Magic Tricks

This is an outstanding DVD for people who love to practice. If you're serious about learning magic with finger rings, get it. If not, don't. If you think you're going to order this DVD today and be doing these tricks at the party on Friday, you're probably in for a shock.

Even the 'most basic move' on the DVD- more of a utility move than a trick- will probably take you at least a couple weeks of fairly diligent practice to get presentable. At one point Antoine recommends that you stop practicing to rest your hands if they start getting sore. I think that's how serious this video assumes you're going to be about learning the material.

The manipulation is sensitive to things like the shape, material, and weight of the ring, so odds are you'll find yourself buying at least a few rings (hopefully cheap) before you find one you want to stick with. No, it doesn't come with the gear ring, but you can find them online and they work great.

That being said, if I had to name my ten favorite magic tricks to practice, eight of them would probably be on this DVD. If you love to practice manipulation the DVD has some absolutely spectacular tricks and will give you the vocabulary to start putting together your own tricks and routines.

In most cases the effects are instantaneous and entirely visual. They're hidden with technique rather than misdirection. There's so much material that you're bound to find at least effect that will leave you obsessed with being able to do it as well as Antoine.

It's a dry video. Antoine's accent can make the narration difficult to understand sometimes. He comes across more like a college professor than a magician in the video- direct and to the point. There's no performance footage with audiences. It's really just the intro you see in the preview then Antoine lecturing and demonstrating.

I love this video so much I almost don't want to recommend it to people. I don't think many people have seen ring tricks or the sort of speed that's possible with them. It's also worth mentioning that most coin tricks will work with good rings.