The premise is simple: Max Maven spends a few minutes in the supermarket and comes out with a
complete act. And believe it or not, that's exactly what happened.
If you're into
mentalism, then you've heard of Max Maven. Actually, even if you aren't, you've probably heard of
him. Max is somewhat famous for his sinister-looking appearance, which actually covers an incredibly
intelligent man with a passion for magic. This DVD set shows you exactly what can be done when you
have to come up with something quickly and can only use the items on hand.
There are
several effects taught here, and the amazing thing is that the teaching DVD (the second in this
2-DVD set) is so in-depth you'll know every nuance of Max's routine and why he chose every
particular action. This isn't just "here's how it's done", but is more like "here's why it's
done"--which helps you as a magician to create your own effects later.
Most everything here
can be done within a few minutes of watching it. While you probably won't do his complete routine,
you'll probably find parts that immediately resonate with you. He does a sort of book test with
magazines that I particularly liked.
This is an expensive set, but worth it.
The entire act costs less than the DVD!
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