To watch Tommy Wonder is a study in master magicianship. Wonder's thinking on magic is so nuanced,
so polished and so evolved. You may look at this DVD and think, "what, only five tricks?" First,
they are five awesome tricks. Some of the best, close-up magic performances ever captured. The
price of the DVD is worth it just for the performances. However the value in this DVD is just not
in the tricks but in the thinking behind the tricks.
Wonder is a perfectionist. Every word
and movement has been refined. There is nothing left to chance in his routine. There are no wasted
patter lines or movements. This is a master course in misdirection, audience management and magic
theory.
First thing to note is that the degree of difficulty is quite high. However, do
not let that discourage you. Even if you never perform any of these tricks, you magic will be
better for having studied this material.
Of all the tricks, the Tamed Card is the most
accessible to intermediate cardicians. Tamed Card is Wonder's version of the Wild Card routine. If
you plan on learning this, be sure to pick up a Wild Card set. Wonder goes so far as to carry four
prepared packets while doing walk around. The whole reason is to perform magic on an entirely
different level - for the random spectator that is watching you perform close up magic from a
distance.
The other gem on this is Tommy Wonder's Two Cup, Cups & Balls routine. This is
a master course on misdirection. Even when you know it's coming, his misdirection is so strong that
it is very hard for even a magician to catch. Highest recommendation!
