World's Greatest Magic - Selfworking Card Tricks Vol 2. (Instant Download)

Introduction to Effortless Card Magic

Card magic has captivated audiences for centuries, offering an endless array of baffling illusions. While many assume extraordinary dexterity is required, "World's Greatest Magic - Selfworking Card Tricks Vol 2" shatters that misconception. This essential DVD dives deep into a collection of powerful card effects that primarily rely on ingenious mathematical principles, clever card setups, and subtle misdirection rather than intricate sleight of hand. Whether you're a budding magician or an experienced performer looking to broaden your repertoire, these routines provide a perfect blend of impact and accessibility.

Unlocking Effortless Astonishment

Forget countless hours spent perfecting finger-breaking moves. This volume focuses on tricks that practically work themselves, allowing you to concentrate on presentation and audience engagement. You'll explore fascinating concepts like controlled stacks, clever counting systems, and psychological subtleties that create mind-boggling outcomes with minimal technical effort. Imagine stunning your spectators with effects where their chosen card miraculously appears, or an entire deck seemingly untangles itself from a chaotic mix – all achievable without complex manipulation. A touch of basic handling may be present in some routines, but the core mechanics are built for ease and reliability.

Learn from the Masters

This exceptional collection features a lineup of some of the most respected names in card magic, sharing their unique takes on "self-working" marvels. Witness Allan Ackerman not only find a spectator's card but also all four Aces, and discover Johnny Thompson's compelling routine where the magician's card unerringly locates a selection. Daryl demonstrates his uncanny ability to identify cards by touch, while Harry Lorayne mystifies with a card penetration through its own case. Michael Ammar teaches a magical method to straighten a hopelessly mixed-up deck, and Larry Jennings shares one of his most cherished effects. Each master offers invaluable insights into performance and theory, transforming seemingly simple procedures into unforgettable moments of magic.

Elevate Your Performance

Even the most seasoned magicians understand the value of "self-working" effects. They provide crucial texture to a magic set, offering a refreshing contrast to more technical pieces and serving as reliable backups. With the knowledge gained from this DVD, you'll always be prepared to perform astounding card magic, even when caught off guard. When someone hands you a deck and asks, "Show me something," you'll have an arsenal of incredible, easy-to-master tricks ready to amaze and amuse, leaving a lasting impression on any audience.

Original Specs

Magic with playing cards has always held a deep fascination for performers and audiences alike, most likely due to the almost infinite variety of effects that are possible with them. Everything from sleight of hand to topological tricks are all potentially a part of the magician's arsenal and somewhere in this broad spectrum are card effects that almost work by themselves.

On this DVD, you'll see a number of powerful card tricks that rely not on knuckle-busting manipulation but rather, on mathematical principles, stacks, and subtleties, aided in some cases by very minimal, basic sleight of hand. Allan Ackerman starts things off by finding not only the spectator's chosen card but the four Aces as well. Johnny Thompson follows with an effect where the magician's card finds the spectator's selection while Daryl relies on sensitive fingertips to remove cards from his pocket that reveal the identity of an audience member's card. Harry Lorayne causes a playing card to mysteriously penetrate the card case while Michael Ammar demonstrates and teaches a way to magically straighten out an impossibly mixed-up deck. Allan Ackerman returns with a magical game that the performer always wins while Johnny Thompson offers his version of one of card magic's all-time classic tricks. Daryl reappears with a small packet mentalism gem while Larry Jennings performs and teaches one of his most-beloved effects.

While there's really no such thing as a self-working card trick - you still need to learn the procedures and rehearse an interesting presentation - it remains that a simple trick without the use of sleight of hand can be a deadly weapon when slipped into a card magic set. These kinds of effects can add texture to a magic performance and with the tricks you'll learn on this DVD, even if sleight-of-hand really isn't your thing, you'll always be ready to amaze and amuse when someone slides a deck of cards over to you and says, "Show me something..."

The Four Aces - Allan Ackerman
My Card Finds Your Card - Johnny Thompson
Secret Mathematician - Daryl
Interdimension - Harry Lorayne
Slop Shuffle - Michael Ammar
The Magical Threes - Allan Ackerman
Easy You Do As I Do - Johnny Thompson
8 Card Brainwave - Daryl
Impossible - Larry Jennings