Commercial Killers by Chris Congreave (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Elevate Your Craft with Commercial Killers by Chris Congreave
Step into the world of high-impact magic with "Commercial Killers" by Chris Congreave, a stunning collection meticulously produced in hardback by Haresign Press. This isn't just another magic book; it's a treasure trove of 28 super commercial routines designed to be performed straightaway, ensuring you're ready to captivate audiences with minimal preparation. Chris Congreave, renowned for his practical and powerful effects, delivers a masterclass in close-up magic that spans cards, coins, and mentalism, making this an indispensable resource for any serious performer.
Routines Designed for Real-World Performance
Each routine in "Commercial Killers" has been carefully crafted and road-tested to guarantee maximum audience engagement. Discover eye-popping packet tricks perfect for stand-up strolling, like "Blank Monte" and "ESP Stroller," or delve into brilliant prediction effects such as "EDC" which uses everyday objects, and the stunning "Lucky Number." Card enthusiasts will revel in visual masterpieces like "Card in Tin," a shockingly visual twist on a classic, or the hilarious yet impossible "52 to 1." For the strolling magician, an essential essay on structuring a close-up act provides invaluable guidance, alongside practical workers like "Trade Show Quick Trick."
Expert Endorsements and Unmatched Value
The caliber of "Commercial Killers" is echoed by seasoned professionals. Michel Huot raves, "I have all Chris' books, but this one. Wow! You could literally add all of these in your repertoire. These are simple to understand yet, all of those tricks are killers." Gary Jones, who has personally road-tested several effects, adds, "There are effects in this collection for the hobbyist and the professional, plus the tips and advice too. Awesome." From clever takes on classics like "Gambler's Nightmare" to innovative originals such as "Acme Portable Hole," this collection promises to equip you with a repertoire of powerful, audience-tested routines that will leave a lasting impression. "Commercial Killers" is more than just tricks; it's a complete guide to performing engaging, memorable magic in any setting.
Original Specs
Beautifully produced in hardback by Haresign Press, 28 super commercial routines that you will want go out and perform straightaway. Cards, coins and mentalism effects. Plus an essay on performing close up magic in a "strolling" environment.
The routines:
Blank Monte - An eye popping packet trick, in the hands, perfect for the stand up strolling performer.
Prediction Packet - A quick prediction effect using a small packet of cards.
ESP stroller - This should be a release in its own right, another in the hands packet effect.
EDC - A brilliant prediction effect that you will carry with you all the time, uses everyday objects.
52 to 1 - A "comedy" prediction that suddenly becomes an "impossible" one.
Pack in hand - A wonderful transposition effect where the spectator ends up holding a full pack of cards when moments before they had a single one.
Wolverhampton Opener - Like the Chicago opener, but with a bit of Wolverhampton humour...
I'm not lying - A great lie detector effect where you can have a LOT of fun.
Lucky Number - A prediction effect that will leave them stunned.
Coin Prediction 3 - An off the wall coin and card effect.
An essay on putting together a Strolling act.
Red Hot - A commercial card routine with a thought of card to wallet finish.
Card in tin - A shockingly visual twist to a classic plot.
Card in tin, table routine - Card under tin, pack under tin then card in tin. Chris has been killing his audiences with this at his gigs, a real worker.
Trade show quick trick - When working trade show stands, this is the trick that Chris uses. Quick and powerful.
Stickman Stan rides again - A really lovely stickman effect that has an ending no one will see coming.
Not another stickman trick? - Yes, you guessed it...
What's mine is mine - A super clean packet effect.
Big fat sandwich - A card sandwich effect, with a twist...
Kickback Jokers - A kickback routine, using Jokers....
Which hand prediction - Use on its own or as a climax to a "which hand" routine.
Card box killer - A super visual ending to any card routine.
Black and white monte - A really lovely "in the hands" variation to the classic effect "Color Monte" using regular cards.
Acme portable hole - It's like a cartoon coming to life, leaving the spectator with an impossible object.
Jokerama - Another great strolling effect using Jokers and a spectators signed card.
Cutting personalities - A great take on the classic spectator cuts the aces effect.
Not Chosen by Gary Jones - A great effect by Gary Jones, Chris has just made it much more visible so it's super visual and great for large tables.
Gambler's Nightmare - A great inside look at card cheating, that will leave them scratching their heads. Oh, and you can personalise it too.
QUOTES
"I have all Chris' books, but this one. Wow! You could literally add all of these in your repertoire. These are simple to understand yet, all of those tricks are killers."
- Bravo Chris - Michel Huot
"I have been lucky enough to have seen most of the effects in Commercial Killers, and I have Road tested at least half a dozen of them myself. All I can say is the purchaser is in for a real treat. There are effects in this collection for the hobbyist and the professional, plus the tips and advice too. Awesome."
- Gary Jones
