I have watched through the lesson, but there is so much content that we “magicians” typically don’t
pay attention to, I thought it wise to go over this one multiple times. To make this easy I decided
to convert the lesson into an mp3 where I can listen to it over and over again. I refer to this
lesson as my therapy for being a magician.
This lesson brings so many elements together to
create the moment, the effect. I sometimes forget about the importance of the why because I’m so
interested in the how. Man is it cooler to have the entire package instead of the battery that runs
the machine. I mean, a battery is cool and important but that’s not why the gadget is cool. Just
as the method is incredibly interesting it’s not nearly as interesting if there is a wonderful
reason for the effect besides “check me out”. Don’t get me wrong, I want to be “checked out” (so to
speak) if it’s positive attention. But I would rather have the moment be more magical then just
“see how cool I am”. This lesson really drives that home for me. Hence the repeated listening in
my car time and time again.
Dan Harlan is a genius, truly a genius. Subscribe to this if
you want help in learning how to be a better magician. I saw one review where a gentleman had
mentioned he thought one particular lesson had so much preparation that it wasn’t worth performing
the effects. I 100 percent disagree with that review. I feel that in the last few years going
through these lessons that I’m just now learning what it takes to truly be a magician. The fun that
goes into the work, that goes into the understanding and the pride when you have a finished a piece
of magic is so much more rewarding. It’s as though my relationship with magic is deeper due to the
extra dedication that I put into it. Dan Harlan is my couples counselor and magic is my mistress
(it’s okay, my wife knows).
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This is a must for any performer. Information given in this lecture is as important as the working
of any effect. This will take your magic from just a trick to entertainment. If you are interested
becoming an extraordinary Entertainer here is step one!
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
This course started off by differentiating someone who does tricks and someone who is a magician.
This lesson is essential for magicians.
I learned the basics of lighting - I went from
knowing nothing to knowing something. I learned how to handle different types of stages. I learned
how to avoid dead time. Surprisingly, I learned a really good tip on standing still. There is a
conceptual portion near the end that I'll be revisiting. All of the advice is made up-to-date, and
it notes the changes since the book was written. The lesson is mainly about stage performances but
there are lots of things that apply to all forms of magic.
Problems? There is some material
repeated from earlier trick-less lessons. There is nothing on sound effects.
It is
entertainingly put together and a joy to watch. Dan Harlan clearly put a lot of effort into this
one.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
This lesson doesn't contain tricks but true magic is more than tricks or selights or effects. Dan
completely understands this and takes you through the finer theatrical points of magic. Dan teaches
each segment with the detail and humor you've become accustomed to while at the same time delivering
hard hitting information. This lesson was enjoyable to watch from start to finish and is a must for
all performers as I'm sure everyone can take away something from this lesson.
I would have
loved to see Dan explore small travel savvy options for lighting, backdrops, music systems etc for
the performer who wants to present their show in different venues (banquet halls, house parties,
etc), but over all the lesson is a wonderful class on magic theatre. In a world where tricks reign
supreme it's refreshing to see someone focus on the art of theatre.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
I enjoyed this detailed
Dan explained so many thinks about stage. I recommend this lecture to
people who are not doing stage too
BUT it ended suddenly when dan was explaining practice
and rehearsal
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
I have been a subscriber to the Tarbell series since it started and have watched them all. Some of
them are really good and others are great. This one is beyond great! If you are looking for a new
double lift or some new slant on the pass, look earlier in the series.
However, if you are
looking for "real secrets" that can take your entertainment to the next level, this is the one you
want. To say that Dan knows his way around the entertainment world is an understatement an all of
this shows up very clearly in this lesson. The information here far, far exceeds the price. No one
should pass this up. It is GOLD!
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
Love all the material in this series
This is another video from Dan Harlan in the Tarbell series where traditional magic isn't being
taught but the lesson(s) are just as important as a move. This is easily one of the best
magic/non-magic downloads you can buy (along with lesson 34 - Routining a Show). I learned a LOT
more and found the information to be insanely useful. You don't have to be a traditional magician to
have these - if you're a walk around magician, a mentalist or just know a couple of card tricks - if
you take this information and use it, you could be performing amazing and engaging magic.
I was a theater major... many, many decades ago. I loved getting this refresher course from Dan. It
brings back so many memories. I even learned some stuff because the technology today is so much more
advanced. I wish I had some of these new gadgets and toys at my disposal in my days.
Loved
the whole thing!
I was a theater major... many, many decades ago. I loved getting this refresher course from Dan. It
brings back so many memories. I even learned some stuff because the technology today is so much more
advanced. I wish I had some of these new gadgets and toys at my disposal in my days.
Loved
the whole thing!