Magic Tricks

I've been counting down the days until this lecture was released. Anthony Blake explains routines that he has performed live and on TV. On the surface, a lot of them are basic staples in the realm of Mentalism.

But the subtleties and the real thought that has gone into each routine is where Anthony has cut the diamond to its full brilliance.

I enjoyed the format of going back and forth watching the performance for real people (and oooh....were they "real") and cutting to the explanations. It was sad only 5 were in attendance plus the full crew, because I would have loved to be there. Perhaps Penguin will consider releasing the commentary heard while they watched the performances?

NO CARD EFFECTS! All of the effects involve people's picks of locations, emotions, numbers, other people, etc. revealed in numerous ways.

But I believe the true lessons taught are not even spoken of. It's watching Blake onstage, the interactions with his participants, and his preparedness in making those participants comfortable on stage. These things are only learned through the many years of his experience performing in the real world. That's where the real gold for me was.

I don't how much material from this lecture is already on his 4 DVD set through GrupoKaps, but I know there is much more there and I will (finally) be purchasing that soon.

In closing; basic staples in mentalism polished by touches and years of experience that one will utilize immediately. If you want "new tricks", there's a guy with a Rubik's Cube next week.