Magic Tricks

After reading this lesson I thought it would have been Impossible for Dan to make magic out of these tricks. Somehow in only a way Dan can he did so and with style. I’ll be going through effect by effect to give you a feel for the lesson.

The Wondering Handkerchief (4/5)

Effect: A handkerchief jumps from pocket to pocket and Dan’s routine ends with a comical climax bound to knock your socks off.

Notes: This was my favorite ideas/effect of the lesson as it has great potential to be a funny routine. Dan reworks this odd ball effect and turned it into a great bit of funny business with a spectator.

The Silk and the Flame (4/5)

Effect: A silk is produced in a flash of fire (not taught) and is vanished. A lit candle is transformed into the missing silk only to reappear lit.

Notes: For the right performer this effect could be dynamite. Dan teach you the ins and outs of this effect and teaches you how to make the special something you will need to make this effect happen. If this effect isn't you style its ok as it was very enjoyable to see Dan’s thinking behind this classic. It’s one cool routine.

The Candle, the Silk and The Paper Tube (3/5)

Effect: A lit match transforms into a large silk handkerchief. The handkerchief is vanished. A candle is taken from a stand and is made to transforming into the silk gone just moments ago. The as a bit of final magic the candle reappears on its stand.

Notes: This is a variation on the Silk and candle theme. It’s a nice visual bit, and Dan teaches how to light a match with one hand and a clever in the hands vanish of a large handkerchief. Both are very interesting ideas and I loved the vanish. Dan also goes over several other ways to achieve the vanish.

Elusive Silk (1/5)

Effect: A silk jumps and changes color in this odd routine. Two silks then change color and a surprise ends this interesting routine.

Notes: This trick is in Dan’s Words is “Pretty Stupid” and I agree. In reading the original in Tarbell it is a poor attempt at comedy. In Dan’s quest to perform and teach every trick in the book, he makes this effect as good as it can be by creating a character for it. Dan gives a few tips on spring loads to make up for this less than stellar effect. He also shares a gag that may work for some characters. On this journey we will encounter some less than stellar effects but Dan makes it easy for us to enjoy.

Overall magic with Handkerchiefs was a challenging lesson to update but Dan did so with style and performance charm. If you like the sound of this lesson and liked the demo video, I urge you to buy it and give it a try.

~The Magic Of Conrad