Magic Tricks

Ok, my curiosity got the better of me and I bought the download and honestly, I'm rather disappointed. It seems like they took this section out of another collection of tricks to be sold separately (the "Legend Series", or something?).

This is really for beginners, as he's reintroducing a classic (and it's a great classic, to be sure). It's the same instruction, just with different focuses on the sleights from “Easy to Master Card Miracles, Volume 1”. It's a higher resolution, and he adds a bit more detail on some of the sleights, even talking during the over-the-shoulder demonstration, but he left out a few pointers from the old version (not really anything major). The biggest departure from the old is that this download was missing "The REAL Secret" that the old DVD provided (about 30 seconds long; just in case, I won't discuss that part).

If you want the old DVD, find it here. I was recommended this by my local magic store, and the guy there said that it's for beginners who already have some sleight of hand (like a one-handed cut) and really want to master performance and building a routine, using the old classics. (NOTE: Do not understimate the "REAL Secrets" sections! As an enthusiast myself, they've made my performances SO much better!)
Michael Ammar - Easy to Master Card Miracles - Volume 1
http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/106

In short:

People who have the old version: I'd recommend against it, unless you're REALLY curious about the one or two additional pointers M. Ammar gives, or if you're a fan of his teaching and want some nostalgia :)

Beginners just wanting a one-off: Get this and be introduced to one many of us have learned from. Have fun with this!

Beginners wanting to make their magic a whole lot better: Get "Easy to Master Card Miracles - Volume 1". Trust, the "REAL Secrets" line sounds as hokey as all get-out, but it has a whole lot more to offer for you than if you were randomly collecting routines without a guarantee of helping you get better with your presentation and sleights. Find out why he's so highly regarded here!

Basically, I paid $5 for a hi-res version of the old and for the assurance that Michael Ammar is still alive and well. It's great that he added a couple of pointers here and there, but not big enough to spend money on, really.