This is a good DVD. Some of the effects require props and gimmicked items that you buy extra. I
like the basic content of the DVD, but some of it is just Paul's routine for already known effects
(Chicago Opener, sponge balls, Copper/Silver, etc.). In that sense it doesn't break new ground.
However, buy this for the Jeopardy effect. This is a great mind blowing routine. Audiences will
go home trying to figure out how you did this. I watched it several times and still couldn't figure
it out. Oh, and its EASY! No sleights, no fancy moves, no gimmicks, use any deck of cards...you
will be performing it in 20 minutes after watching the DVD. This is the kind of effect you will use
again and again.
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I got this as a bonus item from penguin. The dvd explains Mr. Green's act. I recently saw the act in
the Magic Castle and to be honest I wasn't very impressed. The best trick, in my opinion is
Jeopardy. The material is not original and better versions of most tricks can be found elsewhere
(books and dvds)better executed. It is not bad magic but I think you could spend your money better.
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I did not like every effect on this DVD, but I will tell you the effect that is worth the whole DVD
alone, Jeopardy.
In one effect you have a whole routine and you can switch up the patter and
presentation anyway you would like. I have done this various times and spectators truly love it. If
you perform at private parties and do little shows, I bleive there are many effects on here, you
could put every effect on this DVD into a routine and have a whole 30 - 45 minute quality show.
Overall completely worth it and the teaching and quality were great.
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I got this DVD as part of a Penguin Promo, and it has not disappointed me. I wasn't expecting a lot
since I had never heard of Paul Green, and the video style is a little drab, but other than that,
the material is excellent. Jeopardy completely fooled me when I saw it initially, and only now have
I discovered it's actually a take on a classic effect. Paul Green is a true worker, and it shows. If
you're interested in improving your card magic, also check out his DVD on the classic force! It's a
must-have.
4 of 5 magicians found this helpful.
I got this a few weeks ago. The tricks are very good, but the explanations on some tricks is poor.
Above between and below, is the trick I bought this for. The explaintion for a newer learner is
sadly lacking.
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This is a great DVD with loads of material you WILL actually use. Jeopardy is an absolutely
outstanding trick which I was able to learn in 5 minutes and went straight into my routine. I
actually got this DVD at the last UK Convention off the Penguin Stand. Within a couple of minutes I
ran straight into Paul Green himself! I pulled the the DVD out and asked him to sign it - when he
saw that I'd just got it he actually gave me his HOME PHONE NUMBER in case I needed any help! Now
THAT'S a great guy!
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I've been wanting this DVD for the past several years, and I finally got it while it was on sale. I
bought the DVD and also got access to the DVD through MyPenguinMagic. So, I actually watched the
whole thing before I even got the DVD in the mail. I would recommend getting the actual DVD because
it comes with the prediction paper for the Jeopardy trick. If you get the DVD download, you won't
get the paper. Although the paper isn't gimmicked, its nicely made and you won't have to make it
yourself.
Paul is a great performer and teacher. It was a pleasure watching him perform
in a few different settings like, The Magic Castle, in studio and what looked like a cocktail party.
His explanations were also very well done. Although, I would NOT recommend this DVD to a beginner
in magic. Simply because some of the sleights he teaches, he briefly goes over them, probably
assuming you should know them already.
Obviously the best trick and the reason I've always
wanted this DVD was the Jeopardy trick. Very easy to do and its something I will definitely perform
as a closing effect, or if I were to do just one trick, this would be it. Other card tricks which I
really liked were, Here, There, and Chicago Too and Coming Together.
The coin work was
also good although I'm not much of a coin guy. I do want to note that for two of the coin tricks
you need special coin props for them. If you're into coin magic you probably already own them.
Flying Eagles and Above, Beside, Or Below were my favorites. And then he had a nice sponge ball
routine and a great rope routine that combined two classic rope effects.
I give this DVD 5
stars and here are 5 reasons. 1, Watching and learning from a great performer. 2, A great teaching
style that was right to the point, clear and understandable. 3, The Jeopardy routine. 4, Real
world, practical material. And 5, if nothing else, just a great value and variety of material.
Thanks for reading.
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
Buy it just for the first effect
Awesome trick
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The stand alone trick on this dvd is jeopardy. For the price of the dvd you get a lot of material.
Not everything on here is going to be your number one trick but there are good tricks on here. I
would buy it just for jeopardy. Jeopardy is very good and and very very easy to do. The dvd comes
with the paper in the trailer. Overall i highly recommend it.
2 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
This DVD has a lot of good stuff. There is a really good coin routine that you can use that is easy
to do and will amaze your spectators. The best part of the whole DVD is the trick Jeopardy and is in
my opinion worth the price of the DVD alone. What makes this trick so good is that a lot of it is
completely controlled by the spectator. They determine how many cards are reversed. This is a really
powerful mentalist trick. Buy this video and I'm sure you'll agree that it's well worth the money.
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Jeopardy Is Worth the Price of this DVD
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One of my new favorites!
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