Magic Tricks

Any time I can find a multiple-effect DVD that gives me at least 3 good effects on it, I call that one a winner. It's a sad state of affairs, but the facts are that many magic DVDs are filler with a couple of gems in there. "Steal This DVD" has seven effects on it, and more than half are worth watching, while a couple aren't.

"Xplode" is a gem. Easy to set up, easy to perform, and easy to create (minor craft skills required). The thing that makes this worth it is the fact that you don't see this kind of reveal in any other effect. Your spectators will be caught off guard. "Think Ink" follows suit with another great reveal, though the item needed to make it work is getting harder to find now. '

"Wager", "Book Smart" and "Breathe" will probably find their way into your act as well if you are looking for something off the wall to perform.

What I like about this DVD is the fact that it's not all just card tricks that repeat the same "Is this your card?" reveal at the end. Five of the effects on the DVD are indeed card reveals, but they are different enough that if you them it won't feel like you're doing card tricks, if that makes sense.