Magic Tricks

This was a great DVD set. Many of the routines are applicable to close-up and stage. Although his performances can sometimes be drag on a little too much, Marc's DVDs contain a number of interesting routines and ideas. Some of my favorite routines on this set include:

1. Staple Gun Routine
In this routine, Marc has three unloaded staple guns and one that's loaded. After the staple guns are randomly chosen by three spectators, three of the staple guns are fired over the hands of each respective audience member, while the last one (being the loaded one) is stapled into a block of wood. Although the performance of this routine doesn't fit my style, I'm sure that many people would find this routine very appealing because it adds a danger element to your show.

2. In the Shadow of Banachek
This is a really great coin bend where you can show the coin actually bending in front of the spectator's eyes. And immediately hand it out for examination with your hands empty. I have added this presentation to my professional close-up repertoire.

If you are interested in mentalism, then I'm sure you will find at least one routine that you will be able to use. If you are not interested in mentalism, then I would just pass on this one.