Issue 27 - July 09
The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent
Michael Vincent
Available from www.alakazam.co.uk
Price: £34.99
I’ve been a fan of Michael Vincent ever since I watched his International Magic lecture on video tape many years ago. So when the three disc DVD set ‘The Classic Magic of Michael Vincent’ dropped on my doormat for review I was eager to see what was in store.
Michael is well known for being one of England’s finest professional magicians and the only person in history to be crowned The Magic Circle ‘Close-up Magician of the Year’ three times. Watching these DVDs it’s easy to see why.
Disc one focuses on parlour magic. There are routines with Cards and Coins, a version of Slydini’s ‘Knotted Silks’ and there’s also Michael’s Cups and Balls routine.
‘The Intuition Speller’ is one of my favourites from this first disc - a simple spelling routine that is completely impromptu. Based upon a Harry Lorayne effect this is one that you WILL use.
Disc two continues with a close-up session in the bar. This really is close-up magic at its best. Every routine on this disc is fantastic. ‘Brainwave My Way’ is worth the price of the DVD set alone. Other effects on this disc are ‘Pandora's Paradox’, ‘Vincent Aces’, ‘Foursome’, ‘Match Made in Heaven’, and ‘Prologue to Triumph’. You could easily make a living performing the material from this volume.
Disc three concentrates on the performance of magic and begins the ‘Pathway to Excellence’. Accompanied by Alakazam’s Chris Harding, Michael discusses how to improve your own magic via mentoring and practice drills.
Also taught on this volume are Michael’s methods for Controlling a Card, the Double Lift, the Palm, the Top Change, Forcing and False Shuffling. Also covered is the excellent One Hand Bottom deal which really does look like real magic.
This is a DVD set that should be in everyone’s collection. I hope this is the first of many more new releases from one of England’s finest professional magicians. PS
What’s Hot: Excellent routines and advice from a real master.
What’s Not: Nothing.
Star Rating: *****
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