Magic Tricks

First off, yes two of the tricks are on Small Miracles (also a great DVD).

Second, some of the tricks do require an extensive setup.

So why the great review from me?

First off, because Helder Skelter is one of my favorite tricks to do. It never fails to get amazing reactions. Never. It's either the first or second effect I do with cards no matter who I perform for. And it's impromptu. No less than 5 magic moments. Every move is motivated, but the most important part is the structure of the routine. It is structred to lead spectator's down various paths and then surprise them and this moment of surprise is when one of the hardest moves in the routine is done. It's a lesson in on/off beat and clever routining for misdirection. Misdirection is only good if the audience isn't aware they are being misdirected.

Also, the tricks that are repeated on this DVD and Small Miracles are still great to see again. Plus I think the handlings are much more streamlined.

The greatest thing however is the thinking behind everything. Not the "how" but the "why". If you ever watch a routine of his, you can immediately see how all of his moves are motivated. None of the sleights come off as sleights because there is a natural motivation to do them. This is what strong magic is made from. This is what is on the dvd.

Small Miracles is great too don't get me wrong, but I think the theory in this DVD is so valuable. And it does have some amazing tricks that aren't on Small Miracles. I have both and am extremely happy.