Magic Tricks

Here we go Dark Series #3! He's Not Here:

I recently had the honor of being in Jamie Daws Tackling Terrifying Taboos - ALAKAZAM Academy Special October Course. I'm not bringing it up in promotion of Alakazam, although you all should know they create the most incredible experiences you could ask for if you have purchased their products or looked into the academy - nothing like a lecture. The reason i touch on this is Jamie shared many things during the Academy course I cannot reveal or discuss especially on a product review here - but he did perform this effect for two people sitting down , also played the trailer and finally - most importantly went through every aspect of this new Dark Series #3 HE'S NOT HERE. It is so well though out, designed and created in a way that you will be spinning and racing with patter ideas, props to add, creating a horrifying experience for everyone you perform this for.

You either like bizarre/ haunted effects or you don't. However; I do expect to see the typical Penguin Magic comments of people complaining about how it doesn't do this, or that - its too long... well I hate to break it to all you complainers, it is NOT about the props. This kind of magic is all about the storytelling, the vibe you give the setting, think of the sound/ music you want to give the moment. You want to create a setting, and set the scene as if you are taking place in that moment. Don't just rely on the photos you see in the video. YOU have to be creative. If this sounds like too much work, OR you don't like sit downs creating a nice haunted atmosphere then I would say this or any of haunted bizarre effects are NOT for you. I buy knowing that this is just the story, the props may do some cool things - but it all goes back to your presentation.

He's Not Here, is another 5/5 straight into my bizarre repertoire! If you love haunted things then you will love this. Don't hesitate, just order before Penguin sells out. I did purchase this from Alakazam as I check Penguin Magic's New Arrivals daily, and saw they got this in stock after I already ordered it from Alakazam. I can't recommend this highly and strongly enough. And if you want to have something even more of a horror effect to check out, look at FREAK by Dave Forrest Full52. Just released and I wrote a review for that as well, which is a 3 principle phase combining a T&R kind of card routine but with photos, and then a color changing - except turning that concept into photo changing , similar to hes not here and a kicker ending.

You can add Hauntings and Bizarre touches to all of your magic and every trick you pick up. It is how you present it. If you buy something, don't just get the effect - listen to what they say and go out , perform it prematurely because you want to perform it (not saying what the routine of anything may be) However I am saying if you sit with the magic you are using even the 52/1 deck, Double Cross, Coin effects - think of a story or a patter you want to go about and see what other props you might need, less may be the best! Though give it some time and that is my strongest advice with this kind of magic, especially with He's Not Here, as I am tired of hearing the complains about things not being "not haunting enough or theres too much storytelling", that is the genre of magic you are looking at right now. It isn't for everyone, but it is something that people are not doing every day. If you like it, Buy HES NOT HERE & Stop reading my review ! After you see my teaser I give you if you are a Jamie Daws Dark Series Fan - for the upcoming #4 that was performed & explained, going to provide a larger outreach i predict to more than the bizarre/ haunted magician as the props are amazing and that alone people will love... but don't forget the presentation!

P.S. On the Alakazam Online Academy, when Jamie went through the course - I will not reveal, but only say that there is a DARK SERIES #4 already on the way and it will bring more people who arent big "storytellers" Into Jamie's work because of the props, what it does and the theme. It is brutally horrifying and I cannot wait for that one to release as well :)

Enjoy, Thanks Penguin Magic, Alakazam & Jamie Daws !
- Andrew