She'll be by soon.  Get cozy, you're in for the night - it's either that or put up a fight.  In a few hours your boys will join you.  For now, a deck of cards from inside your coat is tossed on the table and your fedora set aside.  As broads sit and sip, gents go for the grift.  Are you in?
Fulton's Clip Joint Playing Cards celebrate our fascination with cinema, history, and the art of the grift.  Taking inspiration from vintage Los Angeles and Film Noir, Fulton's captures a time and place where men were men, women were dames, and the next deal could be your last.
These limited edition playing cards are produced by Dan and Dave Buck.  They feature original artwork by Dan Phillips and are beautifully encased in a linen box with embossed ornaments and foil stamping.  The deck features many distinctive touches and they are perfect for the card manipulation performed by Dan and Dave Buck.  Or, you could just play cards with them, and turn an ordinary evening into something special.  Available now for a limited time at Tin City Magic.

TOPSY TURVY CRAYONS



Looking for a marvelous effect for your next performance?  Then this is the trick for you.  Silly Crayons is a great, colorful addition to your children or family show.  You can have the children and parents laughing forever as you and your spectator "Do as I do" in your performance.  Crayons magically turn over and even change places.  Easy to do, a wonderful rendition of the classic topsy-turvy bottles.  These are not your normal crayolas!  Check them out today at Tin City Magic!

Friday, April 27, 2012

MILK GLASS



The milk is sealed inside! 

This mechanical wonder consists of a 12-ounce clear plastic tumbler with imitation milk sealed inside.  It never has to be emptied or filled!  The glass is large enough to be seen even on a big stage!  Toss it in your case - it's always ready to go.

It works like the classic Milk Pitcher.  Apparently pour milk from the glass into a paper cone - the audience sees the milk is gone from the glass, leaving only a small amount at the bottom.  Still, the milk has vanished from the paper cone!  Actually, no milk ever leaves the glass.  It just appears to!  This is an outstanding item, made to professional standards.  Imported from Germany.  We only have a few of these at Tin City Magic, so get yours before they're gone!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

STATIC

Static

STATIC is another fine DVD production from Dan and Dave Buck!

With the spectator's finger touching the top of the deck, the deck slowly splits itself in half.  With a delicate touch, their chosen card shoots out of the pack.  The deck is completely examinable before and after the effect.  They will find nothing.  They will have no explanation.

From the mind of David Jade and Damien Vappereau comes Static.  A simple, powerful, beautiful effect that is as practical as it is evocative.

Static was directed by Dan and Dave and shot in High Definition.  Everything you need to perform the effect is included, including ample supply of the gimmick you'll need to make the magic happen.

Often the most powerful magic is the simplest.  Static is attributed to this mentality.  The spectator places their own finger on top of the deck, slowly moves it to the side, and half of the pack moves along with it.  Magic does not get much more interactive than that.

Easy to learn and simple to perform.  This is one of those few effects that allows you to focus on your presentation and performance, rather than the technique.

Available now in limited quantities at Tin City Magic.

MAGIC VISION



A small plastic box and a cube with a different color on each side are examined.  Spectator secretly places cube in box remembering topmost color and puts on the lid.  Magician correctly names the chosen color!  This is one great pocket trick!  Get yours today at Tin City Magic!

HOUDINI'S PIZZA MAGIC

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Houdini's Pizza Magic, in Cape Coral, Florida, is seeking magicians to perform!  All skill levels will find a warm and welcoming audience.  This is a family friendly restaurant.  Call BJ Odom at            239-242-4200       for more information!

MAGIC ROULETTE



A clever principle that works for many different tricks and effects.  You will be thinking up new uses every day!

Show 6 numbered envelopes, explaining that one contains a valuable prize.  Spectators choose 5 of the envelopes by rolling a die.  Each envelope they choose contains a blank slip of paper.  The last envelope, left for you, contains a $100 bill! 

Instead of the envelopes, you could use numbered bags or boxes.  Working for children, they select five of six bags, discovering each contains candy or a small toy.   But your bag has a lump of coal!

For a trade show or business meeting, the audience selections all contain the sales manager's business card - and you end up with the company's product!

Or, on stage, you could have 6 large numbered panels.  Audience members select 5 of the panels.  Each of those panels is shown to have a toy doll behind it.  But when the panel left for you is turned around, behind it there is a very attractive girl!

Tin City Magic supplies you with a large wooden die, six numbered envelopes, and instructions.  Share the magic!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

CELTIC STONES



CELTIC STONES

Place the transparent "gem" on a table and give it a spin. After a few turns, make a magical gesture and the gem will slow down, stop, and will start to spin in the opposite direction!  Let an audience member spin the gem and it still works!

A fascinating trick and very easy to do.  No magnets, threads, or wires.  Nothing added or taken away.  Supplied with two imported Celtic Stones and full directions.  Get yours today at Tin City Magic!

MAGIC SUPER SPY PEN



You can be a Super Spy!  Invisibly write your secret message with the white pen.  To read the message, rub the black pen all over the words to reveal the message!  It's Magic!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

PRODUCTION PAN


Show the metal pan empty and then produce silks, streamers, candy, toys, cookies, cupcakes, or other production items.  Made from polished 16 gauge steel.  Available now at Tin City Magic!

MESH EGG BAG



This is a new version of an old favorite that will become another great hit.  It's an egg bag with a with a little extra touch.  It has a complete new front so that you can see right into the bag.  There is no reason to turn the bag inside out for the audience can see that there is nothing inside.  Without any covering of the bag the egg suddenly appears.  The egg is removed from the bag and vanishes.  Later you can make it appear in your pocket or back into the bag.  Nothing to load into the bag, no skill or sleights.  Comes complete with full routine and suggestions.  Get yours today at Tin City Magic!

Monday, April 23, 2012

MIRACLE GLASS



Place a glass filled with milk into a paper bag.  Then crush the bag -- the glass and milk have vanished.  Beautifully made prop in latex.  Use it over and over again.  An easy to do effect, but very baffling!  Complete with instructions from Tin City Magic!

CHECKMATE




CHECKMATE

Manufactured in Europe by a true Craftsman!

This European Poker Chip or Checker is solid brass with inlaid colors.

The manufacturing specifications are so severe no one can duplicate the quality!

Show a BLACK poker chip on your outstretched palm.  Close your hand, open it, and the poker chip has changed to WHITE!  
Repeat -- close your hand, then open it.  The poker chip has changed back to BLACK!

Everyone thinks the poker chip is white on one side and black on the other.

Close your hand and open it again. 

Now the poker chip is CHECKERED black and white on both sides!!

Hand it out for examination.  They'll never figure this one out!

Completely mechanical in operation, a brass Masterpiece!  Nothing added or taken away, easy to do!

Supplied in a foam lined jewelry box.  Get CHECKMATE today at Tin City Magic!

Sunday, April 22, 2012

MIRACLE ZONE



Push a pen into a small box - so small that both ends of the pen protrude.  Then open the box - the middle of the pen has disappeared!  Close the box and remove the pen, it's all there!  Great pocket trick and on sale now at Tin City Magic!

BICYCLE ECO-EDITION PLAYING CARDS



Bicycle Eco Edition Playing Cards are crafted from sustainable forest paper, starch-based laminating glue, and vegetable-based printing inks. Made in the USA, Bicycle Eco Edition Playing Cards are fully recyclable and have the feel of regular Bicycle Decks for superior performance.  Celebrate Earth Day and do your part with these playing cards from Tin City Magic.


Saturday, April 21, 2012

BAMBOO CHINESE STICKS


Bamboo Chinese Sticks - just in time for Earth Day!

A classic of magic.  Two bamboo poles, one with a short string and the other with a long string, with tassels at the end of each string.  When you pull the short string, the short string becomes long and the the long string becomes short.  You repeat, but the audience thinks the two poles are connected at the front.  You separate the sticks at the front, and the trick still works.  Now the audience thinks the poles are connected at the back.  Finally, you separate the poles entirely and still the pulling the short string makes the short string long and the long string short!

A great trick that you can use in a living room or on the largest stage.  Easy to do, very baffling, with much opportunity for humor!  Our Bamboo Chinese Sticks are made of natural renewable bamboo and feature bright red strings with large tassels.  Very smooth action and a favorite of professionals worldwide.  Get yours today at Tin City Magic!

REFLECTION

Reflection

An exquisite selection of ingenious effects from one of our era's finest card magicians, Bill Goodwin.  Included is material culled from his hard to find lecture notes as well as several effects never before published.  This is the first time a collection of his secrets has ever been released on DVD.
Using only an ordinary pack of cards, discover the secrets of a true sleight of hand artist and experience the wonderful card magic of Bill Goodwin.
Oxnard Split: A highly visual handling of Paul Harris' "Las Vegas Split." A Four transforms into two Twos followed by each of the Twos transforming into two Aces.

One Off: The magician attempts to find a selected card, however, he is off by one. To remedy the situation, the magician splits the card into two cards to reveal the selection.

Off Balance Transposition: A three-phase routine where a selected card and the four Aces repeatedly switch places culminating with a visual transformation of the selection into the four Aces.

The Paint Brush Change: Roy Walton's wonderful full face visual change of one card into another happens instantaneously as you "wiggle" the card.

Double Lift Unload: A deceptive technique for unloading the lowermost card of a double so that it appears as if the card never goes flush with the deck.

About Face: A card held at your fingertips turns over visually with just a stroke of your thumb. A handling for Alex Elmsley's "Turn-About Card."

Twisting the Kings: A direct handling of Dai Vernon's classic "Twisting the Aces: finishing with all four cards turning over simultaneously.

The Mirage Trick: The magician offers to show the audience a mirage. A selection is produced between two cards, but immediately vanishes proving that its appearance was just a mirage. Included in the explanation is a handling of the Bluff Pass.

Spectator Cuts to the Aces: A clean and direct handling of this classic plot. The method highlights a versatile unloading technique that can be applied to other effects.

Mistaken Sandwich: A card is produced between two others. Realizing that it is not the selection, the magician causes it to change into the correct card. The three cards can be examined.

Reciprocity: The four Kings and the four Aces change places instantly. Two handlings are included.

Hold the Mayo: The four Aces are produced one at a time from between two Jokers.
With over 2.5 hours of performances, in-depth instruction and the complete history behind each routine and sleight, Reflection is not simply a DVD on tricks, but an important course for the advancement of your card magic.  Shot in High Definition with multiple camera angles.  Includes a 10 page booklet for reference and complete history of each effect.  An amazing Dan and Dave Buck production.  Limited quantity available now at Tin City Magic.

Friday, April 20, 2012

ZIG ZAG ARM ILLUSION

Zig Zag Guillotine - Tora

Many magicians would love to feature an illusion in their shows, but don't because it isn't practical.  Here is a great illusion that you can take anywhere, do anywhere, and amaze everyone!

Show a small box, just large enough to hold an arm.  Push your arm through the box.  The audience can see your fingers wiggling as they come out the other side.

Now pick up a menacing blade, and cut through your upper forearm!  Leaving the blade in place, you take a second menacing blade and cut through your wrist.  Your audience will be gasping!

Despite your arm being severed into three pieces, your fingers are still wiggling!

Now, lift up the center of the box.  Everyone will be astonished when your arm between the blades has completely disappeared!

Remove the blades, and your arm is miraculously unharmed!  Your audience will be cheering at your amazing feat of magic!

A true one-person illusion.  You can perform this with your own arm, or use a spectator from the audience.  One performer uses it with his boa constrictor!

Zig Zag Arm Illusion features:

  • Completely Safe
  • Perform Surrounded
  • Use it in a Living Room or on the Largest Stage
  • Compact - Easily Transported
  • Using a spectator's arm, they are as baffled as the rest of the audience

On sale now at Tin City Magic!  Pick up one today, or have it shipped direct to your home!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

SAND SCULPTING FESTIVAL



Spectacular Sand Sculpting Festival and International Wine Tasting at Tin City!  Come on down from April 27th to May 6th and admire the amazing sand sculptures and taste incredible wines from around the world.

Watch world-renowned sand sculptor John Gowdy create a painting on a spinning canvas!  It's magical!

Tin City is an historic waterfront entertainment, dining, and shopping complex, located in Naples, FL, where US-41 meets the Gordon River.   Tin City Magic will be open every day of the festival so check out the great new magic available now!


MOGAR STAG HANDLE COLOR CHANGING KNIVES




The finest set of color changing knives is available at Tin City Magic!

You show a pearl white pocketknife.  Suddenly it changes into a blag stag handle knife.  In the twinkle of an eye it changes back.  Then it vanishes, only to reappear in your pocket.  You can hand it out for examination.  

The Stag 3 knife set is now the standard and is being used worldwide.
Everything is good about these knives.
They are used by Whit Haydn and most other professionals.  Everyone who has them is in love with them.  They are the Best...
The set consists of a White knife, a Black Stag knife, and a White/Black Stag knife.
Available now in limited quantities.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

SPIKE THE COIN



Nothing last forever, but this trick could because it's sturdily made of premium aircraft-grade aluminum.  A borrowed quarter is placed into a box just large enough to hold it.  Then metal spikes are pushed into the box, straight through the coin!  The spikes can be seen emerging from the bottom of the box.  The spikes are removed and the coin is unharmed.  Everything may be examined before and after.  Nothing added or taken away.  Includes aluminum box, spikes, and detailed instructions.  Easy to do and a great pocket trick.  Visit Tin City Magic today!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

METAMORPHO SPOTS



A classic of magic that offers comedy and amazement!

You display an empty black can with white spots, a solid black hanky, and a solid white hanky.
The two handkerchiefs are placed into the can.

You can now go through some great comedy byplay that will have your audience roaring!

Finally, with a wave of your hand the spots magically disappear from the surface of the can!
You remove both handkerchiefs, which are now spotted all over! 
FANTASTIC magic effect and easy to do.

Perform in a living room or on the largest stage.

Get yours today at Tin City Magic!

Monday, April 16, 2012

RAINBOW CHIPS

Quality Rainbow Chips - Plastic for sale

Show two black poker chips.  They are black on both sides.  Magically, the chips change color to red, green, blue, and yellow.  Then drop the chips into their hands and let them look!

A beautiful effect to watch and very easy to perform.  Nothing added or taken away!  A great effect you will enjoy performing, and under ten bucks at Tin City Magic!

Sunday, April 15, 2012

TIPS & TRICKS - CUPS & BALLS

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Cups & Balls is one of the most amazing effects in magic.  Tin City Magic has everything you need to perform a great Cups & Balls routine.

A beginner can do a good Cup & Balls routine with a brief amount of practice.  But many magicians go beyond that and create a work of art around one of the oldest effects in magic.

Add over 30 Tricks & Tips with Cups & Balls with this great instructional DVD.

DVD Contents:
Professional Routine
The Basics
Inertia Move
Fake Transfer, Take, & Put
French Drop
Classic Pass
Frank Garcia's Master Vanish
Holding Out Techniques
Finger Palm Load
Thumb Palm Load
Classic Palm Load
Tip Over Load
Loading A Nested Cup
ER's Advanced Stacking Move
Two Finger Steal
Cup Holdout
Two Finger Steal & Cup Spin
Nested Cup Steal
Little Finger Retention
Nesting Roll Steal
The Scoop Method
Pinch or Roll Method
Fake Roll Out, Fake Load
Fake Transfer Load
Solid Through Solid
Wand Penetration
Wand Penetration Variation
Cup Measurement
Ball from Empty Cup
Cup Roll
Ball Through Cup
Charlie Miller Move
Advanced Miller Move
Elevator Move
Click Move
Cheat Move
Flustration Count
Tip Off Move
& Much More!

Saturday, April 14, 2012

MASTER CUPS & BALLS

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The most demanded Cups & Balls by professional magicians and serious amateurs are available now at Tin City Magic!

Heavy chrome plated and with a heavy feel.  This set of 3 cups weighs more than a full pound!
The cups stack perfectly & the balls rest 3 on top of the cups with ease.

Each cup stands 3.75 inch high with a 2.5 inch cup opening.
Includes 3 Chrome Cups and knit balls.  Routines and DVDs sold separately.

Friday, April 13, 2012

MAGIC 1400s-1950s




This is a huge book in size and weight!  Over 17 pounds, 14.5" x 17.25" and profusely illustrated, it is a delight for the mind and eyes!

MAGIC 1400s-1950s celebrates more than 500 years of the dazzling visual culture of the world's greatest magicians. Featuring over 1,000 rarely seen vintage posters, photographs, handbills, and engravings in one 650-page volume, it traces the history of magic as a performing art from the 1400s to the 1950s. Combining sensational images with lucid and incisive text, Magic explores the evolution of the magician's craft, from medieval street performers to the brilliant stage magicians who gave rise to cinematic special effects; from the 19th century s Golden Age of Magic to groundbreaking daredevils like Houdini and the early 20th century vaudevillians.

Written by Mike Caveney, Jim Steinmeyer, and Ricky Jay, and edited by Noel Daniel.  An amazing gift and available today at Tin City Magic.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

CLOSE-UP PAD



Durable black close-up mat, professional size 16 x 23.  Offers a smooth surface for use with playing cards, coins, the shell and pea game, cups and balls, and much more.  Check out our large selection of close up mats and pads today at Tin City Magic!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

BAR BETS CONS & SCAMS



What better way to amuse your friends, meet new people, or liven up any gathering than with a few good "Gotcha's."  Folks will eagerly watch as you do these fun and elegant "bets" and stunts using items found in any restaurant, bar, reception hall, hospitality suite, or party.  Learn the ins and outs of these worthy gems from this excellent DVD.

  • Crystal Turnover Coin Pyramid
  • High Dive
  • Trading Places
  • Impossible Shot
  • Got you Covered
  • One the Edge
  • 3D Thinking Wooden Cocktail
  • and Much Much More!!!
Come to Tin City Magic and start the FUN!

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

SPY EYES



Spy on your friends and family!  Spy eyes allow you to see in any direction while looking straight ahead.  Get yours at Tin City Magic today.

Monday, April 9, 2012

MILLION DOLLAR MONTE

Million Dollar Monte DVD with Bicycle Cards

Based on an original effect by Thomas DeLand, MILLION DOLLAR MONTE is one of the cleanest and most baffling effects you can perform.  The Ace is never where the audience expects it to be!  Some of the finest minds in magic have come together on the DVD to create an amazing effect that is also easy to do.   Complete with the necessary cards on Bicycle stock and a nifty card wallet, MILLION DOLLAR MONTE is available now at Tin City Magic.

QUANTUM MECHANICS



Quantum Mechanics reveals Irving Quant's finest card magic and features a revolutionary new technique for controlling not just a single card, but multiple cards in a way you probably never imagined. He calls it the Distribution Technique, and in our opinion, unlocks a whole new level for card magicians.  The insane variety of tricks that are taught on this DVD truly are some of the most astonishing pieces of magic that can be done with your own deck or even a borrowed deck of cards.

What is the Distribution Technique?
The Distribution Technique is a utility move, like the Clip Shift, that can be applied to literally endless applications. On Quantum Mechanics, Irving explains many of its possibilities with several of his favorite effects.
Sleights:

Distribution Technique: Many of the tricks on this DVD heavily rely on this technique. It's a new priciple in card magic that allows for many new ideas. It's a technique for controlling multiple cards throughout the deck or the opposite of a multiple shift.

Thering Multiple Shift: Irving's method for controlling mulitple cards from the center of the deck to the top.

Atfus Variation: Irving's variation of the Atfus switch, a technique used to switch cards undercover.
Tricks:
Shotgun: Immediately after any four of a kind, let's say the Kings, are clearly shown on top, the pack is riffled causing them to vanish. The cards are then spread to show the Kings are now evenly distributed face-up throughout the deck.

Katana Spread: A mysterious production of four cards that visually appear face-up as the deck is spread across the table.

Pure Slap: The four Kings are face-up on top of the deck as the spectator places the four aces face-up throughout the deck. The cards are cleanly squared with nothing to see. With just a riffle of the cards, the Kings and Aces instantly transpose. The four Aces are now on on top and in the center are the four Kings. This is without a doubt the most direct handling of this classic effect. There is no setup and it can be instantely repeated.

Back Slap: Back Slap is a variation of Pure Slap that has fooled many magicians and is great for your most skeptical spectators.

Samurai Kut: From a shuffled deck, the cards are tossed onto a table. As the cards land, they break into four even packets. The spectator can now turn over the top card of each to reveal the four Aces.

Nyquist 1: The four Kings are placed face-up on top of the deck. Four selections are now removed and clearly inserted back into the deck. Everthing is squared. With just a riffle, the Kings vanish from the top. The deck is spread out to show the Kings are now face-up throughout the deck and directly next to each selection.

Nyquist 2: In this variation of Nyquist 1, having four selections isn't necessary. After the four Kings are removed from the deck, they are set aside. The deck is now spread to show all the cards are face down. The cards are squared and the Kings placed on top. With just a riffle, the Kings vanish. The cards are now respread to reveal the Kings are now face-up in different parts throughout the deck.

Ricochet: This is a beautiful version of Bill Goodwin's Slap Exchange. Continuing with the theme of four card transpositions, Ricochet delivers like no other. Similar in effect to Pure Slap, but with the most surprising kicker that leaves no explantion.

Ace Cutting 1: Irving's tribute to John Scarney's "Cutting to The Aces." After the cards have been thorougly mixed, you prove that no breaks, crimps or jogs will be used. You then proceed to cut to the four Aces.

Ace Cutting 2: Similar in effect to Ace Cutting 1, however, in this variation, you explain that the reason why you were able to cut to the Aces is because they were marked as you turn them over to show they're a different back design from the rest of the deck. It doesn't stop there though as you now turn over all the cards to show they're blank.
A quality production of Dan and Dave Buck, Quantum Mechanics is available now on an all region DVD at Tin City Magic.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

HAPPY EASTER

 


Happy Easter from everyone at TIN CITY MAGIC!

We are open from 10am-9pm on Saturday, April 7th, and then CLOSED ON EASTER SUNDAY, April 8th.  We open again at 10am until 9pm Monday morning, April 9th.

Now get out those egg bags!