This has to be one of the best Penguin Live lectures ever.
Wayne has offered a great set of
tricks that are fully workable, play for small or big audiences, pack small and deliver huge. I
think anyone who gets this will find at least two effects that can go straight into their
repertoire. The range is so varied and the teaching so thorough.
Although some might be familiar
with some of the effects, nuances and detailed insight are offered by Mr. Houchin and elicited by a
much involved audience son that no stone is left unturned. If some others were not familiar with
Wayne's work, this would be a great chance to fully acquire premises, methods and presentation
related to some staple effects (Thread, Coin in Soda Can, Single Needle).
While I seldom
appreciate lectures where the performer talks about previously independently published effects, as
most times they simply happen to hint at and bounce people back to the DVD/download, by simply
watching this lecture one can get all they need to go out and perform (after a good and wise deal of
practice, of course).
Personal favorite? Drawing to impossible location. Simple and versatile,
it's an awesome way to get the audience involved.
One trick I didn't really love was Influence,
as I think there are other premises, methods and presentations that could work better. Still, it's
solid and I'm sure many will dig it.
Outstanding from all points of view
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