Live Without a Net by Richard Osterlind and LandL Publishing (DVD)

Richard Osterlind Live . . . Without a Net Richard Osterlind . . . Captured Live in Reno NV For the first time on DVD youll see Richard Osterlind in his natural performing environment presenting startling mentalism and amazing magic for an audience made up entirely of people who happened to be frequenting a casino in Reno Nevada. First youll first see him perform a full evening stage show in a comedy club and for the guests at an exclusive after-show party. Finally youll witness some incredible street magic-style performances for passers-by in the concourse of the casino All of the performances on these DVDs were shot without any retakes or editing for you to accurately see what a top pro can do in actual working environments Then Richard along with co-host Jim Sisti delves into not only how these amazing effects were accomplished but also the real secrets of what makes this material so effective for lay audiences. Its all live…and without a net Disc 1 – The Stage Show Linking Rings – Richard uses Dai Vernons classic Symphony of the Rings as his entertaining opener. He proves that magic and mentalism can be mixed effectively in a performance to win over the audiences approval Spoon Bend – Here Richard segues into some of his classic spoon bending techniques to set a more serious tone for the performance. Watch how strong this routine plays for a lay audience Mental Epic – Richard uses the standard Mental Epic effect with the Ronnie Gann finish showing how strong classic mentalism can be. Then he destroys the audience with his own double-climax ending Par-Optic Vision – This is the routine with Richards Dynamo Deck that recently wowed Internet audiences. A spectator draws cards Richard names out of his own pocket It looks totally impossible Q amp A Act – If ever there was a routine that proves you can read minds this is it The classic Dunninger routine is presented by Richard with a few modern updates. The Addition Effect – Richard does the classic Add-a-Number effect using ordinary articles. Again a classic Dunninger routine is re-created in a modern setting Combination Padlock – An original routine by Richard where audience members choose the correct numbers to open a combination lock in a new and novel way.

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Bryces Screen by Paul Osborne (Book)

Paul Osborne illusion plans are conceived with the buildercollector and performer in mind. We outline the working construction and performing of each illusion. All plans are drawn on 15 x 20 paper using US Standard measurements easily converted to metric measurements using a metric conversion chart. These are real prints and because they are drawn to scale any measurement can be verified with an architects scale. We feel that our plans look equally at home on your workshop bench or your magic library…. Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Scams and Fantasies With Cards by Darwin Ortiz – Book

Darwin is one of the worlds leading sleight-of-hand performers with cards. Hes also the author of some of the most important magic books in recent years Cardshark At the Card Table The Annotated Erdnase and Strong Magic. Scams amp Fantasies with Cards is destined to take its place alongside these others as a modern classic. In this new hardbound 235-page book he reveals thirty of his finest card creations yet. Highlights include Great new work with a memorized stack. Not just mental effects but commercial and mind-blowing effects accomplished with your favorite memorized stack. Darwin considers The Zen Master one of the most powerful effects he has ever created. The Color of Money pushes the classic Follow the Leader to a new level of impossibility and impact. If you never liked Oil and Water Ultimate Oil and Water will make you a believer

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