Magic Tricks

Max puts a lot of love and care into all of the effects he shows on this set. While he does perform every effect, if you try copy his performances you'll have a bad time. Max has a very distinct style and an impeccable sense of audience management. Instead, listen closely to the explanations. He gives you every thought and subtlety that goes into the effect. Take the methods and find your own way to perform them.

I'll also say a lot of these routines are longer and more suited for the middle of a show. A couple may even be good closers. Most of them will require some preparation beforehand, so if you're looking for hard hitting propless mentalism, look elsewhere.

My favorite part by far was the series of interviews. It was incredible to listen to the reflections of a one-of-a-kind master. The level of love and care he has for the craft is astounding, and it's wonderful to hear him be himself. A Fabulous Monster is also a very interesting piece, and seemingly only available on this set as it's been taken down from streaming.

The reason I took off one star is that for $150, this should be a Blu-ray set. It is a culmination of Max's career thus far, and should be celebrated as such. I would have loved to have been able to see all of the content in high definition. Even when this was made in 2017, this shouldn't have been cost prohibitive. Heck, I'd even part a bit more for the option.