Abbott's 1992, 1993, 1994 Get-Together Highlights Video Set (Instant Download)

Step Back in Time with Abbott's Get-Together Highlights

Immerse yourself in the golden era of magic with the Abbott's 1992, 1993, 1994 Get-Together Highlights Video Set. This extraordinary three-volume digital collection offers over five hours of captivating magic performances, insightful lectures, rare interviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses from three iconic Abbott's conventions. Now available as an instant download, this set is an indispensable resource and a treasure trove of historical footage, featuring legendary magicians and unique acts that are hard to find anywhere else. Relive the excitement, learn from the masters, and own a piece of magic history with this unparalleled collection.

A Glimpse into Magic's Past: The 1992 Get-Together

The 1992 highlights reel, spanning approximately two hours, plunges you into a vibrant world of magic. Witness Harry Blackstone Jr. perform his famous Vanishing Bird Cage and a close-up rope escape, alongside a revealing TV interview. Experience electrifying evening shows featuring greats like Howard Hale, Trevor Lewis, and Kovari. Dive deep into lectures from masters such as Tom Mullica, who shares his signature card routine and hilarious Sight-Savers, and Johnny Thompson, with his uncanny impressions of Slydini and Dai Vernon. The Close-Up Show showcases intimate magic from Phil Willmarth and David Williamson, while Jim Steinmeyer dazzles with his brilliant jumbo Three Card Monte. The grand finale features Karrell Fox, Terry Herbert, and the hysterical Huda Putz routine by Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica.

Unforgettable Moments from 1993

The 1993 collection, running for about one hour and 40 minutes, continues the legacy with an equally star-studded lineup. Marvel at the artistry of Franz Harary and Senor Rey in the Wednesday Night Show. Join Al The Only, Bibik, and Karrell Fox on a fascinating tour of Colon Cemetery, exploring the final resting places of renowned magicians. Learn invaluable techniques from George Sands' rope sequences and John Cornelius's flash paper production. The 'Vent-O-Rama' offers humorous conversations and bits, while Aldo Colombini teaches intricate ring on rope sequences. Experience diverse performances from Marcello Contento, Joe Harrison & Lisa, and The Magic Plumbers, culminating in a benefit show with Jeff Boyer and The Hamners, and a Saturday Night Show featuring Gene Anderson and Dale Salwack.

The Best of 1994 & Beyond

Concluding this spectacular set, the 1994 highlights, approximately one hour and 30 minutes, bring more magic marvels. Simon Lovell explains his 'Fake Luminous Readers' bit in a lecture, while the Close-Up Show features Jose de la Torre and Simon Lovell himself. The Thursday Night Show showcases talents like David Kaplan, Pavel, and a return appearance by Harry Blackstone Jr. Enjoy performances from magic stalwarts such as Billy McComb, Al Cohen, and Greg Frewin in the Friday Night Show, and Karrell Fox, Mitch Williams, and Goldfinger & Dove in the Saturday Night Show. Throughout all three volumes, you'll discover segments with local magicians and guests performing, offering a unique, unfiltered look at convention camaraderie and diverse magical styles. These videos go beyond the main stage, revealing trademark routines and spontaneous acts, ensuring an entertaining and educational journey for any magic enthusiast.

Original Specs

This three-volume set of streaming videos includes more than five hours of magic performances, lectures, tips, jokes, interviews, tours and even lecture segments from the 1992-1994 Abbott’s Get-Together conventions. Full of historical performances that are only available here.

Abbott's 1992 Get-Together Highlights:
►Harry Blackstone Jr. is interviewed for a TV show and performs the Vanishing Bird Cage and a rope escape close-up.
►Wednesday Night Show: Howard Hale, Col. Bill Boley, Trevor Lewis, Kovari, and Harry Blackstone Jr.
►Trevor Lewis Lecture: Trevor demonstrates a very funny Kid Show version of the cards across with cards and scarves.
►Thursday Night Show: Jamal Keys, Sylvester The Jester, Robert Baxt, Meir Yedid, Terry Herbert, and Chezaday.
►Tom Mullica Lecture: Tom performs and teaches the card routine he always opens his shows with. He also demonstrates his Sight-Savers routine, the do-as-I-do bar gag, and many cigarette bits. You will also experience all the hilarity that runs through the lecture.
►Johnny Thompson Lecture: Johnny does his very funny impressions of Slydini and Dai Vernon performing magic.
►The Close-Up Show: Phil Willmarth, David Drake, Obie O’Brien, Mike Hillburger, and David Williamson.
►Jim Steinmeyer Lecture: Jim demonstrates and teaches his brilliant Three Card Monte routine with jumbo cards.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Terry Herbert, Jeffery Atkins, closing the show are Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica doing their hysterical Huda Putz routine.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours.

Abbott's 1993 Get-Together Highlights:
►Wednesday Night Show: Stephanie Griswold, David Caspian, Franz Harary, Senor Rey, Gil Scott, and Stuart & Lori MacDonald.
►Al The Only and Bibik reminisce about previous Abbott’s conventions and take you on a tour of the Colon Cemetery, with Karrell Fox, where many famous magicians are buried.
►George Sands Lecture: George performs and teaches some of his rope sequences.
►Vent-O-Rama: Some ventriloquists have conversations, tell jokes, and do bits.
►John Cornelius Lecture: John demonstrates and teaches his flash paper production.
►Thursday Night Show: John Sterlini, George Sands, Marcello Contento, Aldo Colombini, Stunt Johnson Theatre, Joe Harrison & Lisa.
►Aldo Colombini Lecture: Aldo performs and teaches some ring on rope sequences.
►The Close-Up Show: Peter Tappan, Aldo Colombini, George Sands, Dave Neighbors.
►Friday Night Show: Ron London, Dr. Thiet, Franz Harary, The Magic Plumbers.
►Saturday Benefit Show: Jeff Boyer, Adam Burton, Manfred Thumm, Bob Jepson, The Hamners.
►The Dealers: Manfred Thumm, Bob Little, Dave Cresey, Marcello Contento, Mike Powers, Randy.
►Ray Massecar and Stewart James who have attended the Abbott’s Conventions since the beginning reminisce.
►Saturday Night Show: Gene Anderson, Dale Salwack, Karrell Fox, Carl Garray, Amos Levkovich, Kohl & Company.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Abbott's 1994 Get-Together Highlights:
►Simon Lovell Lecture: Explains his Fake Luminous Readers bit.
►The Close-Up Show: Jose de la Torre, Simon Lovell.
►Thursday Night Show: David Kaplan, Pavel, Invisible Inc, Chris Jakway, Harry Blackstone Jr.
►The Dealers: Abbott’s, House Of Fakini, Mike Powers, Duane Laflin.
►Friday Night Show: Earl Ray Wilcox, Dick Stoner, Billy McComb, Al Cohen, Jamal Keyes, Greg Frewin.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Mitch Williams, Jim Oakley, Goldfinger & Dove.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The shows feature highlights from each performer and not their entire act, whenever possible their trademark routines are included in their entirety. Throughout the video there are segments with local magicians and guests performing for each other. You will see some amazing and entertaining magic that you will enjoy.

A Meir Yedid Magic Product. Produced by MVN. Original release date: 1992, 1993 and 1994. Combined running time: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes.