Video clips (download) in Magic & Mentalism: page 17

Have you ever seen the paper puzzle where you try and find a hidden message or picture without tearing or ripping the folded paper? If not, you can see it here:

You'll be taken step-by-step in this instructional video as you learn to make The Paper Paradox (without any complicated origami folds) for your own fun (and/or marketing). You'll also receive an MSWord template for customizing to your own message (download from the digital shelf). Prospects sure keep this puzzle longer and show it to more people than any business card.

1st edition 2018, length 6 min 30 s.

This is a revised version of the classic Parade Of The Kings packet trick from the 1970s.

Four blue-backed cards are counted face down and the performer explains that these are the four Kings. Two spectators between them decide on one of the Kings. Immediately the magician spreads the cards to reveal the chosen King has now magically turned face up.

But there is a further surprise when the back of this King is shown to have also now changed to red.

Then there is a final kicker when the other three face-down Kings are turned face up to reveal they are in fact three blank-faced cards...

Paus stands for Palm Addition Utility Sleight. First published in Applications. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 7min 31s

The Peek A Boo pass is a slow motion cover pass. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 7min 7s

This is a steal from a peek without any side jogging of the card. The card ends up in gamblers palm. (Also part of Move Mastery 3.)

runtime: 6min 2s

The Pelli Spread is a move that allows you to show several cards in a spread or small fan while hiding one card. A similar type of move, although the mechanics are different, is the Ascanio Spread.

1st edition 2024, video 5:20.

This is Peter Pellikaan's version and handling of a flushtration-type count. That is, you show the same card multiple times but due to the handling it appears you fairly show each card of the packet.

1st edition 2021, video 1 min 56 s

Frank Pemper developed this wonderful deck switch. Being able to switch out a complete deck opens up endless possibilities.

runtime: 2min 8s

This technique was taught to Steven by the late Paul Chosse. It allows you to do either a perfect In-Faro or Out-Faro.

runtime 6min

A trick with four half dollars. The four coins travel one by one from one hand to the other. The last invisible transfer takes place into a closed spectator hand.

You will need an expanded shell to do this effect.

runtime: 6min 11s

Few people know that there is a secret assistant in each deck of cards. “Secret Assistant” is a little helper for card magicians. It will definitely help you find the chosen card. The card can be signed. The gimmick can be used for other tricks. The gimmick requires various supplies to construct.

1st edition 2020, length 18 min.

Learn how Docc Hilford flies first class when he only has coach tickets. A crash course in palm reading spiced up with magic.

Recorded live at the Convention at the Capital 1998.

runtime: 9min 48s

A demonstration of "Invisible Palming" leads to a selection magically traveling into a wallet the spectator is holding. As a kicker, the selection is actually inside a folded photocopy of a hand with the selection printed on it. Commercial magic at its best.

Despite the strong effect this is relatively easy to intermediate level difficulty.

Recorded live at the Convention at the Capital 2001.

runtime: 16min 39s

Multiple surprises, eye candy coin magic with storytelling spectator interest patter. Perform this stand-up, close-up, parlor, or on the street. Several delightful unpublished subterfuges and sleights. Performed and taught by PhD awarded 4F coin magician and AGT participant. Real-world practical. No knuckle-busting. Packs small and plays big. Almost like cheating! Coins appear, multiply, change, and disappear with a startling surprise climax at the end. Immediate reset and you’re ready to go again. Guaranteed to make your spectators laugh and be astonished.

[Note: Does require a Johnny Wong gimmick. For other extensive non-gimmicked coin magic see Coins by Roy, Volume 1 PDF and/or download video....

This is a great and visual revelation of a reversed card.

runtime: 1min 21s

The pinky count is a versatile 'get ready' for a double or multiple lift, or whenever you need to get a break.

runtime: 2min 34s

Allan Ackerman invented this Put-In-Place (or PIP) bottom deal where the spectator is left with a very clean visual which seems to rule out a bottom deal.

runtime: 2min 14s

Allan's PIP or Put-In-Place technique is here applied to a push off center deal.

runtime: 59s

Scott Xavier created a new method for PK Touch using an old forgotten principal.

Effect:

The mentalist speaks of a psychic connection between people when they're hypnotized. The mentalist gets two spectators on stage and hypnotizes them. Then he just makes a mime like a tap two feet above each volunteers arm. Even though their eyes are closed, they both feel the touch, that was never made. The mentalist simply thinks of a touch, and they respond.

Next the mentalist taps the spectator on the left. Both volunteers feel it. Then he taps the spectator on the right, the spectator on the...

Please note that this video is in Vietnamese. There are some English subtitles, but for the most part you will get the instructions of how to make the gimmick and how to perform with it from the visual contents of the video.

A novel gimmick to achieve visual magic with cards and rubber bands. A rubber band appears impossibly wrapped around a deck of cards. Instructions provide the details of how to make the gimmick and how to use it.

1st edition 2016, length 36 minutes.

You show a little notepad where an empty drawn window is depicted. Have a spectator pick a card and mentally tear off a corner. You now throw or cascade the cards towards the notepad and suddenly the chosen card is seen behind the window. However, a corner is missing. Snap your fingers over the missing corner and it appears behind the window.

Ideal for strolling and street magic.

You will receive PDF templates to print out and an explanation video which explains all the details for preparation and performance.

1st edition 2017, length 41 min

You place a ripped off empty jeans pocket on the table. Magically you take three coins one by one out of it. You magically make them disappear and appear inside/under the pocket. The climax is that all three coins disappear inside the pocket.

You will need two coins and a matching expanded shell. The video includes a detailed explanation of the "Palm to Palm", "Classic Palm to Fingerpalm Transfer" and "Toss Up Production" moves.

runtime: 24min 37s

No slits! No thread! Take a borrowed Pad!

Borrow a paper pad (Post-it) and let the spectator sign the front page. After you draw the wrong card you add a few lines to make a box. Then the chosen card rises out of the drawn box. After that you rip of the signed paper and fold it (if you wish) and heat up with a lighter (you don't have to do this). When the spectator opens the paper, the card is gone. He could check the pad and keep all items as a souvenir! No threads, no slits! (like the first Version). If you follow the routine you end up clean. You can build the gimmick in a few minutes....

After the card rises it changes instantly.

Pocket Riser 1.0 and Pocket Riser 2.0 have been feature creations of Ralf. These are effects he is particularly known for. Version 3.0 goes another big step further by introducing a second totally visual climax. The card rises as in the earlier versions from a drawn packet of cards, and then suddenly changes. The change is so fast and comes totally unexpected.

There is some arts and crafts involved in making the gimmicked note pad, but it is more than worth the effect. Everything is explained and demonstrated in a detailed video. You will also receive print templates in...