Prepare to be amazed! Alex Elmsley’s Tahoe Sessions Set: witness a masterclass in close-up magic. Essential viewing for card trick enthusiasts! Get ready to be fooled!
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Discover the Magic of Alex Elmsley: The Tahoe Sessions Set
Step into the world of Alex Elmsley, a legendary figure in close-up magic, with the Tahoe Sessions Set. This collection, recorded in 1998 by Louis Falanga, captures Elmsley at his finest, showcasing his unparalleled skill, creativity, and timeless techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned magician or a curious beginner, these four volumes are a treasure trove of magical knowledge and inspiration.
Why the Tahoe Sessions Set is a Must-Have
This set is more than just a series of videos; it’s a masterclass in magic. Elmsley’s performances are flawless, his techniques groundbreaking, and his insights invaluable. Here’s what makes this collection stand out:
- Iconic Tricks: Learn legendary routines like “Between Your Palms,” “Dazzle,” and “The Red and the Blue,” which continue to influence magicians worldwide.
- Technical Mastery: Witness Elmsley’s precision in moves like the rear-palm card to wallet and the fan steal, showcasing his exceptional skill.
- Creative Genius: Explore his innovative methods, such as the bizarre final load in his Cups and Balls routine, where he pours tons of loose salt from the cups.
- Historical Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of magic history through Elmsley’s interviews, where he shares stories about his early days, the Faro Shuffle, and his encounters with other legends like Vernon.
What’s Included in Each Volume
Each volume is packed with tricks, routines, and interviews that highlight Elmsley’s brilliance. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find:
Volume One
- Four Card Trick
- New Four Card Trick
- Interview – Early Days
- Twisters Flush
- One Poor Lion
- Separating the Men from the Boys
- Interview – The Professor
- Power Poker
- Spectator Aces
- Economy Class Departure
- Interview – Vernon and the Ghost Count
- Dazzle
Volume Two
- 1002nd Aces
- Repulsive Aces
- The Elmsley Rising Card
- Interview – The Faro Shuffle
- Brainweave
- Underworld
- Interview – More on the Faro
- Collinspell
- The Floating Ladies
- Cross-25
Volume Three
- Fan Prediction
- The Red and the Blue
- Interview – Presentation
- A Strange Story
- Color Filter
- Interview – Stage Manipulation
- Multiplying Aces
- En Voyage
- Color-Changing Faro Shuffle
- Interview – What is Good Magic?
- Moveless Follow the Leader
- Card to Wallet
Volume Four
- Fate’s Datebook
- Diamond Cut Diamond
- Interview – Creativity
- Pack of Lies
- Half-Pack Vanish
- Torn & Restored Newspaper
- Between Your Palms
- Multiple Mind Reading
- The Four Blanks
- Interview – An Encounter
- The Cups & Balls
Whether you’re looking to refine your skills, discover new tricks, or simply appreciate the artistry of a true magician, the Alex Elmsley Tahoe Sessions Set is an essential addition to your collection. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest minds in magic history.
Alex Elmsley is, quite simply, one of the all-time great close-up creators. And the Tahoe Sessions is, as you would expect, one of the great video collections ever recorded. We’re so happy that, in 1998, Louis Falanga captured Alex Elmsley on tape. Elmsley IS worthy of the hype, and then some. He is older here, yet the magic he performs looks FLAWLESS, and he exudes the energy and wisdom of the legend he clearly was. These four downloads are essential viewing for the close-up student, and anyone unfamiliar with the genius of Alex Elmsley stands to be fooled badly by his principles.
The sheer wealth of extraordinary card tricks on these four volumes makes it a great value. On all four volumes you will see tricks that were groundbreaking in their own time and continue to spawn variations today: “Between Your Palms,” “Diamond Cut Diamond,” “Dazzle,” and a dissertation on all the early Elmsley count material.
Does Elmsley still have chops? Yes! Just watch his insanely clean (and difficult) rear-palm card to wallet, or his fan steal. He was such a gifted technician and creator. And although he isn’t a strong force of personality, his charm and wit come through well.
Watch for his Cups and Balls. Whether or not you use his method, you’ll love the ingenuity that went into his bizarre final load, in which he pours TONS of loose salt from all the cups. Also watch for “Dazzle,” an early and perhaps BEST PACKET TRICK OF ALL TIME. And for the best two-deck effect ever invented, look no further than “The Red and the Blue.”
Volume One
Four Card Trick
New Four Card Trick
Interview – Early Days
Twisters Flush
One Poor Lion
Separating the Men from the Boys
Interview – The Professor
Power Poker
Spectator Aces
Economy Class Departure
Interview – Vernon and the Ghost Count
Dazzle
Volume Two
1002nd Aces
Repulsive Aces
The Elmsley Rising Card
Interview – The Faro Shuffle
Brainweave
Underworld
Interview – More on the Faro
Collinspell
The Floating Ladies
Cross-25
Volume Three
Fan Prediction
The Red and the Blue
Interview – Presentation
A Strange Story
Color Filter
Interview – Stage Manipulation
Multiplying Aces
En Voyage
Color-Changing Faro Shuffle
Interview – What is Good Magic?
Moveless Follow the Leader
Card to Wallet
Volume Four
Fate’s Datebook
Diamond Cut Diamond
Interview – Creativity
Pack of Lies
Half-Pack Vanish
Torn & Restored Newspaper
Between Your Palms
Multiple Mind Reading
The Four Blanks
Interview – An Encounter
The Cups & Balls
