I am sure the video course was envisioned with great scepticism due to the Herculean task ahead.
However, Dr Harlan Tarbell completed an even more onerous task many years ago by putting the course
into word. When completed this will surely also be like swimming across the English channel or Roger
Bannister breaking the 4 minute mile.
Upon reflection, who else could have completed such an
undertaking? I draw many blanks, maybe the late Pat Page, a younger Johnny Thompson, the genius
Byron Lappas? Dan Harlan, seems to be perfectly positioned in his platform at Penguin where he is
submerged and interacting with many great magicians. His enthusiasm is unmatched, his knowledge
vast, his love of magic burning and most importantly, as he states he is a generalist, able to
harness the best in any domain of legerdemain.
This response is merely to encourage Mr Harlan
along his record breaking attempt. We need to recognize when genius is at work. And bravo that he
is not afraid to criticize the course where necessary, and more importantly to add his own modern
touch, This is a boon for us.