Lucky Killer Magic

Occasionally, in the course of performing at a gig, one gets extremely lucky and creates impossible magic. This happened to me last week during one of my restaurant gigs. 

The Miracle Card Trick
I was performing at a table and was going into the second phase of a card trick, which required me to force a card. I forced the card, had it returned to the deck and immediately controlled it to the top. Controlling the card wasn’t necessary, but I do this out of habit. 

A college kid immediately wanted to shuffle the deck to “make sure.” Since I already knew the card, I handed the deck over to the spectator. As I complimented the spectator on his shuffling technique, I noticed that he didn’t change the position of the top (forced card). When he was done shuffling, he rested the deck on the table. 

Improvising during the moment, I was ready for the big revelation. 

The Big Moment 
I pretended to read the spectator’s mind and came up with the identity of the card - phase one. But now for the big closer. I stated how the spectator had mixed the cards and I hadn’t touched the deck since. And what if he had somehow shuffled the card to the top? 

A little more build up, the spectator turns over the top card and discovers that it’s his. Jaws drop and I’ve accomplished the impossible. I pick up my deck and move on. 

After performing at a couple of other tables, I walk by and the spectators are still talking about the trick. I guess I’m a wizard (or just extremely lucky - but I won’t let my spectators in on my little secret). 

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David Kwong on Fox's PItbull's New Year's Eve Revolution

I recently posted a link to Dan White's amazing performance on FOX's Pitbull's New Year's Eve Revolution. This time, it's David Kwong performing mind-reading for Pete Wentz & Rocsi Diaz at the Thompson Hotel, Miami during the same show. 

Justin Willman on "The Late Late Show"

Justin Willman was on my list of Ten Magicians to Watch in 2015. He recently performed on CBS' "Late Late Show" for some kids and the results are hilarious and fun.

You can watch the video here.

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Fantastic Video Performance: Dan White on Fox New Year's Eve Countdown 2015

It's a new year and already, one of the best magic TV performances of 2015 has already happened thanks to Dan White after his appearance on "FOX New Year's Eve Countdown 2015." 

White's prediction effect is a stunner and it has the added strength of being virtually "Youtube-Proof" to those who want to rewatch and figure out the secret. Well done.

Review of Tommy Wonder's "Two Cup Routine"

On this DVD, Tommy Wonder himself teaches his outstanding two-cup routine with the cups and balls. The video was not recorded for publication but as a private teaching session for Netherlands magician Leo Smetsers.

Bags and Balls

It’s no surprise that the amazing Tommy Wonder has a superbly entertaining cups and balls routine that’s filled with finesse, and there are comic elements with the bag that originally houses the cups and balls. The routine is short and sweet and every move and impeccable segment has been thoroughly and meticulously planned. 

The demonstration and tutorial videos are single camera shots. But you can definitely understand what’s going on. Explanations are brief and there are lots of moves.

There are no discussions about the props or even the types of balls used in the routine. Many subtleties go unexplained and you’ll have to work these out yourself. One should already have sleight of hand skills with cups and balls to best learn from this DVD.

Audio is surprisingly good, however, the presentation is in Dutch with English subtitles. For those of us who don’t speak Dutch, it is distracting to try and read the subtitles and concentrate on the action. But hey, if this is the only way to watch the legendary Tommy Wonder, so be it. 

True Wonder
It’s a joy to watch Wonder’s handling of the props - he’s so loose and natural. Even if you don’t learn Wonder’s routine, you will probably learn some bits to add to your cups and balls routine. 

It’s indeed a pleasure to watch the master, Tommy Wonder, in action. This DVD allows you to appreciate his legendary skill.

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