Available from http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk
For many many years now magicians have been weaving stories using a deck of playing cards to illustrate their narratives in funny and surprising ways. While not necessarily magic these demonstrations when performed by an engaging and interesting performer can be very magical.
In this collection youll meet five performers each with their own individual take on this longstanding card magic tradition. Up first is David Regal who weaves a tale about a visit to a night spot of questionable repute. Michael Ammar then performs and explains Eric Meads great story deck routine notable for the impression that it leaves on the audience that the story the cards tell is being improvised on the spot by the performer. Bill Malone is next with his signature version of Sam the Bellhop who also shares every single false cut false shuffle and flourish used in the routine - the elements that make his routine such a modern-day classic - all in minute detail. The tale of Sam the Bellhop is then revisited in very hilarious fashion by Doc Eason who keeps the audience on edge by making them think the routine has gone spectacularly wrong but naturally brings it to a smashing conclusion. Finally Eugene Burger charms his way through the classic Diamond Jack routine suitable for close-up or platform and then shares some great tips on memorizing and performing a story deck routine that can be implemented no matter which version you choose to learn.
If you (or your audiences) are tired of the standard pick a card - any card.. approach adding one of these classic story deck tricks to your repertoire will add a great deal of texture to your performances. And whats more audiences seem to love them.. and what more can you ask from a card trick
After Hours - David Regal
A Night at the Improv - Michael Ammar
Sam the Bellhop - Bill Malone
Sam the Bellhop - Doc Eason (performance only)
Diamond Jack - Eugene Burger
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