This is quite the lecture. Rick packs as many tricks as you should probably pack into a 2.5 hour lecture (and then some). I strongly feel, anyone that gets this will find some value in at least half of the lecture.

For me, I'm not a coin guy, but you bet I'm adding some of these effects into my normal routine. The 'Which-Hand' Criss-Cross is a powerful move that when executed well, will kill your audience. It's a fairly simple move that will take a little practice, but will convince your audience you're a master sleight of hand artist.

My full review of all the effects are below:



TRICKS WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS

1: Shrink & Clone:

Pretty cool trick. More of a ‘party’ style trick since you’ll be at home or someone else home, unless you carry a microwave everywhere you go. I will probably only do this at someone else’s house after having a few adult beverages.

2: Knifed Necktie:

I love this, I will most likely perform this effect impromptu in situations I’m wearing a necktie. It’s a great effect for a silent act who’s normal attire is a suit and tie. However, I think you could develop patter easy enough to fit this into a parlor routine.

3: The Wipe-Away Tie:

Great quick visual effect. Get ready to work on your ‘mime’ skills. I am certain I will do this effect from time to time.

4: Starter Box:

Rick shows a matchbox trick that is surprisingly simple and leaves you clean at the end of the effect. I am not a magician that likes to carry a lot of miscellaneous props around with me (for example table hopping or cocktail hour magic) however, if you ever come across a box of matches, this effect will not only fry their brains, but will only take about a minute to set up. By definition I don't know if that is considered 'impromptu' but it is close enough in my book. Its a great tool to have for when the right situation arises. OR - just carry a matchbox with you and you're ready to go.

5: Red Sea Chi:

At first, Red Sea Chi was a let down, because anyone that's had a science class has probably done this at some point or seen a video on youtube of the milk swirls and food coloring. However, it's Ricks method of distracting the audience by disproving the method, and then secretly adding the gimmick that makes this effect more magical. Ultimately, I love the new handling of this and will definitely perform it at some point.

6: Wormholope:

Wormholope is technically a trick, but what I took away is a slight subtlety that can essentially create miracles if you apply it to other methods. I've had similar ideas like this, but Rick easily put this into perspective with how powerful an effect like this could be. Most will probably overlook this effect, but for me this might be one of the highest values for me to adopt an idea to my own style. I love this one.

TRICKS WITH COINS

7: Coin-Through-Shirt:

I love this quick and easy effect. So much so, I have performed it about 8 times in the past two days which is not normal for me to do immediately after learning an effect. It’s safe to say this is something I will continue to use often and definitely have found value in.

8: The ‘Which Hand’ Criss-Cross: A dumb joke becomes an amazing illusion before the spectator knows what hit her.

This will take practice, but once I have this effect down, I will consider a $40 investment WELL WORTH IT! I have seen other methods of getting a small object to switch hands quickly like this (usually while sitting at a table) However, Ricks handling of this while standing up will FRY BRAINS when you get it down. Which to me and my performance style, is well worth it. Thanks so much, Rick for sharing this with us.

I hate coin tricks. So, any teaching video that has them are always glanced over for me. However, Rick really changed my mind and converted me and makes me want to adopt some of these effects he teaches. I think the main point on why I am so attracted to them is because he ditches using quarters and half dollars and introduces poker chips. REAL poker chips. No gimicks. The 'coin' through shirt is great value for me, so I will start adding this to my routine when I need something quick and startling.

As for the rest of the coin tricks, like I said above, I’m not really a coin guy, but his take on the George Dollar bill is good.

TRICKS WITH CARDS

13: Floater:

I really like this method. I’m not one for having gimmicked cards in my routines, but this is pretty fun and cool to do if and when I feel like doing something different. It looks amazing and is easy to make.

14: Oral Fixation: Bite the center out of a playing card and magically spit it back together. Don’t blink!

I made this gimmick today and played around with it a little bit… This is pretty darn cool. And the startling restoration is surprisingly easy to pull off. If you love card magic, this will be valuable to you. This could have easily been it’s own download for $10-15.

15: Eating George:

16: Ambitious Miscall :

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this new take on a classic utility move I already do in my ambitious routines. So, I know if you do ambitious, you will love this.

17: Signed & Swapped:

The thing I hated about French Kiss is that only one card could be selected by the spectator… Rick solves that issue here and I love it! Another routine going straight into my routine.

18: Fortuity:

At this point… if you do ANY card magic, and you haven’t bought this lecture… you’re really missing out….

19: Interactive Poker Deal:

Practically self working. If you do any "poker" routines, or have wanted to do one this will be valuable to you.

20: The Lax Cut

Did you purchase this lecture yet? If not… just do it for this utility alone… Seriously, just do it! This is surprisingly easy and works amazing. Can be done with a borrowed deck and done impromptu without creasing cards. You can literally be blindfolded and cut to whichever cards you previously lost in the deck. Very good move. I'll be using this.

Different strokes for different folks. I did not find anything I would use. I have several of Rick's releases-some are great some are ok. I was looking forward to the lecture but it left me a little flat. Also I found the Wizard War's segment boring.

There are a lot of 5 star reviews - I am wondering if I watched a different lecture. I think you could find better value else were - my opinion only

I give Rick 5 stars for being the creative and enthusiastic person he is.

what I took from this lecture what is the amount of information that he shared about handling miss conception somebody holding a coin in one hand when it's really not and leading them to believe it's there and then exposing and body language and different methods and different ways of handling coins because Im a coin guy and I really liked the handling of the poker chips I thought I saw every sleight of hand trick in the book but I always like to see different variations and rick lex for me has become one of my favorite well I can call him a magician because he's really an inventor I just learned that but I also think he is a great magician I would highly recommend this DVD oh I'm sorry this lecture ' advanced or not because the amount of information that's on it is so useful I think it's actually a little bit more valuable than the magic tricks but I definitely will use the poker chip effects and the microwave oven trick that's pretty cool' anyway highly recommend this lecture and for 20 bucks you can't beat that thank you Rick.

The description is one of the most detailed I have seen lately, it is true thay you might only like the cards section or the everyday objects section but for me I will use probably %75 of the effects and %100 of the knowledge he was sharing and maKe It my own its like a mixed bag of lollies you may not like all the types or flavours equally but they're all good to eat.

What can i say about this lecture other than its great! If you are new to magic , buy this! If you arent new to magic , buy this!!!! Over 2 hours of great tips tricks and so much more.. great job

So Glad Rick put out a lecture. I love all the stuff he puts out on Penguin so I couldn't wait to see this when I heard he was doing a lecture. He has lots of tricks and better yet a lot of ideas on the tricks he does.
He states that he hopes you get at least one thing off the lecture you will use all the time and so far I have 3 and I am not even into the card part yet.
I am only half way through it but I am watching every part not skipping anything so it is taking me longer to finish it with my busy schedule.
I think new to magic and been doing magic for years will all enjoy this lecture.

i love Ricks magic, most of my favourite being on this instant download. I have bought a few lectures in the past were usually alright. But this download shows you 20 tricks, one of my favourites being oral fixation, which i think Rick could have easily released by itself for at least 10$. The main reason i love this is because Rick is just a cool guy, and he explains everything in great detail. Buy it!!!!!

This is a great lecture packed with tricks and principles that are great to learn and great to brush up on. I really enjoyed the simple tricks. Coin Through Shirt, Signed & Swapped, Fortuity and Rick's Cut make this well worth the purchase price. I highly recommend this.

An amazing collection of great tricks from a great creator. This video is rich with content, advice and performances that straight away had me reaching for cards, coins and my neck tie!

There is a huge 20 TRICKS included across a variety of genres - something for everyone! The methods are fun to learn and the video is entertaining to watch.

Highly recommended!

I am thankful to be one of the first people to recieve this lecture and man oh man is this thing packed full of goodies. It starts off with Rick in his kitchen showing you a great party trick with a bag of doritos that will amaze any one. He then gos into non-card and non-coin magic which I love to perform. He then shows you behind the scenes peeks of his TV show Wizard Wars. And Im glad to say the sneak peeks did not disappoint. He also go's over a bit and restored card you can do with a borrowed deck which looks insane. As well as other card and coin magic tricks. He then shows you his performance at Jeff Mcbride's Wonderground and talks about what he did well and what he did not so well on.
Over all this lecture is a great change from the whole p3 studio lecture and is great for beginners and advanced magicians alike. BRAVO RICK.