The only downside to this product is some older quality video and the contemporary prices mentioned
in the video (Certainly not going to find many of the items mentioned here for the prices mentioned
here, but alas time passes and inflation inflates!)
The upsides on the other hand are
many. Tom has really put out a quality product here. Between the two DVDs you are getting about
three hours of content, split into three types.
You get a show-and-tell where Tom goes
into detail on different types of cases, ranging from small leather bags to carry a couple of
things, to a attaché or briefcase, all the way to full busking tables with utilities, gimmicks, and
little bits of business built right in. I doubt one could watch this and come away without an option
to meet their venue and budget.
There is also a sit down interview with Tom wherein he
discusses the ins and outs of being a professional magician. He impresses just how much "business"
there is in "showbusiness", and lays out the kind of work you will have to do if you want to be a
pro. Beyond just the qualifications, Tom imparts a wide array of tips and anecdotes that will help
you to build a strong, professional, and marketable reputation.
Lastly, there are the
performances. While this is not a DVD of a thousands tricks, there is some magic taught here. While
it is not likely anything long time performers will not have seen before, Tom has chosen a strong
collection of magic that exemplifies the type of effects one should be performing to come across as
masterful and professional.
While these three segments could have been shown one after the
other, instead they are well edited together, breaking up what would be a long look through dozens
of cases with some high energy performances or some sage professionalism tips.
Overall, if
it sounds like it may be the DVD for you, it probably is. You won't learn a thousands tricks, but if
you are thinking of going pro or need magic cases and tables, you likely already own a thousand
magic tricks. What you will learn are dozens of ways to store, transport, and display magic, how to
do it professionally, and how to go about getting paid to do it. Buy it. (Note: Like any magic
product this will not make you a professional on its own. Being a professional magician takes a wide
array of skills that you will need to learn in non-magic settings.)
Fantastic Material, Well Taught
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