I'm surprised by some of the recent negative reviews for this DVD set. But I guess I shouldn't be
surprised. Too many magicians are looking for showy 'look at what I can do' type trickery (take a
look at the rising of XCM). Simon's type of magic isn't about showing off, it's about entertaining.
The emphasis is on teaching and coaching STYLE - no easy task. No, these DVDs doesn't contain the
most innovative moves available, but it contains invaluable advice that applies to how you should be
approaching your craft and art. He teaches how to create truly memorable moments in his audience,
not how to fool fellow magicians. Penguin gives it a 'must have' award over Sankey and Wilson (and
their own excellent Born to Perform DVD, for that matter) for a good reason: it's THAT bloody good.
Outstanding!
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