First off, I want to say that the tricks themselves are really good. However the DVD is not. The
menu screens are a mess, and the camera guy should not quit his day job because he obviously has no
idea what he is doing.
If you are new to mentalism then expect to have to go buy some more
stuff. If you don't know any method of getting info from a spectator then expect to buy even more
stuff. For example a method of peeking, impression pad, or info on how to do a good center tear,
cause this DVD doesn't provide that info for you.
As far as the tricks themselves go they are
pretty easy and are very very good. Probably some of the best mentalism effects you are likely to
find.
I recommend the tricks, just make sure you have an exsisting method of getting info from
the people you are doing the trick for.
14 of 17 magicians found this helpful.
It was ok...just ok. I got it mostly to see some performance examples and presentations for the
center tear. This DVD doesn't actually teach the center tear, but if you already know a good
version, he does have some pretty well thought out presentations for it that may appeal to you. It
was nice seeing some actual performances with the center tear. The method feels a little bold at
first, so seeing someone pull it off successfully can help give you the confidence to try it
yourself.
11 of 12 magicians found this helpful.
Hi! This is your official PenguinMagic reviewer, B_Magic.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Into the Abyss is an awesome DVD that I really felt good about purchasing. If you are intrigued
and thinking about picking this one up, I'd definitely add this to cart now. The effects are great,
and the DVD is just fun to watch as well. Bonus, you get some insider performance advice from Oz
just by watching him as he performs these miracles.
A couple things to watch out for. These
effects, though great, really do depend on your ability to perform them well and SELL them to the
audience. In a nutshell, you need to be able to engage the audience, otherwise these effects could
end up as yawners in the wrong hands. Also, while all the effects are really good, there was only
one in particular that I thought was stellar, and it's the only one I felt I would perform myself.
That said, I felt that the DVD was well-worth the purchase and I enjoyed learning the effects.
Perhaps the other effects are things I can tweak and can fit into my arsenal later.
Add to
cart.
B_Magic
8 of 10 magicians found this helpful.
These are such great ideas! I use the stapled prediction with so many different prediction effects.
I still fool both my magician friends with this prediction! The tape recorder is fantastic! I like
to merge the tape recorder and stapled prediction into one effect, most people are so convinced they
don't even bother to try how to work it out. I only gave it 4 stars because while Oz is an amazing
magician, I thought his mentalism performances seemed too much like magic effects. Other than that
it's wonderful! Go buy this!
6 of 7 magicians found this helpful.
This is an awesome DVD; the material on here is so strong. I use a variation of Ultimate Vacation
all the time and it always KILLS. Ever since I watched this DVD, this has been my "go-to" when
someone asks me to do a trick. Although it does take some practice to get the moves down so that
everything is smooth, it it well worth it! There are so many different ideas and routines you can do
with this. You will not regret buying this DVD!
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
I'm not a big mentalism magician, but the teaser video got to me. I wasn't disappointed. Oz has a
great teaching style and while I haven't mastered all the methods on the DVD, it compelled me to
begin adding some mentalism to my routine. This is a great DVD for some simple, yet effective
mentalism.
4 of 4 magicians found this helpful.
Wow... MAsterpiece routines... Just wonderfull. I got 3 words for you "ADD TO CART".
I have
amazed people all over mexico city with this. This rocks for just 34.95$!
5 of 7 magicians found this helpful.
Oz explains some great presentations and takes on the classic mentalism gem, the prediction. His
routines are all strong, great for walk around and small groups and even small stages. Nothing
terribly new in terms of technique, but other than that its a great DVD.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
Nice effects but only 3 of them. Nice they have different settings but it feels like a filler to me
to extend the length of the DVD.
Plus the camera work is extremely poor for the
performances. I own a video production company so I am a little more aware of techniques. These
camera guys make it harder to watch the performances to see what is going on. Learn how to shoot
better people or OZ get someone better. It hurts your productions.
Very clever tricks.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
All 3 tricks are basically the same. Each routine requires the same method (not taught on this
DVD). The 3rd trick also requires the purchase of another item.
Biggest rip off ever.
I'd give 0 if it were an option.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.