Magic Tricks

This really is a wonderful DVD. The only defect is that the instruction...while the best out there...is too brief. But the overall system is a good one, a one-performer system capable of moving the ball in three dimensions, and of giving the ball a life of its own. No offstage assistants needed.

As with all floating ball routines, though, it takes a tremendous amount of work. No shortcuts here.

This floating ball method does not pack small. But this DVD gives you the ability to get ready in just a couple minutes once the necessary basic rig is mounted before the show. So you can be the closing act of a show, and leave the stage free for other performers.

Be aware that while some IT and a gimmick are included with the DVD, there's a lot to buy. You need a ball (I use the Orb by Thomas Moore), standing rigging, and some hardware, none of which come with the DVD.