World's Greatest Magic - The Secrets of Packet Tricks Vol 3. (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Unlocking the Power of Packet Tricks
Step into a captivating world of card magic where fewer cards mean more astounding possibilities. While often perceived as a modern innovation, packet tricks — card effects utilizing a small number of cards — boast a rich history dating back to the late 1800s. Far from being a lesser form of conjuring, well-conceived and expertly performed packet tricks can often outshine full-deck routines in their visual impact and sheer impossibility. This volume dispels any dismissive notions, revealing how a small bunch of cards, combined with the wisdom of the masters, can transform you into a formidable "packeteer." Prepare to discover the secrets that make these compact illusions so incredibly powerful and memorable for any audience.
Dive Deep into Volume 3's Masterpieces
On "World's Greatest Magic - The Secrets of Packet Tricks Vol 3," you’ll gain exclusive access to an incredible collection of small-packet card magic, presented and explained by some of the most respected names in the field. Witness Bill Malone's super-powered rendition of Paul Harris's 'Reset,' where Aces and Kings incredibly transpose in a stunning visual display. Paul Wilson guides you through an in-the-hands version of Nick Trost's classic, where a spectator's chosen card mysteriously has a unique colored back. Pavel introduces his imaginative card-eating turtle, a delightful routine where four selected cards vanish visibly, seemingly 'eaten' by an animated prop. John Guastaferro enchants with 'Leap Frog,' a charming sequence where four frog cards transform into princes and back again. Michael Ammar shares the intricate storytelling of Brother John Hamman's 'Twins' using just a few cards, while Dan Fleshman delivers a sweet interlude as four Aces instantly morph into four Spades and then the four Kings. James Swain's modern classic showcases four Queens, each with a different colored and designed back, culminating in a surprising finale. Finally, Michael Ammar closes the volume with Dai Vernon's timeless classic, where the four Aces magically turn over one by one. This DVD is an essential resource for any close-up performer looking to add high-impact, versatile, and unforgettable card magic to their repertoire.
Original Specs
It seems to be commonly believed that the genre of card magic known as packet tricks - that is, card tricks that use a small number of cards rather than the entire deck - are a relatively recent invention in the history of conjuring but this is not the case. While it's true that packet tricks became insanely popular in the magic community of the 1960s and 70s (Jon Racherbaumer even coined the word "packeteer" to describe magicians who specialized in these types of tricks), effects with a small number of cards date back to the late 1800s. Though many use the term "packet trick" disparagingly, the truth is that, if well-conceived and performed, they can often be more astounding than effects performed with an entire deck of cards. Don't underestimate the power of the packet! Armed with just a small bunch of cards and the wisdom gleaned from the masters on this DVD, you'll be a "packeteer" in no time!
On Volume 3, you'll meet a number of magicians performing and explaining small-packet card magic that any close-up performer would be proud to add to their repertoire. Bill Malone starts off with a super-powered version of Paul Harris' Reset as the Aces and Kings keep changing places in startling and visual ways. Paul Wilson continues with an in-the-hands version of Nick Trost's classic effect where the spectator selects a card and it's found to be the only one with a differently-colored back. Then, Pavel introduces his audience to a card-eating turtle that visibly "eats" four freely-selected cards while John Guastaferro shows off four cards with pictures of frogs that turn face down one at a time and then into four princes before finally turning back into frogs once more. Michael Ammar uses just a few cards from an ordinary deck to spin the tale of Brother John Hamman's Twins while Dan Fleshman presents a short and sweet interlude where the four Aces turn into all Aces of Spades and then instantly change into the four Kings. James Swain then performs his modern-day classic where four face-up Queens are each shown to have a different back color and design than the other three, whose backs are alike. As a finale, all of the Queens are shown to have different backs. Michael Ammar then closes out the volume with Dai Vernon's classic effect where the four Aces each turn over one at a time as if by magic.
